If you are a racing buff, gearhead, or DIY mechanic, then you're sure to have come across debates between big-block engines versus small blocks and other modern engines. Each big block engine has its ...

The Ford 427 SOHC arrived as a weapon, not a commuter engine, built to win races and unsettle rivals who thought they had big-block dominance locked up. It shared displacement with other FE V8s, but ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. An engine is a complex assortment of components all working together to generate power. However, without fluids such as coolant and oil, the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Diesel engines, known for their great fuel efficiency, are sensitive to cold temperatures. Instead of using spark plugs, as gasoline-powered ...

The last few years have seen a change in the performance aftermarket as more manufacturers move to a direct-to-consumer sales model. As an understandable reaction, some of the largest online retailers ...

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In automotive nomenclature, small-block V8 engines are typically physically smaller than their big-block counterparts, hence the nickname. With some exceptions, the piston bores, stroke, cylinder head ...