Chevy big-block V8 engines, affectionately known as “Rat Motors,” have left an indelible mark on the automotive world with ...

ThatDudeinBlue puts a big turbo on a Chevy Sonic just to find out how much chaos it can handle. Man empties piggy bank after ...

In the '60s, America developed some cool, advanced engines, such as Pontiac's overhead cam inline-6 or the jet-turbine in the Chrysler Turbine Car. Still, when push comes to shove, our first love is 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 ...

It’s safe to say this tiny econobox nicknamed Crouton is the quickest Chevrolet Spark in the world. YouTuber Cleetus McFarland and his team have been preparing for the Burnout Rivals competition, and ...

"There's no replacement for displacement!" This has been the battle cry of big block fans everywhere, and for good reason. A Chevy big block brings the thunder, whether you're roasting tires with a ...

Chevy's Vortec 8100 — AKA the L18, AKA the Vortec 8.1 — was the last of The General's big block V8s, a line of engines that traced its lineage clear back to the fire-breathing muscle cars of the '60s ...

During the era when muscle cars reigned supreme, GM's Chevrolet division developed some of the greatest big-block V8s of all time. Since the early 1960s, American carmakers started offering more ...

While hot-rod traditionalists continue lamenting the Corvette’s switch to a mid-engine layout, others are tuning ’em up. There was never any doubt that the aftermarket would develop loads of bolt-on ...

Topping the short-block are a pair ported of Dart Pro 1 CNC ported 360cc aluminum heads secured with ARP fasteners. These high-flowing heads (over 400 cfm) are perfect for big-displacement engines and ...

Will joined the TopSpeed team over two and a half years ago, bringing his lifelong automotive passion, writing experience, and editorial expertise along with him. Whether classic or modern, American ...

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 ...