The be-all-end-all pushrod V8, the Chevrolet small block is the second V8 engine developed by the Golden Bowtie after the Series D of 1917. The original was discontinued in 1918 because it made ...

If you're looking for a budget-friendly small-block Chevy V8 for your next pickup truck project, look no further than these five crate engines available for less than $4,000. When thinking about crate ...

The small-block Chevy 350 is one of the most popular engines ever made. Displacing 350 cubic inches (or 5.7 liters), the 350 is the quintessential Chevy V8 built on a decade of small-block evolution.

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You want big, reliable power without wrecking your wallet, and this article shows five crate […] ...

When starting a project vehicle, there are several considerations to take into account, such as the complexity of the build, costs, and parts availability. Unless you happen to have several thousand ...

Way back in December 2022, Chevrolet Performance launched a crate version of the naturally aspirated 6.6L V8 L8T gasoline engine found in the Silverado HD and Sierra HD pickup trucks. As the only Gen ...

Outlines how to remove, dissassemble, recondition, rebuild and replace a small-block engine?all in step-by-step clarity. Covers models: 262, 265, 283, 302, 305, 307, 327, 350 and 400 cid engines.

Will joined the TopSpeed team over two and a half years ago, bringing his lifelong automotive passion, writing experience, and editorial expertise along with him. Whether classic or modern, American ...

"The small-block Chevy is unquestionably the dominant domestic engine both in terms of sheer numbers and also in terms of longevity," said Jeff Smith, former senior technical editor for Car Craft m ...