GM's LS7 V8: The Corvette engine that defied small-block limits

The LS7's massive displacement and race-bred design completely redefined what a small block could be, and it's still a ...
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Low-Buck Small-Block Chevy Engine Buildup: Performance for Under $800 (in 1995)

Let's say you're cheap, really cheap, and it's time to rebuild that worn-out V8. Of course, you want to do it for the cost of a Meal Deal. We know where you're coming from, and do we have a plan for ...
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Chevy's most powerful small block V8 engines

How Chevrolet's DZ 302, L79 327, and LT1 350 small-block V8s made big power through high compression, superior airflow, and RPM capability.
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571-HP Summit Racing 427ci Small-Block Chevy Built With Off-the-Shelf Parts and Runs on Pump Gas

Part 3: It took a few tweaks and old-school tricks to get max power from our small-block Chevy that we built at TPS Motorsports. First Look: Summit SPC Engine Block Part 1: Summit Racing 427 ...
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Chevy 350 Small Block Crate Engine: How Much Does It Cost & How Much HP Does It Have?

The 350 cubic inch small-block V8 is one of the most popular engines Chevrolet has ever produced. During its long run, Chevy saw fit to drop the 350 into two generations of the beloved Chevy Corvette, ...
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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, ...
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Chevy's 302 Small Block Engine Was Meant To Break The Rules

The Camaro, rest in peace (for now), usually got hand-me-downs from the Corvette, if it got anything unique at all. There were no production Camaros powered by the double overhead-cam LT5 from the C4 ...
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Chevrolet Performance LS9 Long Block V8 Engine Discontinued

Chevrolet Performance has discontinued the LS9 Long Block V8 engine, marking the end of one of the most potent ...

GM Is Spending A King's Ransom To Build Its Next-Gen V8 Engine

V8 engines may not be as popular as they were in previous decades, but that's not stopping General Motors from plunking down ...
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Chevrolet Silverado HD L8T Small Block vs. L5P Duramax: Which Engine Is Best for You?

General Motors and heavy-duty trucks go a long way back. For the time being, the Chevrolet Silverado HD and its GMC-branded twin do the heavy lifting for the Detroit-based automaker. The Silverado HD ...
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The GM Engine Family Is So Reliable It's Still In Production After 30 Years

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 ...
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GM Gen 6 Small Block Engine Family

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.