The big-block V-8 is so synonymous with classic Chevrolet performance that it seems kind of weird that it wasn't introduced until almost the 1960s. Chevy had the D-Series for a brief period of time in ...

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

C.J. Baker details the exact combination of parts and modifications that he uses to make a reliable 650 hp from the 427 Chevy The engine is topped off with an Edelbrock C-454 aluminum intake manifold ...

During the era when muscle cars reigned supreme, GM's Chevrolet division developed some of the greatest big-block V8s of all time. Follow us: Since the early 1960s, American carmakers started offering ...

When the discussion turns to making big power affordably, the Chevrolet big-block "Rat" engine has few peers. Although it was one of the longest running production passenger car powerplants, it was ...

Although it's more than half a century old, the L88 remains one of the mightiest V8s that ever powered a Corvette. Follow us: For most people, there's nothing more American than apple pie, but for ...

Cylinder heads are understandably a vital ingredient in any recipe for "porcupine" horsepower pie, so whether the big-block in your Corvette is being built for street performance, drag racing, road ...

Big-cubic-inch small-blocks are now all the rage for Chevy street-driven heros. With an excellent power-to-weight ratio, parts availability, and pricing, it just makes sense to go big. Whether you ...

Brian is a published author who has been writing professionally for a decade in politics and entertainment, but found his calling covering the automotive industry. His love of cars started at an early ...