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GM revs up new small-block V8 engines with another $150 million investment

The supply chain is taking shape for the blocks and engines necessary to power the all-new 2027 Chevy Silverado and GMC ...
Jalopnik

What Causes An Engine Block To Crack?

A lot of people were celebrating when white smoke over the Vatican meant there was a new pope in town -– and that included plenty of gearheads with great ideas about what the new guy should use as his ...
HotCars on MSN

Blueprint's 450-HP small block crate engine is here to crush Coyotes

This new crate engine is making 450 horsepower on pump gas and is backed by a killer warranty. It's the perfect fit for ...
SlashGear

What Is An Engine Block Heater And How Does It Work?

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. An engine is a complex assortment of components all working together to generate power. However, without fluids such as coolant and oil, the ...
Hot Rod

Trying to Reach New Heights With a Junkyard 350 Small-Block Chevy Engine

To celebrate HOT ROD's 75th anniversary, we teamed up with CASTROL GTX to bring you some of the stories that exemplify the core of what HOT ROD is and reflect the brand's influence on America's car ...
Hot Rod

7 Key Things to Consider When Building a Performance Short Block

We spent a couple of days at JMS Racing Engines, in El Monte, California, talking with owner Mike Johnson and his machinists and builders to get the scoop on what makes a successful, budget ...
autoevolution

5 Sub-$4,000 Chevy Small-Block Crate Engines for Your Budget Truck Build

If you're looking for a budget-friendly small-block Chevy V8 for your next pickup truck project, look no further than these five crate engines available for less than $4,000. When thinking about crate ...
Jalopnik

Yes, You Can Paint Your Engine Block's Lifter Valley, It's Fine

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are many V6 and V8 engines that use camshafts located within the engine block and pushrods to activate overhead valves. In those engines ...
autoevolution

Chevrolet Silverado HD L8T Small Block vs. L5P Duramax: Which Engine Is Best for You?

General Motors and heavy-duty trucks go a long way back. For the time being, the Chevrolet Silverado HD and its GMC-branded twin do the heavy lifting for the Detroit-based automaker. The Silverado HD ...
SlashGear

5 Cheap Crate Engines You Can Get For Under $5,000

Balancing performance and price is always tricky when it comes to deciding which crate engine is the right one for your project. It's safe to assume that most enthusiasts would opt for a few extra ...
GM Authority

GM Engine Block Heater: Everything You Need To Know

A cold snap is bringing extreme temperature drops in large portions of the country, which means wide swaths of the U.S. are now facing frigid, sub-zero temperatures. Naturally, these conditions can ...