General Motors has spent decades refining overhead-valve V8s while much of the industry pivoted to dual overhead cam designs, turbocharging, and downsized blocks. I set out to understand why Chevrolet ...

The third generation small block started with the LS1, a 5.7-liter V8 powering Corvettes, Firebirds, and Pontiac GTOs. More iterations would follow, with the Vortec 5300's first iteration, the LM7, ...

The primary reason for these drastic price increases comes down the mandatory inclusion of additional packages when selecting one of the upgraded engines. For example, selecting the 6.2L V8 L87 ...

Some Chevy Silverado 1500 owners may have noticed that their full-size pickup truck will automatically shut off its engine after idling for an extended period of time. This built-in function is ...

The number 427 has always held a special place in the hearts of Bowtie fans. After all, that’s a lot of cubic inches in a compact package, and as they say, “There’s no replacement for ...

"There's no replacement for displacement!" This has been the battle cry of big block fans everywhere, and for good reason. A Chevy big block brings the thunder, whether you're roasting tires with a ...

A local Southern California drag enthusiast, Larry Mollicone of Bill's Garage, built this stout 366 Chevy engine. The Boss 351 Ford engine is the basis for the construction of the stroked 366 Ford ...