For this exercise, we have one of the most common, and most affordable, engines on the planet: a 350-inch Gen I small-block Chevy.

How to Rebuild a 350 Short-Block Engine - Repurposing We breathe new life into an old short-block with a few aftermarket parts.

Chevrolet's venerable 350 cubic inch small-block V8 has been supplanted by the LS family of engines, but there are plenty of vendors that sell it in crate form.

Part 2: Continuing the quest to build a 300-hp small-block for $500 after initial dyno pulls showed that it was underpowered and over budget. From the August 1999 issue of HOT ROD magazine.