Could the small-block Chevy be the most popular engine-build that HOT ROD has covered over its 77-year history? We don’t have a running tally, but in our expert guesstimate, that is probably true. So ...

There was a time in American muscle car culture when the Big Block V8 was the king of engines. The bigger the displacement, ...

The days of the budget-friendly crate engine have sadly disappeared. Sure, you can still find a fully assembled long-block for less than $3,000, but with cast pistons and rebuilder heads, these are ...

Skilled mechanics that can build a motor feel like next-level technicians when compared to those people who just like to tinker in the garage. This is especially true when it comes to working with the ...

In the world of tuning, there are a handful of engines that have ascended to legendary status. Every tuner may have their own ...