1956 Chevy engines

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Base Six Cylinder (Manual Transmission):

Overhead valve
Cast Iron block
235.5 cubic inch displacement
Bore & Stroke: 3-9/16 x 3-15/16
Compression ratio: 8.0:1
Rochester one-barrel carburetor
Brake Horsepower: 140 @ 4200 RPM
Four main bearings
Hydraulic lifters

Turbo-Fire Base V8 (Manual Transmission):

Overhead valve
Cast Iron block and head
265 cubic inch displacement
Bore & Stroke: 3.75 x 3.00
Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
Rochester two-barrel carburetor
Brake Horsepower: 162 @ 4400 RPM
Five main bearings
Hydraulic lifters

Turbo-Fire Base V8 (Automatic Transmission):

Overhead valve
Cast Iron Block and head
265 cubic inch displacement
Bore & stroke: 3.75 x 3.00
Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
Rochester or Carter two-barrel carburetor
Brake horsepower: 170 @ 4600 RPM
Five main bearings
Hydraulic valve lifters

Turbo-Fire 205 Optional V8:

Overhead valve
Cast Iron Block and head
265 cubic inch displacement
Bore & Stroke: 3.75 x 3.00
Compression Ratio: 9.25:1
Rochester four-barrel carburetor
Dual Exhaust
Brake horsepower: 205 @ 4600 RPM
Five Main bearings
Hydraulic valve lifters

Turbo-Fire 225 Optional V8:

Overhead valve
Cast Iron Block and head
265 cubic inch displacement
Bore & Stroke: 3.75 x 3.00
Compression Ratio: 9.25:1
Dual Carter four-barrel carburetors
Dual Exhaust
Brake horsepower: 225 @ 5200 RPM
Five Main bearings
Hydraulic valve lifters