In my research, I found that GM came out with an HO version of the engine in 2004. It has 10:1 compression and 2.00 and 1.6 valves. Its design is intended for it to be more efficient when used with LP gas. You can get them with a 1 or 2bbl manifold, not to mention fuel injected too. I also know that the sprint car guys used the 2.5 with the 3.0 head. There is a guy on the inliners site that has stroked a 2.5 and installed the 3.0 head. He is planning on putting it in a Jeep. I've always thought it would be great in a 4 cylinder S10. The power of a v-6, but the efficiency of a 4. It has better Horsepower and torque number than a 216. I'm sure it would get better fuel economy too. Not to mention the bonus of losing that dreaded front end weight.


1954 3600 Chevy Truck
"The Fake Truck"
In the Stovebolt Gallery
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