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06-19-12 11:05 PM - Post#2239339
In response to dcairns
I disagree that the 283 was the sensible engine choice. Chevy knew it was too small for the Impala in '58, hence the popular choice was the various incarnations of the 348, at least among people who actually cared about having a decent performing car. I have driven '63 Impala sedans with 283's as the companies I have worked for liked to save every penny they could on fleet cars. I have had a fleet '69 Malibu coupe with a 307. These cars were underpowered, lackluster performers that were not the least bit fun to drive. There.we're millions of fleet cars produced.with these powertrains. Midwestern farmers also had a tendency to buy these cars as well. I couldn't even believe anyone actually bought 6 cyl Impala until.we visited NYC.
IIRC the 327 was only something like 135 additional cost when it became available and.was well worth the few extra bucks. It probably got comparable gas mileage due.to greater efficiency in the heavy cars.
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