Chrysler’s big-block V8s began as workhorse powerplants for family sedans and full-size coupes, yet over time they turned ...

Ford's effort to catch up with competitors in the overhead-valve V8 sweepstakes hit the market in 1954 and was called the "Y-Block." That's in reference to the engine block's deep skirting surrounding ...

While many classic car manufacturers had two separate engine sizes -- small blocks and big blocks -- Pontiac only had a ...

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 ...

A cracked engine block is generally considered a bad thing for many reasons, but just how can you tell whether or not your ...