The horsepower wars of the 1960s are characterized by automakers producing full-on doomsday machines with no holds barred. These muscle cars were sharp, unfiltered, and, while respectable in stock ...

The Chevy 454 LS7 was killed before it raced, then sold over the counter with up to 582 hp — and it's now a collectible unicorn.

The Chevy 454 Big Block V8 is one of the most legendary powerplants in American automotive history. Known for its massive displacement and stump-pulling torque, it powered everything from muscle cars ...

The legendary 454 engine officially debuted in 1970 as the ultimate evolution of the Chevrolet Mark IV big-block architecture ...

In 1963, Chevrolet joined the mid-size market with the Chevelle. Developed as competitor for the Ford Fairlane, which was downsized in 1962, the Chevelle joined the horsepower wars almost immediately.

The old saying goes, "There is no replacement for displacement." While modern engine technology proves that logic is fundamentally flawed, it's still fun to remember the inexpensive gasoline and ...

As Jeff Schwartz, owner of Schwartz Performance, told us, “I found the California car in Janesville, Wisconsin, in the possession of NASCAR Legend Rich Bickle. A difficult deal was eventually made, ...

Big-money engines are cool. We all drool over them, but the reality is that for a good street engine, there’s such a thing as too much power. For most working-class people, anything over 500 hp is ...

Chad has been a muscle car and classic truck lover since he could walk. The classic vehicles from the '60s and '70s are the best in his eyes, but he is more than willing to give the new technology a ...

Chevrolet has had many accomplishments over the years, from being the winningest brand in NASCAR Cup Series history to producing the world's first affordable fully automatic transmission. However, one ...

OK, LS engines are arguably one of the best, if not the best, engines ever fielded by GM, or anyone for that matter. But sometimes they just feel a bit sterile and “soulless.” Maybe what you need is ...

The 454 Chevy V8 engine is widely considered as one of the most iconic engines in General Motors’ history. The fourth generation of the Chevy Big Block was only produced for a few years in the early- ...