SBC/LS V8 Photodump

"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno) 03/06/2015 at 23:29 • Filed to: None

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I may drive a complex BMW, but I have to return to my humble, GM push-rod loving roots from time to time.

It's an engine that's gone into everything from a humble B-Body Caprice to the workhorse Silverado to america's sports car Corvette to the ultimate American lux-truck Escalade. It's evolved from nothing more than 8 honkin' cylinders with a carburetor to a sophisticated work of tech that has cylinder deactivation, direct injection, and an all-aluminum construction. It is GM's do-it-all motor that has definitely earned its keep and spawned a few other motors in the process. Who needs fancy turbos and overhead cams when you could have an honest to goodness SBC?

camaroboy68ss > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/06/2015 at 23:32

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SBC for the win!

Kevin Barrett > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/06/2015 at 23:33

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Needs a long roof.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/06/2015 at 23:38

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All hail the SBC. The engine that will remain faithful after all others have given up.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/06/2015 at 23:55

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How's this for SBC?

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 03/06/2015 at 23:57

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SBC..

With class.

BaconSandwich is tasty. > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/07/2015 at 00:11

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Just out of curiosity, have they ever made a four cylinder out of half a SBC?

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > BaconSandwich is tasty. 03/07/2015 at 00:14

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I don't think they have ever. Apparently some old OHV GM 4-cylinders could have SBC heads put on them though.

bob and john > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/07/2015 at 00:18

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as much as I love to rag on GM for 1/2 assing a lot of shit, and making terrible cars up until recently.

I have to admit. the SBC/LS motors are some of the engineering greatest hits of all time. That, and the 3800 for lasting like cockraochs.

not for canada - australian in disguise > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/07/2015 at 00:29

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Absolutely.

ly2v8-Brian > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/07/2015 at 01:13

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pip bip - choose Corrour > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/07/2015 at 03:27

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mmmmmmmmm!

oh wait , i see these every day at work.

with Holden badges.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/07/2015 at 03:27

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mmmmmmmm!

FrankAtlanta > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/07/2015 at 08:20

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And, implicit in your note, is that the SBC is simple, reliable and - given its popularity - benefits from abundant parts and supports.

ly2v8-Brian > BaconSandwich is tasty. 03/07/2015 at 10:52

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Just the Chevrolet 90 degree v6 series.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/07/2015 at 13:09

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