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  • Larry S.
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    • September 19, 2007
    • 204
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    Definition: Rat engine....

    Can someone clearify the definition of a "rat" engine for me. I know it is a big-block, but does it include, 348, 409, 427 and 454 cu. in. engines?

    Thanks.
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    • Lyndon S.
      Expired
      • April 30, 1988
      • 1027
      #2
      Re: Definition: Rat engine....

      you left out 396
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        • Lyndon S.
          Expired
          • April 30, 1988
          • 1027
          #3
          Re: Definition: Rat engine....

          you left out 396
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            • Lyndon S.
              Expired
              • April 30, 1988
              • 1027
              #4
              Re: Definition: Rat engine....

              They called the small blocks mighty mouse, hence the term rat for a large block Chevrolet engine. Generally the term rat is for the later series of engines the 396-427-454

              Kelly
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                • Lyndon S.
                  Expired
                  • April 30, 1988
                  • 1027
                  #5
                  Re: Definition: Rat engine....

                  They called the small blocks mighty mouse, hence the term rat for a large block Chevrolet engine. Generally the term rat is for the later series of engines the 396-427-454

                  Kelly
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                    • Dick W.
                      Former NCRS Director Region IV
                      • June 30, 1985
                      • 10483
                      #6
                      Re: Definition: Rat engine....

                      And then there was the "Elephant" that the brand "P" and "D" had. Were called the "Rat Killer"
                      Dick Whittington
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                        • Dick W.
                          Former NCRS Director Region IV
                          • June 30, 1985
                          • 10483
                          #7
                          Re: Definition: Rat engine....

                          And then there was the "Elephant" that the brand "P" and "D" had. Were called the "Rat Killer"
                          Dick Whittington
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                            • Joe C.
                              Expired
                              • August 31, 1999
                              • 4598
                              #8
                              Re: Definition: Rat engine....

                              Funny, that the rats had "porcupine" heads.
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                                • Joe C.
                                  Expired
                                  • August 31, 1999
                                  • 4598
                                  #9
                                  Re: Definition: Rat engine....

                                  Funny, that the rats had "porcupine" heads.
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                                    • Stephen B.
                                      Very Frequent User
                                      • April 1, 1988
                                      • 876
                                      #10
                                      Re: Definition: Rat engine....

                                      I have a "rat" dog. Technically, he's a Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie). lolol.
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                                        • Stephen B.
                                          Very Frequent User
                                          • April 1, 1988
                                          • 876
                                          #11
                                          Re: Definition: Rat engine....

                                          I have a "rat" dog. Technically, he's a Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie). lolol.
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                                            • Duke W.
                                              Beyond Control Poster
                                              • January 1, 1993
                                              • 15610
                                              #12
                                              Re: Definition: Rat engine....

                                              I don't think the term "rat motor" was used in the W-block days. It wasn't coined until after the introduction of the Mark IV big block in 1965.

                                              By that time the small block was already established as "the mouse that roared".

                                              Duke
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                                                • Duke W.
                                                  Beyond Control Poster
                                                  • January 1, 1993
                                                  • 15610
                                                  #13
                                                  Re: Definition: Rat engine....

                                                  I don't think the term "rat motor" was used in the W-block days. It wasn't coined until after the introduction of the Mark IV big block in 1965.

                                                  By that time the small block was already established as "the mouse that roared".

                                                  Duke
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                                                    • Dick W.
                                                      Former NCRS Director Region IV
                                                      • June 30, 1985
                                                      • 10483
                                                      #14
                                                      Re: Definition: Rat engine....

                                                      Ya can't forget the "Stovebolt" either
                                                      Dick Whittington
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                                                        • Dick W.
                                                          Former NCRS Director Region IV
                                                          • June 30, 1985
                                                          • 10483
                                                          #15
                                                          Re: Definition: Rat engine....

                                                          Ya can't forget the "Stovebolt" either
                                                          Dick Whittington
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