Fast Lane Only on MSN

Chevy 396 vs Chevy 454: How the big-blocks really compare

Chevrolet’s big-block V8s have never been subtle, and few pairings spark more debate than the 396 and the 454. Both are Mark ...
Hot Rod

Small-Block vs. Big-Block Engine Shootout: Dragstrip and Dyno Test Results!

Hot rod builds a mouse trap and tries to catch a rat. Originally published in the August 1998 issue of Hot Rod magazine. To celebrate HOT ROD's 75th anniversary, we teamed up with CASTROL GTX to bring ...
autoevolution

The Chevrolet Small-Block V8 Crate Engines That You Can Buy in 2022

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 ...
Fast Lane Only on MSN

1968 Camaro SS big-block premiums are crushing small-blocks—here’s by how much

Among 1968 Camaro SS models, the big-block cars have pulled decisively ahead of their small-block counterparts in collector ...
Motor Trend

Motown LS Crate Engine - A Hybrid That Makes Horsepower

We're used to the unexpected from World Products--things like 454-cube small-blocks and big-blocks with cylinders large enough to warrant their own ZIP codes. But this is something altogether new and ...
SlashGear

7 Of The Most Powerful Chevy Small-Block Crate Engines

Today's automotive enthusiast can order a 500+ horsepower small-block Chevy V8 crate engine with a phone call or just a few clicks from the comfort of their home. Even better, they can choose from ...
autoevolution

5 Sub $4K Chevy Small-Block Crate Engines for Your Budget Truck Build

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 ...