Chevy's answer was the 305 cubic-inch small-block, which first appeared in 1976 and stayed in Chevy's car lineup through 1998. During that time, it was used in the Corvette, Trans Am, Firebird ...
The small block has been a mainstay of hot rodding ... but manufacturers were free from those restrictions. Like Chevy's 305, the 302 saw a wide range of use. Initially associated with performance ...