This new crate engine is making 450 horsepower on pump gas and is backed by a killer warranty. It's the perfect fit for ...

From the archives: Using a stash of parts and an old set of AFR 227 heads, see how this small-block combo got every last bit of power. To celebrate HOT ROD's 75th anniversary, we teamed up with ...

Last month, we were at Auto Performance Engines (APE) in Auburndale, Florida, assembling the short-deck 363ci stroker for our small-block shootout dubbed “363 vs. 363.” It features a Ford Racing ...

Chevrolet is celebrating 65 years of the small-block V8 this year, and for those who want to retire the good old engine from their classic Chevy and swap it with a brand new one, the SP383 EFI could ...

A casual look at the Chevy small-block marketplace reveals a large amount of attention being dedicated to the LS series-from how-to conversions to the latest stroker buildups. And rightfully so, GM's ...

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

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 ...

Small-block V8 engines may not be as brawny or powerful as their big-block counterparts, but they completely revolutionized the car industry. However, since the V8 became a staple American power mill, ...

When it comes to 20th century American-made engines, Chevrolet's big block V8 motors are among the most highly regarded by automotive enthusiasts and experts alike. With their power, durability, and ...

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 ...

The next-generation small block is just around the corner, apparently. Expected to debut for the 2027 model year in light-duty pickup trucks and the C8-generation Corvette, said engine family could ...

The 2023 Corvette Z06 blesses the mid-engine, eighth-gen Vette with even greater performance centered around the high-revving, naturally aspirated 5.5L V8 LT6 gasoline engine. Notably, the LT6 is a ...