Sometimes a good story has no romance—no big horsepower or awe-inspiring torque. Some good stories are all about the details that the big-power stories overlook. But if you play with engines like we ...

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 ...

Both small block V8s from Ford and General Motors offer potent power, but there's a massive form factor difference between ...

Chevrolet started making small block V8 engines all the way back in the mid-1950s and has had many different generations in that time. For over 40 years, Chevrolet made different sizes and variations, ...

Will joined the TopSpeed team over two and a half years ago, bringing his lifelong automotive passion, writing experience, and editorial expertise along with him. Whether classic or modern, American ...

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 ...

Let's define "small-block" so no one will get mad (people will still get mad). General Motors may call the Gen-III to Gen-V LS and LT V8s "small-blocks" in marketing materials, but even Chevrolet's ...

There's a reason why gearheads put both LS (not to be confused with LT) and Vortec engines under the same umbrella of "LS", despite GM originally assigning them different badges. (And in case you're ...