For generations of American car enthusiasts, the argument over small-block versus big-block V8s has stood in for a broader debate about what performance really means. Displacement and physical size ...

Chevrolet’s big-block V8s have never been subtle, and few pairings spark more debate than the 396 and the 454. Both are Mark ...

Only the big-block Chevy can take on the foreign engines at their own gameâ endurance racing. Surprisingly, many big-blocks are run with stock factory components. This one was built using an L88 short ...

When it comes to sheer, raw power, it's hard to beat the big-block Chevrolet. Its superior breathing, favorable bore and stroke combination, and broad range of available speed equipment have secured ...