The Chevrolet small-block engine is a series of gasoline -powered V8 automobile engines, produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors in two overlapping generations between …

Trace the iconic history of Chevrolet small-block engines, from the 265 V-8 to the powerful Gen-V LT5, shaping performance and muscle car culture.

Mar 3, 2025 · But the future of the small-block would soon improve. By the 1980s this little engine that could began multiplying with several smaller displacements as Chevy engineers …

Sep 24, 2018 · Explore the origins of the legendary Chevy small-block V-8. From its 1955 debut to its dominance through the muscle car era, discover how this revolutionary engine redefined …

From vintage hot rods to trusty farm trucks, the venerable Small Block Chevy engine, or SBC for short, has been the go-to engine swap choice for generations. And it all begins with a strong …

Aug 21, 2025 · Once mocked for overheating and oddball parts, the Chevy 400 small-block is now a torque-rich favorite among modern custom car builders.

Dec 8, 2025 · Explore every major Chevy small block engine from the 1960s and 1970s with specs, history, and swap tips for Camaro, Chevelle, and El Camino builds.

Chevrolet introduced the 400 V8 engine. The 400 was the largest displacement production small block, with the largest bore of 4.125″ and the longest stroke of 3.75″. The increased bore size …

Jul 4, 2025 · These 6 budget small-block Chevy V-8 long-block crate engines cost under $4,000 and put out between 250 and 315 horsepower—just add your carb and intake.

Introducing the Smeding Performance 406" Blown: our most powerful Small Block Chevy yet, cranking out over 700 horsepower. Built for the street and ready for the strip, this engine runs …