Could the small-block Chevy be the most popular engine-build that HOT ROD has covered over its 77-year history? We don’t have a running tally, but in our expert guesstimate, that is probably true. So ...

NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon just took his Corvette obsession to the next level—by literally building the heart of his new Corvette ZR1X himself. Thanks to the return of Chevrolet’s Corvette ...

The difference between a stroker engine and a regular engine lies primarily in the choice of crankshaft. In the case of the 383-cubic inch stroker, engine builders would modify crankshafts designed ...

The new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is one of the quickest cars you can buy, thanks in no small part to the mighty V-8 between cabin and rear axle. And now, you can build its powerful engine yourself.

In automotive nomenclature, small-block V8 engines are typically physically smaller than their big-block counterparts, hence the nickname. With some exceptions, the piston bores, stroke, cylinder head ...

For decades, engineers have used small-displacement engines to prove that raw capacity is not the only path to victory. By pairing compact cylinders with clever breathing, high revs, and forced ...

The GM Gen 6 Small Block is a family of gasoline eight cylinder engines produced by General Motors Company for use in various vehicles, including sports cars, pickup trucks, SUVs and possibly vans.

The Corvette Engine Build Experience is officially set to return in 2026, giving owners the opportunity to personally assemble the heart of their new C8. Essentially, the program will allow ...