In 1962, Chevrolet introduced double hump heads on its small-block engines. These helped shape the incredible power of ...

GM small-block Chevy Vortec heads deliver great performance per dollarbut theyre still only based on production pickup-truck castings. The iron heads are heavy. They have press-in rocker-arm studs ...

The Vortec 5300 LM7 powered GM trucks and SUVs from 1999-2007. Known for its durability and low-end torque, this 5.3-liter V8 ...

I worked as a machinist in an automotive machine shop in the early 1980s before my career took me into the aerospace sector. The shop's high volume of mundane engine rebuilds and turning brake drums ...

Today's automotive enthusiast can order a 500+ horsepower small-block Chevy V8 crate engine with a phone call or just a few clicks from the comfort of their home. Even better, they can choose from ...