After our V-8 conversion guide and the buildup of the 350-cid crate motor at Joe Sherman Racing, we figured it was time to stop teasing you, put the finishing touches on our small-block, and swap it ...

Even though we’re talking about a Chinese company, which usually raises quality concerns, they have so far produced rather good miniature engines, making a name for themselves. We’ve even covered a ...

When we say "most important V8 ever," a few powerplants may spring to mind. You might think of the Rolls-Royce V8 built in 1905, which didn't make it to production because hand-cranking eight ...

Gary Conley approaches hot rodding on a small scale—one-quarter scale to be exact. His miniature small-block engines are the world's smallest, running production V8s. Based on a small-block Chevy V8, ...

"I've got a '69 Chevy with a 396, Fuelie heads and a Hurst on the floor" are the opening lines to Bruce Springsteen's classic song "Racing in the Street" from the 1978 "Darkness on the Edge of Town" ...

As Chevrolet celebrates the 70th anniversary of its small-block V8 engine, let's take a look at the engine's history. This year, Chevrolet is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its small-block V8 ...

The Chevrolet 409 V8 had a significant, but brief moment in the history of American big-block, high-performance engines. While the 409 V8 may be best known as the title of a popular Beach Boys song ...

Chevrolet is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its small-block V8 engine, a milestone for one of the brand’s most iconic powerplants. Scratch that—never mind Chevrolet's most iconic engine, try ...