A couple of decades ago, you could easily pick the boneyard for an inexpensive engine core that would polish up nicely with a little cleaning and some machine work. Chrysler made millions of big-block ...

At the very heart of the idea of hot rodding is the notion of taking something you've got and then pulling out the wrenches to make it better. The '71 Plymouth Satellite we recently acquired ...

When Nick restored his 1970 Dodge Challenger, it took him just 11 months to bring the body back to life. But one crucial piece of the puzzle sat untouched in the corner of his shop: the original, ...

The 408 is one of the most popular small-block V-8 stroker combinations for Chevy, Ford, and Mopar. This time on Engine Masters presented by AMSOIL and supported by Earl’s Vapor Guard and Mr. Gasket, ...

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 ...

Though not powered by mighty big blocks like the legendary 426 HEMI, these five Mopars became muscle car icons thanks to their potent small-block V8s. During the golden age of muscle cars, Mopars ...

This episode of Engine Masters presented by AMSOIL reinforces the fact that Steve Dulcich is not just the guy in the back of the dyno room—he’s a legit engine master. And you won’t question that after ...

While there have been some iconic big-block engines over the last few decades, it's difficult to argue with the success of the small-block engine. Small-block engines not only weigh less — allowing ...

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 ...