Have turbos and hybrids closed the difference between small block and big block V8s?

The saying goes, "There is no replacement for displacement." But can adding a turbocharger or a hybrid's electric motor(s) ...
Hot Rod

The Short-Block Build: We Punch the Summit Racing SPC Block Out to 427 CI

Could the small-block Chevy be the most popular engine-build that HOT ROD has covered over its 77-year history? We don’t have a running tally, but in our expert guesstimate, that is probably true. So ...
SlashGear

Small Block Turbo: What To Know Before Upgrading Your Engine

Turbocharging your small block is one of the most exciting ways to unleash serious horsepower. Whether it's an old first-generation 350 small block, a modern LS, or even a Ford Windsor, bolting a ...
autoevolution

5 Sub-$4,000 Chevy Small-Block Crate Engines for Your Budget Truck Build

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. Follow us: When thinking ...
Hot Rod

Turning Tricks: Adding a Trick Flow Small-Block Chevy Top-End to Our Summit Racing 427 Stroker

We’re moving right along with our Summit Racing 427-ci small-block Chevy build. We started with a bare SPC engine block, and we’re building it from the bottom up. We left off last time with an ...
SlashGear

7 Of The Most Powerful Chevy Small-Block Crate Engines

Today's automotive enthusiast can order a 500+ horsepower small-block Chevy V8 crate engine with a phone call or just a few clicks from the comfort of their home. Even better, they can choose from ...
Jalopnik

Small Block Chevy 383 Vs. Big Block Mopar 383: How The V8 Engines Compare

Not to sound like a parody of Jerry Seinfeld here, but what's the deal with all these identical-displacement V8s from different manufacturers? We've talked about the Ford 427 vs. the Chevy 427 before, ...