Not all small-block V8s were created equal, but this one was destined to shine from the first ignition.

The first Chevrolet V8 engine to succeed commercially was the 1955 small block. But it wasn't Chevy's first V8. That came ...

The Ford 427 SOHC arrived as a weapon, not a commuter engine, built to win races and unsettle rivals who thought they had big-block dominance locked up. It shared displacement with other FE V8s, but ...

Though not designed for high performance, Ford's first overhead-valve (OHV) V8 was a solid engine. These days, when it's equipped with modern tech, the Y-Block can make some respectable output figures ...

Chevrolet is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its small-block V8 engine, a milestone for one of the brand’s most iconic powerplants. Scratch that—never mind Chevrolet's most iconic engine, try ...

As Chevrolet celebrates the 70th anniversary of its small-block V8 engine, let's take a look at the engine's history. This year, Chevrolet is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its small-block V8 ...

Someone was in this engine before it failed, possibly not long before. In fact, they may have been the cause of the ...

Its longevity, simplicity, and resilience have made it a legend. Chevrolet's LS V8, not BMW's inline-six, is America's true ...

General Motors' LS engines and Ford's small-block V8s are some of the most famous motors in auto history, but can you combine ...

A teardown of a GM L96 V8 shows how ignored warning signs and poor repairs can turn even a famously durable engine into scrap ...

These durable, high-perfomance engines are available for far less than you might imagine, including the Chevy LS3, Ford ...

Is the V8 lifter nightmare finally over? One 2026 Chevy Silverado owner dug into his VIN data and found the news every truck ...