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 ...

With seven decades of history and tens of millions of units built, small-blocks and the cars powered by them are all over the collector car hobby and market. Here are five very different classic small ...

If you're looking for a budget-friendly small-block Chevy V8 for your next pickup truck project, look no further than these five crate engines available for less than $4,000. When thinking about crate ...

Timing chains are an essential part of many internal combustion engines, responsible for synchronizing the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft(s). This synchronization is critical because it ...

A lot of folks argue that pickup trucks should have V8s. This RC build is for them. There’s a whole niche of small—nay, tiny engine builders who get a kick out of miniature V8s. JohnnyQ90 on YouTube ...

Timing belt maintenance is a cost that creeps up on car owners more than they’d like. Hidden deep within the engine bay, this crucial component keeps the camshaft and crankshaft in perfect sync. When ...

If the only thing holding you back from a GM V8 swap is some sort of social-media-hardened dislike for overhead-valve (OHV, aka pushrod) motor designs, Bring a Trailer may have just the thing for you: ...

As well-engineered intake manifolds benefit SBC and Ford FE engines, diesel performance enthusiasts have also turned to high-performance intake solutions to enhance airflow and efficiency. A notable ...

The GM Gen 6 Small Block is a family of gasoline eight cylinder engines produced by General Motors Company for use in various vehicles, including sports cars, pickup trucks, SUVs and possibly vans.

There's an old adage among gearheads that "there's no replacement for displacement." However, in the age of Mercedes' controversial 2.0-liter M139 hybrid cranking out 470 horsepower, that old-school ...

For decades, the debut of a new Corvette generation has coincided with the introduction of a new Small Block V8 engine. This tradition has held strong through the Vette’s fifth, sixth, and seventh ...