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Old 09-13-2007, 08:55 AM   #8 (permalink)
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I just bought a 1962 Starfire. The original 394 was removed earlier and a 350/350 was put in. It has tons of power and very reliable. the engine if from a 1974 Olds and I am told it is a big block 250. Is that possible?
No.

Olds made a small block from 64-90 and a big block from 65-76. The only fundamental external difference is that the big block has a taller deck height (to accommodate the longer stroke) and thus a wider intake and different exhaust manifolds.

Small blocks are 260, 307, 330, 350, 403

Big blocks came in 400 (short stroke), 400 (long stroke), 425, and 455.
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