Chevrolet Performance 350 C.I. Base Crate Engine 357HP
Highlights
- Low-RPM Torque Reserve
- Forged Steel Crankshaft
- Cast Aluminum Pistons
- Vortec Iron Cylinder Heads
Chevrolet Performance 357 HP 350 C.I. Base Crate Engine.
This engine (CMP19433032) enhances your truck's performance with 357 horsepower and a strong rotating assembly! Its block features 4-bolt mains and Vortec cylinder heads. You'll also get low-RPM torque.
Features and Benefits:
- Engine Type: Chevy Small-Block V8
- Displacement (cu in): 350
- Bore x Stroke (in): 4.000 x 3.480
- Block: Cast-iron with 4-bolt main caps
- Crankshaft: Forged steel
- Connecting Rods: Powdered metal
- Pistons: Cast aluminum
- Camshaft Type: Hydraulic roller
- Camshaft Lift (in): .473 intake / .473 exhaust
- nCamshaft Duration (@.050 in): 215 degrees intake / 223 degrees exhaust
- Cylinder Heads: Cast iron; as cast with 64cc chambers
- Valve Size (in): 1.940 intake / 1.500 exhaust
- Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
- Rocker Arms: Stamped steel
- Rocker Arm Ratio: 1.5:1
- Recommended Fuel: Premium pump
- Ignition Timing: 32 degrees Total @ 4,000 rpm
- Maximum Recommended rpm: 5600
- Balanced: External
- Flexplate: Not included
- Intake Manifold: Not included
Additional Notes:
- Use the Holley 670-cfm 4-barrel carburetor to achieve the listed horsepower and torque.
- Requires intake manifold, carburetor, distributor, spark plug wires and water pump to complete assembly.
- Requires externally balanced automatic transmission flexplate. Requires externally balanced flywheel for manual transmission.
- Requires Neutral Balanced Damper.
- Not intended for marine applications.
- Distributor with melonized steel gear MUST be used with long-blocks and Partial engines with steel camshafts, or engine damage will occur.
*Only for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles: Designed for pre-1976 street vehicles or any off-road vehicle.
*Does NOT include oil filter or adapter.
California Residents: Proposition 65 Warning
Related Categories: Crate Engines
Only for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles: This product can be used on vehicles that were manufactured before emissions control regulations were imposed. Pre-pollution vehicles are defined as:
- 1965 and older U.S. manufactured California certified vehicles
- 1967 and older U.S. manufactured federally certified vehicles
Vehicle Fitment
This product will fit the following Camaro years:
- 1967,
- 1968,
- 1969,
- 1970,
- 1971,
- 1972,
- 1973,
This product will fit the following Chevelle years:
- 1964,
- 1965,
- 1966,
- 1967,
- 1968,
- 1969,
- 1970,
- 1971,
- 1972,
This product will fit the following El Camino years:
- 1964,
- 1965,
- 1966,
- 1967,
- 1968,
- 1969,
- 1970,
- 1971,
- 1972,














