I'm collecting parts to build a 252 cubic inch small block Chevy that will live very comfortably at 8K+ RPM thanks to a roller cam and a rev kit. It's going to involve a 283 crankshaft destroked to 2 7/8" in a 305 block. (Same stroke as a 289 Ford) There's a NASCAR tool steel connecting rod that makes that conversion possible.

The 302 (actually 301.46) cubic inch Chevy you're talking about came in the early Z-28 Camaros and it was fast, but had very little torque. We were boring 283's .125" oversize to 4" way back in the early 1960's to make those engines long before Chevy thought of it. We were honest and called 'em "301's", however.
Jerry

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