The 1968 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 proved that big-block muscle didn’t have to come wrapped in a full-size body. By dropping serious V8 power into a compact shell, Chevrolet created one of the most potent ...

The Ford 460 CI V8 is an overlooked big-block capable of 800-900 hp, massive torque, and easy tuning — here's why it deserves ...

If you are a racing buff, gearhead, or DIY mechanic, then you're sure to have come across debates between big-block engines versus small blocks and other modern engines. Each big block engine has its ...

The Big Block motor that spearheaded the muscle car era. We dive into the details behind this impressive engine and its legacy. Debuted in 1970, the Chevy 454 Big Block became iconic for power and ...

Drag racing is cool regardless of the vehicles lining up at the Christmas tree, but it all becomes better when the cars hail from the golden muscle car era. Yup, it's time for yet another Pure Stock ...

If you ask a muscle car enthusiast to name Plymouth's most famous performance machines, most will rattle off the Hemi 'Cuda or the big-block Road Runners. But tucked away in Chrysler's 1969 lineup was ...

A project 3 and a half years in the making by a well-known big-block expert is finally nearing completion. There was a time in American muscle car culture when the Big Block V8 was the king of engines ...

In lockstep with the beating drum of “more power” is one of the top aftermarket automatic transmission rebuilders in the industry—Gearstar Performance Transmissions of Akron, Ohio. As breakthroughs in ...

"There's no replacement for displacement!" This has been the battle cry of big block fans everywhere, and for good reason. A Chevy big block brings the thunder, whether you're roasting tires with a ...

1965 Chevy Corvette Sting Rays came with a 250-horsepower 327 Small Block and a three-speed manual gearbox as standard equipment, in addition to a power radio antenna and vinyl interior. Convertibles ...

Chevrolet Performance has pulled the wraps off a new fuel-injected version of its SP502 big-block crate engine, giving enthusiasts an early look at what could become one of the most desirable turnkey ...