In the early 1970s, Edelbrock introduced a small-block Chevrolet intake manifold design that was unlike any previous concept for a V-type engine. They called it the "Tarantula" and it amounted to a ...

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 Z/28 Camaro stormed onto the scene in the late 1960s, initially bringing with it a small-block engine that propelled the ...

American automotive performance in the 1950s was a simple recipe. If you wanted to go faster, you didn't optimize what you had; you just added more to it. More displacement, more iron, more horsepower ...

There are engines that power cars — and then there are engines that power legends. The 1957 Chevrolet 283 V8 with twin four-barrel carburetors, rated at 270 horsepower, belongs to that second, ...

Chevrolet loyalists have argued for generations about which engine family best captures the soul of the muscle car. On one side sits the compact small block that turned everyday Chevys into street ...

Internal combustion engines have fascinated gearheads and techies since their rise to popularity in the early 20th century. But not all engines receive the same love and admiration. Many enthusiasts ...

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 ...

For American muscle cars, the engine is just about the most important aspect. After all, "What's that have in it?" might be the most common question you'll get when showing off your car after "What is ...

It's not uncommon for cars — and the engines that power them — to have nicknames awarded by their fans (and haters). General Motors V8 engines are not immune to the phenomenon, with fan-endorsed ...

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 ...

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 ...