The Ford 460 CI V8 is an overlooked big-block capable of 800-900 hp, massive torque, and easy tuning — here's why it deserves more respect.

While they reached their performance zenith during the golden age of muscle, these legendary big-block V8s managed to thrive in different guises long before that exciting era was over. Combining a small cylinder bore with a long stroke, the American big ...

For American muscle cars, the engine is just about the most important aspect. After all, "What's that have in it?" might be the most common question you'll get when showing off your car after "What is it?" If you choose to modify your car or construct it ...

HOT ROD recently partnered with Dart Machinery and JE Pistons to build the biggest big-block Chevy you can with off-the-shelf parts, and this is the beginning of that endeavor. Here is our 632ci big block Chevy. Note that we're referring to abig-block Chevy.

Capable of producing massive torque with a proverbial yawn, the long-running big block from Chevy was born purely out of necessity in 1958, a few years after the small block. With cars getting heavier and truck customers requiring more grunt, GM knew that ...

"There's no replacement for displacement!" This has been the battle cry of big block fans everywhere, and for good reason. A Chevy big block brings the thunder, whether you're roasting tires with a rowdy 454 or towing your toys in an 8.1L Vortec-powered rig.

Over the decades, the Chevy big-block engine has amassed a fan following that is unrivaled in hot rodding annals. Introduced to the buying public for the 1965 Chevrolet models, the 396ci Mark IV big-block was a technological tour de force, offering power ...

Big-block builds come in many shapes and sizes, or more accurately displacements, but this build offers something special. While a 496 is a common displacement, this combination was designed with more than just additional cubic inches in mind. Dedicated ...