The core of the problem with iron small-block Chevy heads is that there aren't any (cores, that is). It is becoming more and more difficult for the professional engine builder or weekend mechanic to ...

The most enduring engine in automotive history is about to change. The small-block Chevy is and will continue to be the most popular powerplant in the history of racing and high performance, but its ...

The small-block has now been around for 45 years. Yes, it has been through four generations of design, each with its own benefits for specific projects. The old-school group will always be a Gen I ...

Despite having similar displacements, the small-block Chevy 383 and the big-block Mopar 383 have some interesting differences ...

In 1962, Chevrolet introduced double hump heads on its small-block engines. These helped shape the incredible power of small-block V8s for around 30 years.

Turbocharging your small block is one of the most exciting ways to unleash serious horsepower. Whether it's an old first-generation 350 small block, a modern LS, or even a Ford Windsor, bolting a ...

The Chevy Small Block V8 engine is one of the most iconic and important powerplants ever created, with countless iterations and applications offered since 1955. Now, we’re watching an impressive ...

Like so many of the cool AutotopiaLA videos, this one opens on a shot of a hot rod, in this case a slick early Chevy Nova, driving past the camera with a vicious exhaust note filling your ears. We ...