The small block Chevy WAS heavier. The Ford used precision located cores,
which allowed thinner and lighter castings.
The Chevrolet used older, shift-prone sand cores, thus thicker walled castings.
You can argue that this let Chevrolet engines accept more bore size increase,
but it made for heavy engines.
Funnily, I had a 1100 Sprite that embarrassed a guys 327 Impala one
night.....at least into third gear!
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----- Reply message -----
From: "Randall" <TR3driver at ca.rr.com>
To: <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Subject: [TR] Customized TR3
Date: Sat, Dec 17, 2011 11:43
> I wonder why just a 3 speed? Would have thought a 4 speed for sure.
4 speeds were a lot less common back in the 60s; also bigger and heavier.
It might have been chosen for the smaller size; but I'd guess it's just what
came out of the donor car.
Ironically, though, I'm not sure it would be all that much quicker than a
souped-up TRactor motor. Back in the 70s I had a TR3A that would embarrass
a stock 289 Mustang, especially if he didn't take me seriously. They were
fractionally quicker in a fair fight, but if I got a car length lead first
....
And if memory serves, the 283 Chevy was a heavier motor than the 289 Ford.
-- Randall
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