The popularity of various engine designs typically fades over time as technological advances provide more power, better fuel economy, or both. Flathead designs gave way to overhead valves, and inline ...

When it comes to engine building, cylinder heads are of utmost importance. Here's why Chevy's small-block Vortec heads could be worth adding to your project.

The 350 cubic inch small-block V8 is one of the most popular engines Chevrolet has ever produced. During its long run, Chevy saw fit to drop the 350 into two generations of the beloved Chevy Corvette, ...

The 5.3L Vortec engine has earned its place as Chevrolet’s longest-lasting pickup truck engine, powering popular models like the Silverado and demonstrating exceptional durability. Many of these ...

GM's first-generation Vortec engine was derived from its fuel-injected predecessor, the throttle-body fuel injection (TBI). Both the TBI and Vortec engines used only two injectors to supply fuel to ...

What happened to the big power numbers of the 454? The last generation big-block by GM (Vortec 454) leaves much to be desired when it comes to output. The Vortec big-block was gifted with a sequential ...

No engine family in history has played a bigger role in hot rodding life than the small-block Chevy. It's not necessarily the biggest or the most powerful or the most reliable, but itisthe gold ...

One of the many great things about the small-block Chevy is its versatility. Think about it for a minute: the same basic powerplant has been used to power everything from a heavy-hauling farm truck ...

Oh, General Motors, you practically went out of your way to confuse people with your engine displacements. We've already talked about how the Chevy 350 and Pontiac 350 are completely different engines ...

Admittedly, this would be a much shorter article if we focused on the similarities of the Chevy 350 and the Pontiac 350 — because outside of their displacement, these are, for all intents and purposes ...