When it comes to upgrading small-block engines, camshafts are a popular choice for enhancing performance. Different camshaft ...

The 1970s were a rough time for the American auto market, but in spite of new emissions regulations this small-block engine ...

Ford's small-block V8 engines had impressive specs and performance. Some models were used for decades while others powered cars from different brands.

The Chevy 400 and Ford 400 small-blocks have multiple differences. Their bore-to-stroke ratios don't match, and Chevy's ...

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The next-generation small block is just around the corner, apparently. Expected to debut for the 2027 model year in light-duty pickup trucks and the C8-generation Corvette, said engine family could ...

The muscle car era, a period of high-performance and affordable vehicles, was significantly shaped by Ford’s Small-Block V8 engine. This iconic engine not only revolutionized Ford’s lineup but also ...

According to sources familiar with the matter, the forthcoming Gen 6 Small Block V8 powerplant may be offered in two distinct displacements, including 5.7 liters and 6.6 liters, providing a few ...

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 ...

Back in January 2025, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of Defects Investigation opened a preliminary evaluation into the L87 small-block V8 that powers a variety of General ...