Despite having similar displacements, the small-block Chevy 383 and the big-block Mopar 383 have some interesting differences ...

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 ...

The big-block V-8 is so synonymous with classic Chevrolet performance that it seems kind of weird that it wasn't introduced until almost the 1960s. Chevy had the D-Series for a brief period of time in ...

The number 427 has always held a special place in the hearts of Bowtie fans. After all, that’s a lot of cubic inches in a compact package, and as they say, “There’s no replacement for ...

The Mighty Mouse made its first appearance in 1942, while Chevy's 327 debuted in 1962. But what exactly do the animated mouse and the V8 engine have in common?

In 1962, Chevrolet introduced double hump heads on its small-block engines. These helped shape the incredible power of small-block V8s for around 30 years.

If you are a racing buff, gearhead, or DIY mechanic, then you're sure to have come across debates between big-block engines versus small blocks and other modern engines. Each big block engine has its ...

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 ...

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 ...