How Chevrolet's DZ 302, L79 327, and LT1 350 small-block V8s made big power through high compression, superior airflow, and RPM capability.

The most enduring engine in automotive history is about to change. The small-block Chevy is and will continue to be the most popular powerplant in the history of racing and high performance, but its ...

GM is spending big to ensure adequate supply of its new Gen 6 small-block V8 engine.

Just a few short years ago, it seemed like the days of the V8 were numbered. Between tightening emissions standards and a global shift toward smaller, turbocharged engines, the classic eight-cylinder ...

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 ...

The performance world is full of good tuning ideas. One place that is often overlooked in the search for more power is the exhaust system. For decades, knowledgeable drag racers have been using header ...

GM’s LS6 engine for the 2027 Corvette Stingray offers 535 horsepower and advanced engineering for exceptional performance ...

When it comes to engine family branding, GM has a few different names kicking around. Some of the more notable examples include Duramax, used currently for The General’s diesel engines; Vortec, ...

Chevrolet Performance has dropped a teaser image on social media showing a new engine, sparking a wave of speculation over ...

Why they matter: Small-block engines powered generations of Ford and Chevy icons, prized for their balance of size, performance, and tunability. What’s involved: A proper rebuild covers teardown, ...

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 ...