Not all small-block V8s were created equal, but this one was destined to shine from the first ignition.

During the course of a restoration, there are hundreds of decisions to be made. Some are made up front before a single wrench is turned, while others are often made on the spur of the moment because ...

The art of stuffing hopped-up powerplants into underpowered compact cars is pretty much the basis for the establishment of the publication in front of you. HOT ROD has consistently promoted the theory ...

Turbocharging your small block is one of the most exciting ways to unleash serious horsepower. Whether it's an old first-generation 350 small block, a modern LS, or even a Ford Windsor, bolting a ...

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 ...

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.