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Coyote who? Look, I love late-model engine swaps as much as the next guy, but making more horsepower isn’t the reason to make the swap. Sometimes, it’s better to keep things simple. Affordable.

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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 ...

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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 ...

If you're looking for big, supercharged V8 power for your latest hot rod build, a crate engine like the LT4 might just be the perfect motor. The LT4 is part of the small-block lineup of V8s at ...

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 GM small-block V8 is one of the most iconic engines in the history of internal combustion. Its blend of performance, reliability, and value is simply unmatched, not to mention its customization ...