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Inside the small-block Chevy that quietly changed performance history

The Small-Block Chevy has not only become a cornerstone of American automotive performance but has also influenced countless ...
Hot Rod

LT Swap Guide: How to Install Chevy’s Modern Small-Block in Your Muscle Car

I am sorry to burst some people’s bubble—engine swaps didn’t begin with the invention of the LS engine platform. They’ve been a time-honored tradition in the hot-rodding world long before customizing ...
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Inside the Chevrolet LT-1 that redefined small-block performance

The Chevrolet LT-1 engine has become an iconic symbol of small-block performance, combining cutting-edge technology with a ...
Hot Rod

Cam Timing: Master the Art of Degreeing a Camshaft for Peak Engine Performance

Report No. 3 in our series on building a 350-cubic-inch Chevy V-8 engine comes to us from Jeff Smith by way of our October 1989 issue. Preparing a block and blueprinting are critical first steps in ...
TopSpeed

Chevy Will Never Stop Using Its Small-Block LT V8 — And That’s A Good Thing

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...