![]() By 1985, both were replaced by the 262 V6 that was based on the 350. The original 200 V6 that came out in 1978 was based on the 262 V8, and the 229 V6 that came out in ’80 that was based on the 305. But it also allowed it to share a lot of the existing tooling from the V8 production lines so the engines could be on the road sooner. ![]() This enabled GM to shorten the development process dramatically because it was able to adapt a proven design. Thanks to all of those who have contributed information for this article, including the people at GM Powertrain - Lansing Engine.īack in the late 1970s when everyone was worried about the "gas crunch," Chevy needed some smaller engines in a hurry, so it created a new family of junior-sized V6s by chopping two cylinders off its existing V8s. Rebuilding the New Chevy 262, Doug Anderson, Automotive Rebuilder, April 2000
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