The Most Powerful Chevy Engines of the 1970s

ByDavid Castro|

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1979 L82 350ci

The 1970s ended with the most robust Chevy option being the 350ci V8 L82 engine with 225hp. The decade ended with a whimper, despite starting with a bang.