In the history of Chevrolet V-8s, the 427-cubic-inch displacement has always belonged to the big-block — the kind of engine that defined factory muscle in the late 1960s and sat on an entirely ...

Does the new 1250-horsepower, 233-mph Corvette ZR1X get your pulse revving toward redline? In spring 1970, you’d likely have felt the same way about the Corvette LS7. That was the regular production ...

When you think American muscle, many gearheads will likely picture some 1960s weapon that houses a huge V8 beneath the hood, usually producing about as much grunt as a hot hatch does these days. But ...

Antonio is a chemical engineering student pursuing his master's degree in chemical engineering and sustainable processes. Throughout his academic journey, he has gained substantial knowledge in areas ...

Few engine families go down quite so well in the history books as Chevrolet's iconic LS series. The family consists of powerful small-block V8 engines, and they've been seen in everything from ...

This led to the development of his Apex Predator chassis, which uses a DSE Speed 595 X Gen front crossmember complemented by a rear Quadralink system. Finch has had a long relationship with DSE’s Kyle ...

From blown-out Ferraris and Lamborghinis to stupendously powerful V8 MX-5 Miatas, one thing is common: they probably have a special LS engine inside. General Motors' modern lineup of small block ...

As we'll illustrate in this story, the LS engine is capable of producing big-block-style displacement and power in a small-block-sized package. It seems like something larger than a mouse yet smaller ...

Joe Parker is a nationally award-winning journalist and columnist from the Atlanta area. He has served as an automotive journalist for the past four years alongside extensive sports, business, ...

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 ...