Not all small-block V8s were created equal, but this one was destined to shine from the first ignition.

The Big Block motor that spearheaded the muscle car era. We dive into the details behind this impressive engine and its ...

The unique Gilbern-Chevrolet GT was built with V8 power to settle an on-track grudge match. Ken Wilson was the first of those ...

Not everything on a modern muscle car is better just because it’s a newer design, but one innovation certainly is better, and that’s serpentine accessory drive systems. Why? Well, the old V-belt setup ...

In this video, we pit the 426 Hemi, 440, and 396 against the iconic Small Block Buick and Chevy 350 in a battle of performance! From raw power to torque, we break down the pros and cons of each engine ...

Not to sound like a parody of Jerry Seinfeld here, but what's the deal with all these identical-displacement V8s from different manufacturers? We've talked about the Ford 427 vs. the Chevy 427 before, ...

Let's define "small-block" so no one will get mad (people will still get mad). General Motors may call the Gen-III to Gen-V LS and LT V8s "small-blocks" in marketing materials, but even Chevrolet's ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

If you're looking for a budget-friendly small-block Chevy V8 for your next pickup truck project, look no further than these five crate engines available for less than $4,000. When thinking about crate ...

A lot of folks argue that pickup trucks should have V8s. This RC build is for them. There’s a whole niche of small—nay, tiny engine builders who get a kick out of miniature V8s. JohnnyQ90 on YouTube ...

If the only thing holding you back from a GM V8 swap is some sort of social-media-hardened dislike for overhead-valve (OHV, aka pushrod) motor designs, Bring a Trailer may have just the thing for you: ...

For decades, the debut of a new Corvette generation has coincided with the introduction of a new Small Block V8 engine. This tradition has held strong through the Vette’s fifth, sixth, and seventh ...