The art of deception plays a significant role in the hot rod world. Although most enthusiasts are straightforward and proud to disclose all the details about their car or truck's makeup, "sleepers" ...

Nelson Racing builds a 427-inch stroker for a customer’s 1955 Chevy show car. With a solid-roller valvetrain, and the right parts, this big-inch small-block Chevy made over 600 hp on Westech’s dyno.

Chevrolet wasn't pulling any punches back in the '60s and its use of the 302 engine proved it. Here's why this little beauty ...

GM late-model performance enthusiastsare currently living through a new golden age of performance. Like what the original Chevy small-block engine did for engine builders duringthe previous 50 years, ...

Before the 1968 Chevrolet SS 427 ever rumbled onto American streets, it was already something of an oddity—a secret muscle ...

Curious whether the C1, C2, C3, or C4 is right for you? This buyer's guide has all the details on the first four generations ...

Allegedly capable of spitting out over 600 naturally aspirated horses, this experimental big-block V8 never got a proper chance to shine but still became an American engineering legend. During the ...

Shaver Specialty Service is a company known nationwide for their reputation in engine building. While the guys at Shaver build a wide variety of engines for everything from street to drag racing, ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

Chad has been a muscle car and classic truck lover since he could walk. The classic vehicles from the '60s and '70s are the best in his eyes, but he is more than willing to give the new technology a ...

1967 marked the final year of the second-generation Chevy Corvette. Known as the Mid Year Corvette, the second generation spanned from 1963 to 1967, and had seen the Corvette transition from a ...

When it comes to 20th century American-made engines, Chevrolet's big block V8 motors are among the most highly regarded by automotive enthusiasts and experts alike. With their power, durability, and ...