The trick to building a budget street engine is to use as many production-based parts as possible. Original-equipment (OE) parts are generally well engineered, durable, and in some cases less ...

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Any engine builder will tell you how important cylinder heads are to power and performance, so enthusiasts looking to spruce up their budget Chevy 305 small-block (SBC), or the larger and more popular ...

Before this story even starts, it's time to lay the cards out on the table for everyone to see. I am not an engine builder, and truth be told, this is my very first small-block build-well partial ...

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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 ...

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 350 cubic inch small-block V8 is one of the most popular engines Chevrolet has ever produced. During its long run, Chevy saw fit to drop the 350 into two generations of the beloved Chevy Corvette, ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...