Introduced in the mid-1950s in mass production, the small-block V8 engine became an American institution, powering everything from pickup trucks to SUVs, from muscle cars to performance cars, and ...

Brian is a published author who has been writing professionally for a decade in politics and entertainment, but found his calling covering the automotive industry. His love of cars started at an early ...

When we think of 1960s muscle cars, our minds usually drift to massive big-block V8s, thunderous torque, and tire-smoking launches. However, the true “street racers” and nimble corner-carvers often ...

Brian is a published author who has been writing professionally for a decade in politics and entertainment, but found his calling covering the automotive industry. His love of cars started at an early ...

Today's automotive enthusiast can order a 500+ horsepower small-block Chevy V8 crate engine with a phone call or just a few clicks from the comfort of their home. Even better, they can choose from ...

While there have been some iconic big-block engines over the last few decades, it's difficult to argue with the success of the small-block engine. Small-block engines not only weigh less — allowing ...

With the 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 engine currently sitting on the top rung of Ford’s street-performance ladder, let’s take this look back at OG small-block power, brought about through a big-bored and ...

The GM Gen 6 Small Block is a family of gasoline eight cylinder engines produced by General Motors Company for use in various vehicles, including sports cars, pickup trucks, SUVs and possibly vans.

Well, if you want numbers, chew on these: 427 cubic-inches, 500 window- rattling horsepower, and 550 battleship-tugging pound-feet of torque. Not bad for a big-block but this isnt a Rat motor, its one ...