The be-all-end-all pushrod V8, the Chevrolet small block is the second V8 engine developed by the Golden Bowtie after the Series D of 1917. The original was discontinued in 1918 because it made ...

There're a number iconic brands, models, and power equipped options that make-up the very core of the world of hot rodding. Every make has its favorites and every hot rodder has his (or hers). But ...

Chevrolet is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its small-block V8 engine, a milestone for one of the brand’s most iconic powerplants. Scratch that—never mind Chevrolet's most iconic engine, try ...

Why is this man smiling? Because he's seen the future of hot rodding, and it's called the small-block Chevy V8. This photo comes from an advertising brochure produced in the spring of 1954. Photo ...

There are engines that power cars — and then there are engines that power legends. The 1957 Chevrolet 283 V8 with twin four-barrel carburetors, rated at 270 horsepower, belongs to that second, ...

Chevrolet could be preparing a big comeback for the hybrid V8 – and it might be heading straight for the Silverado and Tahoe. With General Motors teasing a faster, cleaner V8 engine for its future ...

The Chevy Apache fleetside V8 sits at the crossroads of style, utility, and early small-block power, which is why collectors still chase clean examples nearly seven decades later. To understand what ...

Today's automotive enthusiast can order a 500+ horsepower small-block Chevy V8 crate engine with a phone call or just a few clicks from the comfort of their home. Even better, they can choose from ...

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 ...

There's an old adage among gearheads that "there's no replacement for displacement." However, in the age of Mercedes' controversial 2.0-liter M139 hybrid cranking out 470 horsepower, that old-school ...

The 350 cubic inch small-block V8 is one of the most popular engines Chevrolet has ever produced. During its long run, Chevy saw fit to drop the 350 into two generations of the beloved Chevy Corvette, ...