GM Small-Block Family (Gen I) – 350ci
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L05
Usage
- Buick Roadmaster (Gen 8)
- Cadillac Brougham
- Cadillac Fleetwood (Gen 1)
- Chevrolet C/K (GMT400)
- Chevrolet Caprice (Gen 3)
- Chevrolet Caprice (Gen 4)
- Chevrolet G-Series Van (Gen 3)
- Chevrolet K5 Blazer (Gen 2)
- Chevrolet Suburban (Gen 7)
- GMC C/K (GMT400)
- GMC Jimmy (Gen 2)
- Hummer H1
- Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (Gen 3)
L31
Usage
- Cadillac Escalade (GMT400)
- Chevrolet C/K (GMT400)
- Chevrolet Express (Gen 1)
- Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban (GMT400)
- GMC C/K (GMT400)
- GMC Savana (Gen 1)
L46
Usage
- Chevrolet Corvette (C3)
L48
The “original” Chevy 350.
Usage
- Chevrolet Camaro (Gen 1)
- Chevrolet Caprice (Gen 1)
- Chevrolet Chevelle (Gen 2)
- Chevrolet Corvette (Gen 3)
- Chevrolet El Camino (Gen 3)
- Chevrolet Impala (Gen 4)
- Chevrolet Nova/II (Gen 3)
- Chevrolet Nova (Gen 4)
L65
Two barrel carb version of the LM1.
L81
Usage
- Chevrolet Corvette (C3)
L82
Usage
- Chevrolet Camaro (Gen 2)
- Chevrolet Corvette (C3)
L83
Problems
- Throttle body fuel injection means that the car can starve itself of fuel in high-G corners, and in some cases can actually spill fuel onto the hot engine and catch fire
Usage
L98
Problems
- Worn valve guides, which can cause a puff of blue smoke during a cold start
- Failed intake manifold gasket may produce an oil leak
Usage
- Chevrolet Camaro (Gen 3)
- Chevrolet Corvette (C4)
- Pontiac Firebird (Gen 3)
LM1
LS9
LT-1
Usage
- Chevrolet Camaro (Gen 2)
- Chevrolet Corvette (C3)
LT-9
ZQ3
Usage
- Chevrolet Corvette (C3)