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Hemi vs Big Block Chevy: Which engine actually earned its reputation?

The Chrysler Hemi and Chevrolet big block did more than power quarter-mile passes. They became shorthand for two rival philosophies of American horsepower, each with its own mythology and fan base.
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GM revs up new small-block V8 engines with another $150 million investment

The supply chain is taking shape for the blocks and engines necessary to power the all-new 2027 Chevy Silverado and GMC ...

Volvo's Redblock Engine Is Basically Sweden's Chevy Small-Block

Volvo once created an engine known as the redblock. Its production didn't continue into the 2000s, but it's still regarded as a fantastic engine today.

GM's New Small-Block V-8 Changes the Game and Gives the 2027 Chevy Corvette Stingray 535 HP

The new 6.7-liter LS6 makes 535 horsepower and 520 pound-feet of torque, setting a new bar for the base Corvette Stingray.

GM’s Beloved Line of Small-Block V-8s Is Reborn Once More With the LS6

The newest generation of the General's eight-cylinder powerplants makes a triumphant debut in the Corvette Grand Sport.

How an Outdated Pushrod Engine Became GM’s Legendary LS V8

What we refer to today as the LS family of engines usually refers to the third and fourth generations of Chevrolet’s ...
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GM's Sixth-Generation Small-Block V-8 Debuts in the 2027 Chevy Corvette

Displacing 6.7 liters, GM's new small-block V-8 makes 535 horsepower and 520 pound-feet of torque, the highest output of any Chevy Corvette base engine. Dubbed the LS6, it features a lofty 13.0:1 ...