There are many ways that automakers, particularly American ones, categorize the V8 engines they produce. They can essentially be put into one of two categories: big-block engines and small-block ...

Dropping a big-block Chevy V8 into a late-model GM F-body (Camaro/Firebird) can be a rewarding but frustrating experience. There's no question that big-block power breathes new life into any swap, but ...

During the era when muscle cars reigned supreme, GM's Chevrolet division developed some of the greatest big-block V8s of all time. Follow us: Since the early 1960s, American carmakers started offering ...

The saying goes, "There is no replacement for displacement." But can adding a turbocharger or a hybrid's electric motor(s) ...

Gilbert Smith is an automotive journalist with over five years of specialized research and writing experience. Before joining CarBuzz in 2024, he produced in-depth buyer’s guides and feature articles ...

After eight years, the Silverado enters a new generation, and while it retains its tough styling, an all-new small-block V-8 ...

In 1955, Chevrolet introduced its first V8 engine in decades. The small-block mill was very successful in the Corvette and the Tri-Five series, but Chevy needed something larger to power its heavier ...

This 11-second muscle car dominated drag strips in the early 1960s, and would remain Ford's fastest muscle car of the era. No ...

Outlines how to remove, dissassemble, recondition, rebuild and replace a small-block engine?all in step-by-step clarity. Covers models: 262, 265, 283, 302, 305, 307, 327, 350 and 400 cid engines.

When the gearheads of the world get together to talk about the most powerful vehicles from the early muscle car era, those sporting the more notable big block engines of the day tend to take up most ...

It’s safe to say this tiny econobox nicknamed Crouton is the quickest Chevrolet Spark in the world. YouTuber Cleetus McFarland and his team have been preparing for the Burnout Rivals competition, and ...

In the '60s, America developed some cool, advanced engines, such as Pontiac's overhead cam inline-6 or the jet-turbine in the Chrysler Turbine Car. Still, when push comes to shove, our first love is a ...