It's always a big moment when a new LS engine is introduced - what's so special about the next one?

GM's small block V8 still stands as one of the auto giant's iconic engines even 70 years after it first rolled off the production line. GM celebrates its seventh decade on the market in 2024 with the ...

In automotive nomenclature, small-block V8 engines are typically physically smaller than their big-block counterparts, hence the nickname. With some exceptions, the piston bores, stroke, cylinder head ...

When it comes to engine family branding, GM has a few different names kicking around. Some of the more notable examples include Duramax, used currently for The General’s diesel engines; Vortec, ...

Muscle cars are still talked about with respect and veneration as one of the highlights of the automotive industry. This is especially the case when discussing the cars that dominated drag strips ...

The High Output 350-cid Chevrolet will introduce hot rodders to the new generation of small-block V8s. Enthusiasts who are accustomed to the Mouse motor's timeless design may find a few surprises when ...

For decades, the debut of a new Corvette generation has coincided with the introduction of a new Small Block V8 engine. This tradition has held strong through the Vette’s fifth, sixth, and seventh ...

You would think with as much attention as the small-block Chevy has received over the past 30 years there would be nothing left to say. Wrong. Techniques change over time, and some tricks that were ...

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 ...

The LS7's massive displacement and race-bred design completely redefined what a small block could be, and it's still a ...

Oftentimes, when we think about impressive muscle cars from the golden age, legendary, big-block V8-powered models come to mind. However, that exciting era also saw the introduction of a few amazing ...