A big car with a big V8 is as American as, well, a big car with a big engine. A few decades ago, Americans started shifting ...

Let's say you're building a custom car, but you're on a strict powertrain budget. Around $5,000 is plenty enough for an excellent small block V8.

In the times when emissions restrictions were unheard of and oil flowed like water, bigger really was better, and no one did big better than American V8s.

Part of the undeniable charm of Toyota’s 70 Series LandCruisers is the fact they don’t change much, if at all. Sure, the much ...

One of the key elements that sets a classic car apart from more modern vehicles is its powertrain. Engines such as naturally ...

Building a mini V8 engine from scratch takes serious machining skill, and every step shows it. The lathe shapes the cylinders, the mill cuts clean lines, and the pieces slowly stack into a functioning ...

One of the most anticipated V8 thrillers of 2025 is finally available to purchase. Direct Connection is asking $34,995 for the Hellephant A30 426 Supercharged Crate HEMI, a 7.0-liter behemoth that ...

It’s “the perfect gift for anyone interested in engineering.” While mechanical proficiency is valuable at any age, dipping your toe into the automotive field can seem intimidating. The barrier of ...

As General Motors prepares to launch its Gen 6 Small Block V8 engine family in conjunction with its next-gen light-duty pickup trucks, GM Authority has been bust serving up a variety of critical ...

Many vehicles have enjoyed impressive market longevity over the years. However, the engine under the hood might carry on even longer, powering generations of vehicles, or even models from rival ...