Big-block engines sit at the heart of some of the most iconic American performance cars and trucks, yet the term is often used loosely, as if it were just a synonym for “big horsepower.” In reality, a ...

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 ...

Had it not been for this one crucial issue, Buick's big-block V8 may have been one for the history books.

If you’re a fan of Chevy big-block engines then certain numbers make you smile a bit when you hear them: 454, 396, and our favorite, 427. But these days, thanks to the aftermarket, you can go ...

The 348 Tri-Power was the most powerful engine available in a Chevrolet in 1960; with 335 hp, it dwarfed even the pompous ...

Chevrolet’s (and America’s) sportscar. It should have been the first year for the C3, but the launch of the third generation was postponed for 1968. Hearsay has it that the Camaro’s debut was ...

If you want to make big power, an easy way to get there is by going with big displacement. You could also get there with a big dose of boost, but wouldn’t it just be better to do both? Yeah, a ...

The U.S. is known as the land of excess for many reasons. Take the automotive landscape, for example. You have big SUVs and even bigger engines. However, there was a time when engines in American cars ...

It used to be, if you wanted a more powerful V8 engine, you'd have to build it bigger. It was a simple numbers game: Typically, the higher an engine's displacement, the higher its horsepower. This ...

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 ...

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