The Chrysler Hemi and Chevrolet big block did more than power quarter-mile passes. They became shorthand for two rival philosophies of American horsepower, each with its own mythology and fan base.

A well-preserved 1972 Chevelle SS features a numbers-matching 402 engine, factory options and rust-free Southern history.

The old adage of there is no replacement for displacement will always ring true, especially when the topic of a pump gas engine is the center of conversation. That cliché, unfortunately, gets lost ...

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 ...

It’s safe to say this tiny econobox nicknamed Crouton is the quickest Chevrolet Spark in the world. YouTuber Cleetus McFarland and his team have been preparing for the Burnout Rivals competition, and ...

Keeping in mind the Chevrolet and Mopar performance vehicles have been on hiatus for a few years (save for the ’Vette), deviating from build directives by mixing and matching key ...

Chevrolet and Ford were the big guns of American car production in the postwar era, with the Bowtie coming out on top on most occasions – including in 1965 when the Mustang had its first full ...

Cars mean different things to different people. Maybe you had a car poster on your wall as a kid and always wanted to make that hot-rodding dream a reality. Maybe a friend owned the dream car you just ...

It used to be, if you wanted a more powerful V8 engine, you'd have to build it bigger. It was a simple numbers game: Typically, the higher an engine's displacement, the higher its horsepower. This ...

In the world of high-performance engines, there are big block motors, and then there are gargantuan power plants that make big blocks feel like a Kei car motor. For decades, the fight for cubic space ...

This 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, fitted with a GM ZZ502 big-block V8, TH400 three-speed automatic, Detroit Locker rear end, and showing 68,504 miles, is listed at $89,999. To put that in context: ...