When the very first production small-block Chevy V-8 engine appeared in 1955, it was revolutionary for a number of reasons. Physically, it was smaller and 50 pounds lighter than the "Blue Flame" ...
Since 1955, more than60 millionChevrolet small-L block V8s have been built, making it the most successful automotive engine ever produced. No other engine has more racing victories. No other engine ...
Chevrolet's small-block V8 engine's simple, reliable design outperforms modern turbocharged rivals in terms of durability and ...
In the early-'90s, GM introduced the Second-Generation LT1 small-block. It featured reverse-flow cooling and an aluminum cylinder head with a new port configuration. In essence, the company created ...
Don Yenko-led projects were often great, but few had the charm of this particular small block V8.
Watch as GM puts its all-new V-8 for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette to the tilt stand test. Video courtesy General Motorts.