However, one of Chevy's most notable achievements has to be the development of the big-block and small-block engines, two categories that have become staples in the vocabulary of car enthusiasts ...

If you’re a fan of Chevy big-block engines then certain numbers make you smile a bit when you hear them: 454, 396, and our favorite, 427. But these days, thanks to the aftermarket, you can go ...

HOT ROD’s John McGann explains why V-8 engines are the best.

A crate engine can be an incredibly convenient way of putting your dream engine in your car, and these five are the most ...

Once a staple of the hot rod and modification scenes, the era of the big block V8 engines has largely ended thanks to technological advances in the 1980s and 1990s. The result was 340 horsepower ...

The first big block Chevy engine was introduced way back in 1958 and was used in both passenger cars and trucks. The engine's legacy includes such classic nameplates as Chevrolet Impala ...

It’s a C8 Chevy Corvette with a direct-injected ... In case you didn’t know, the 8.1-liter big-block was a truck engine that never had direct injection or variable valve timing from the ...

This 1970 Chevy El Camino ... Recently featured by the folks at AutotopiaLA, this big-block beast cradles a monstrous 498-cubic-inch V8 engine, which is outfitted with 13:1 compression, a solid ...

Chevrolet's legendary V8s powered many American icons, but were also used by several European carmakers for their exquisite ...

crate engine. Offering 405 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque, the mill should add a big dose of power to any project car. For the ZZ6, Chevy is working to improve the Small Block's high-rpm ...