Through our testing, one unusual trait arose in our small-block’s demeanor. Typically, on a smaller-displacement engine, such as this one, a large runner (200cc or bigger) ...

Oldsmobile's Cutlass W-31 had the highest torque for a small-block V8 in the 1960s. The W-31 package boosted the standard ...

408 Small-Block Chevy Build Details See All 20 Photos As with the rods, the engine's crank remained the same unit that came out of it, a forged 3.75-inch stroke piece from Scat.

This 1958 Chevy truck goes through a small-block engine rebuild to get it back in running order, but with one catch we only have $2,500 to get it there. - Super Chevy Magazine ...

The small-block hangs on to a 10- to 15 lb-ft advantage between 4,000 and 4,500 rpm. In fact, it's not until 5,100 rpm that the mighty Hemi finally pulls away. According to Corey, it's all about ...

General Motors is investing $854 million into its small-block V8 production facilities to prepare to launch the sixth generation of this venerable engine. This announcement came after a report of ...

The new Chevy Small Block V8 is not intended for marine applications, and is not recommended for vehicles above a 6,000-pound GVWR. Chevrolet Performance also recommends the use of 5W-30 Mobil 1 ...

It's the first confirmation that GM is working on a new small-block, though the company isn't yet releasing any technical details on the engine. Eight. The V-8 Fights Back; ...

It all started with the Task Force pickup truck, which received the small block in 1954 for the 1955 model year.It was the G1 265-cubic-inch (4.3-liter) V8 unit, which generated 180 horsepower and ...

In addition to the base six-cylinder and the already-famous 283 (4.7-liter) V8, the 1965 Impala was also offered with more powerful choices, including a 327 (5.3-liter) small block in two power ...

Olds L74 Small-Block Made More Torque Than The Iconic W-31 The underrated Olds W31 came with a sky-high compression ratio of ...