Excluding aftermarket crate engines, the 496ci (8.1-liter) Vortec 8100 is widely regarded as Chevrolet's largest production ...

General Motors is investing $888 million at a western New York plant to expand production of its new V-8 engine for full-size trucks and SUVs. Production will begin in 2027, according to the automaker ...

The Ford Y-Block engine, introduced in 1954, marked a significant evolution in automotive engineering. With its innovative ...

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Fords Godzilla V8 is quickly proving to be one of the most compelling gas engines of the modern era - here's why.

The Big Block motor that spearheaded the muscle car era. We dive into the details behind this impressive engine and its legacy. Debuted in 1970, the Chevy 454 Big Block became iconic for power and ...

Yes, Ford once had a hemi engine of its own. So why have you never heard about it? Because the hemi-headed V8 known as the legendary 427 SOHC "Cammer" engine never actually made it under the hood of a ...

The title of largest engine ever installed in a production car goes to the Pierce-Arrow Model 66, built between 1910 and 1918. It was powered by a massive 13.5-liter straight-six engine, displacing ...

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...

The Honda K series engine is arguably the most renowned drivetrain in the Japanese automotive community, and for good reason. Beyond its street appeal, Honda prioritizes this engine for multiple ...

In the world of high-performance engines, there are big block motors, and then there are gargantuan power plants that make big blocks feel like a Kei car motor. For decades, the fight for cubic space ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are many V6 and V8 engines that use camshafts located within the engine block and pushrods to activate overhead valves. In those engines ...