Welcome to a brief series that charts the evolution and features of the modern GM small-block. This is part two—be sure to check out part one here, which includes a quick backstory and then hops into ...

In my tenure at GMHTP, I've logged many a mile on I-95 and the good ol' Massachusetts Parkway, but never have I been so eager to make the 4.5-hour trek and brave the New England winter as when Golen ...

With more than 2,000 horsepower put to the pavement, Mark Koehler's drag radial Trans Am blew through the 2010 racing season with a best e.t. of 7.50 at 194 mph. The combination that generated that ...

There are a lot of reasons to consider building a fresh engine. Sometimes the need arises from practical considerations, such as replacing a powerplant that is just plain tired and worn-out. Sometimes ...

Back in the early 1990s the Gen II LT1 and LT4 engines powered GM's hottest performance cars, but GM read the tea leaves and knew that this platform would not be able to get them where they would ...

Matt Nelson is an automotive journalist with nearly a decade of experience in all things cars. He's spent years working at dealerships in sales, finance, and service. He's since traded in his pens and ...