Chevy engine blocks origin ?

[Pat6868]

If there ever was a mass produced corporate small block engine better than the Chevy's that were built in St.Kitts I haven't seen it.

[voltdr]

Originally Posted by Bruce Fulper

Ya think all those ring end gaps were in position? :-)

Those end-gaps move around until they find their happy place anyway.
Dan

[Tim H]

Originally Posted by FED 387

Possibly Toluca Mex foundry

The Target master I am disassembling was dated '89. The block,crank,heads and pistons all marked Mexico. It was purchased about 1989 or 1990 installed briefly and then involved in an accident (write off). I am not sure of the mileage but so far it looks really clean and decent inside. Owner was a Valvoline diehard. I did notice the crank casting looks very rough and the finish almost appears as if a coarse wire wheel was used on counterweight flash.
(4 bolt main, cast crank, cast dished pistons, 993 heads, single link timing chain...)

[FED 387]

my understanding is that these engines "did not last very long" generally til a little while after the WARRANTY expired--- never had one never saw one I have no experience wit them other than GM supposedly discontinued them due to numerous complaints relating to quality and engine life---these engines were sold at a lower price than the "regular" GM replacement stuff--- I guess it all comes down to you get what you pay for!!