Gearheads and faithful Jalopnik readers already know the basics of an engine's bore and stroke, but for those that might be new here, let's dip our toes in the shallow end. An engine's bore refers to ...

In 1962, Chevrolet introduced double hump heads on its small-block engines. These helped shape the incredible power of ...

Big-block engines sit at the heart of some of the most iconic American performance cars and trucks, yet the term is often used loosely, as if it were just a synonym for “big horsepower.” In reality, a ...

Though they weren't powered by one of the era's most iconic big-block V8s, these five small-block-powered muscle cars were ...

Chevy's 327 engine was exceptionally powerful despite being a small-block, with incredible horsepower that could easily rival ...

Summit Racing's new small-block Windsor won't split like a stocker. This rugged iron block is built to handle big power, ...

LS1 engine design highlights and basic specs, why it’s such a popular swap, and a basic timeline, from the C5 Corvette to its use in the Australian HSV heroes. The General Motors 5.7 LS1 engine was a ...