But, rounded to the nearest inch it would be a 428". The bad thing there is it would relate to a FORD!
Marketing.
346ci vs 350ci
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346ci vs 350ci
I've noticed several aftermarket companies imprint "350 cubic inches"on nameplates for underhood and for the dash. It's a "346", not a "350". They are different engines.
Anyone know of an explanation for this?
Anyone know of an explanation for this?
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^ People are stupid.... they like the 350 "ring" even though it's a 346. Me... I'd never put any sort of "350" badging on mine.
Just like a 302 is really a 4.9.... but 5.0 sounds way cooler.
Just like a 302 is really a 4.9.... but 5.0 sounds way cooler.
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er than 350". It distinguishes the LS1/6 as an advanced tech engine when compared to the old 350". I thought about getting one, but couldn't find one with 346 on it. One even stated "TPI" instead of "SFI". And, being sold by some Forum vendors. Seems like they would know better.
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My .44 Magnum shoots .429 diameter slugs.
My .38 shoots .357 bullets.
But .357 Magnum sounds mo' phat ***** bichen than .38 Special.
So maybe my motor is a 346 Magnum!
Isn't marketing great
My .38 shoots .357 bullets.
But .357 Magnum sounds mo' phat ***** bichen than .38 Special.
So maybe my motor is a 346 Magnum!
Isn't marketing great
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Just a marketing thing. 
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I'll jump on this "wagon" with this fact on over bored 283s in the day were called 301s, in '69 GM built a factory 302 that was the same bore and stroke. Both engines were actually 301.7 cubes.
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Been going on for years with quite a few car manufacturers.
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Seems to be less common in the metric days, but if you'll go back and look in the 60s, 70's, etc. you'll see it much more. Usually just "rounding" to the next even number. The motorcycle companies did it too.