Chevrolet 350/290 Base Crate Engine

For the ultimate in crate engine convenience, Chevrolet offers three versions of the Chevrolet 350/290 Crate Motor. This article is the first in a series that features the Chevrolet 350/290 Crate Engines. (Follow these links for the second and third articles in the 350/290 series.)

No other manufacturer offers the range of factory-engineered crate engines you’ll find with Chevrolet Performance. Each is designed, validated, and built with the same quality and performance standards that go into GM production engines.

The most affordable Chevrolet Performance Small-Block Crate Engine is also our best seller – and it’s easy to understand why. The Chevrolet 350/290 Base Crate Engine features four-bolt mains for strength and makes a great economical alternative to rebuilding a tired, two-bolt main core. Use it to re-power your daily driver or drop it in your budget Camaro project!

Inside the 350/290, base part number 19355658, are quality parts, including a camshaft and durable aluminum pistons that squeeze an 8.5:1 compression ratio. We offer the 350/290 in a base form, allowing you to add the induction and other accessories. That’s great for builders swapping over the intake manifold, carburetor, and other components when re-powering a vehicle.

Chevrolet Performance has all the components to build up the 350/290 Base into a high-performance, great-looking street engine, too – from an aluminum intake and carburetor to the distributor, water pump, and more. Save the time and hassle of rebuilding your old engine by ordering the 350/290 Base and finishing it to your own specifications.

We know selecting a crate engine is one of the biggest decisions and most important investments you’ll make for your project vehicle. No matter how you’re looking to power your passion, you can count on Chevrolet Performance to deliver the thrills you want, and the durability you can depend on.

Finally, the range of modifications you can make the Chevrolet 350/290 Base Crate Engine is extensive. Chevrolet Performance offers countless parts and accessories to assist you in revising this great motor to your satisfaction!