Though they weren't powered by one of the era's most iconic big-block V8s, these five small-block-powered muscle cars were ...

Chevy's double hump heads in its small-block V8 engines were powerful and capable, featuring closed-chamber designs that ...

Brian is a published author who has been writing professionally for a decade in politics and entertainment, but found his calling covering the automotive industry. His love of cars started at an early ...

Brian is a published author who has been writing professionally for a decade in politics and entertainment, but found his calling covering the automotive industry. His love of cars started at an early ...

General Motors is on the cusp of launching a new generation of its iconic Small Block V-8 engine. This next-generation powerplant, dubbed the Gen 6 Small Block V8, is set to be available in two ...

While there have been some iconic big-block engines over the last few decades, it's difficult to argue with the success of the small-block engine. Small-block engines not only weigh less — allowing ...

Big block muscle cars tend to get all the headlines, with monster V8s that make effortless, big power and torque. But while there are some great big block American icons out there, that doesn't mean ...

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 ...

Hot rod builds a mouse trap and tries to catch a rat. Originally published in the August 1998 issue of Hot Rod magazine. To celebrate HOT ROD's 75th anniversary, we teamed up with CASTROL GTX to bring ...

Summit Racing's new small-block Windsor won't split like a stocker. This rugged iron block is built to handle big power, boost, and high rpm.

In automotive nomenclature, small-block V8 engines are typically physically smaller than their big-block counterparts, hence the nickname. With some exceptions, the piston bores, stroke, cylinder head ...