I believe it.
It would be interesting to know how it saved $ to build exhaust and intake on the same side?
Offhand it seems more simple to make independent intake & exhaust manifolds for a cross flow engine? Was all the sacrifice just so that they could use the exhaust as an intake heater? Did cam in block vs OHC also save money?
Or, was this a case of good enough being the enemy of better? An American automotive tragedy?...
In an alternate America:
Where in-lines rule the roost. Exotic V8 designs are left for people with more money than brains.
The 250 comes in two versions.
Economy SOHC, and performance DOHC. Economy single cam with traditional iron head used in trucks & common sedans but the coveted double cam version used in vette's and camaros comes with a cast aluminum head.
This vertical tower of power is worshiped as the most legendary tuner engine of all time.
Common among daily drivers, this is known as a million mile engine when properly maintained in stock form and is well loved for it's versatile power band.
The Chevy design really shines in the hands of hot-rodders, the 4 valve (per cyl) aluminum head with solid iron short block & 7 main bearings, is known to easily hold 30lbs boost, 1000hp & 8000rpm on stock internals while still maintaining street reliability!
Alas, it was never to be. America became the land of the V8, and the title of 'Most Legendary Tuner Engine' goes to JZ and RB engines from Toyota and Nissan. According to the internet (and Fast & Furious movies).
Last edited by Ott3r; 03/18/2020 6:12 AM.
