Chevrolet W
1958-65: the 348 with the Tri-Power, the Impala SS 409s on one and two four-barrels, the 427 Z11.
Chevrolet’s W-head big block, 1958 to 1965: the 348 Turbo-Thrust and its Tri-Power, the 409 on one four-barrel and on two, and the 427 Z11 drag engine. With Powerglides, Borg-Warner T-10s and Muncies, and a dual-quad 409 crate engine with headers.
Pictures
On the engine stand in the Street Rod garage, drawn by the game.
The builds
Every build comes apart and goes back together on the stand, part by part. The crate engines are sold at the speed shops.
| Engine | Gearbox |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet 348 Turbo-Thrust 4-bbl 250 hp (1958) | Powerglide |
| Chevrolet 348 Special Super Turbo-Thrust 3x2-bbl 335 hp (1959) | Borg-Warner T-10 |
| Chevrolet 409 4-bbl 360 hp (1961) | Borg-Warner T-10 |
| Chevrolet 409 4-bbl 380 hp (1962) | Borg-Warner T-10 |
| Chevrolet 409 dual quad 409 hp (1962) | Borg-Warner T-10 |
| Chevrolet 409 dual quad 425 hp (1963) | Muncie M20 |
| Chevrolet 409 4-bbl 400 hp (1964) | Muncie M20 |
| Chevrolet 409 4-bbl 340 hp (1963, hydraulic) | Powerglide |
| Chevrolet 427 Z11 dual quad 430 hp (1963) | Muncie M20 |
| Chevrolet 409 dual-quad crate engine with headers Crate | Muncie M20 |