The engines were not made in any great quantity because they were not popular and cost more than the base V8 engine did. Don't confuse problems with cost numbers. These were perfectly good engines with a LOT of advanced engineering for the time. But expensive to manufacture in low volume.


1953 Chevy 5-window 3100
In the Stovebolt Gallery
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Dave
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