But while a horsepower war raged, times were changing and by the beginning of the 1970s, high-powered big-block muscle cars ...

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

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 ...

This worked-over 1973 Vette that ran a 1980 frame and other go-fast secrets of the day is back in action on the road and ...

The Big Block. Rat Motor. Call it what you will, we can now officially add a final epitaph to the long-running engine's gravestone: R.I.P. The final L18 big block rolled down the assembly line at ...

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