Chevrolet enthusiasts are undoubtedly familiar with the custom 383 Stroker and stock 454 engines. The Stroker is a small-block, and is a favorite of any buyer wanting to get a power boost without the ...

While a brand-new crate motor might be high on the list, the fact is that a wrecking yard buildup might better fit the budget. An honest evaluation is helpful here to get you going on the right track.

Internal combustion engines are commonly referred to by their displacements whether its old-school cubic inches or more modern CC and liter nomenclature. If you love cars, you've no doubt heard of the ...

There's an old saying we remember that goes something like, "Horsepower sells cars, but torque wins races." Everyone brags about their humongous horsepower numbers, but when it comes to getting ...

A popular big-block build is a 496-that's a 0.060-over 454 (4.310 bore) with a 4.250 crank. Most big-blocks have a 9.800-inch deck height. Heavy-duty truck applications generally have a 10.200-inch ...

Rather than go the easy Chevy route, we decided to take a look at what was available for the Ford guys-more specifically, for the big-block Ford guys. The Windsor crowd seems to get all the love ...

Introduced in December 1960 for the 1961 model year, the Impala SS came with a number of engine choices, the largest being the 409 big block. The 1965 two-door hardtop we’re covering today is rocking ...