Big-block engines sit at the heart of some of the most iconic American performance cars and trucks, yet the term is often used loosely, as if it were just a synonym for “big horsepower.” In reality, a ...

While many classic car manufacturers had two separate engine sizes -- small blocks and big blocks -- Pontiac only had a ...

Big-block engines are awesome because they make it easy to put together some crazy big-inch builds. If you are in the "no replacement for displacement" camp—never a bad idea—a big-block is your golden ...

Brian is a published author who has been writing professionally for a decade in politics and entertainment, but found his calling covering the automotive industry. His love of cars started at an early ...

There are many ways that automakers, particularly American ones, categorize the V8 engines they produce. They can essentially be put into one of two categories: big-block engines and small-block ...

Continuing our look at late-model heads as a solution to lowering compression and making your motor compatible with today's gasolines, this month we'll cover the big-block Chevy. There are two ...

In the '60s, America developed some cool, advanced engines, such as Pontiac's overhead cam inline-6 or the jet-turbine in the Chrysler Turbine Car. Still, when push comes to shove, our first love is a ...