Allegedly capable of spitting out over 600 naturally aspirated horses, this experimental big-block V8 never got a proper chance to shine but still became an American engineering legend. During the ...

In the golden age of American muscle, big names like the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454, Camaro, and Corvette often stole the spotlight. But, tucked quietly in Chevrolet’s lineup was something far ...

In the '60s, America developed some cool, advanced engines, such as Pontiac's overhead cam inline-6 or the jet-turbine in the Chrysler Turbine Car. Still, when push comes to shove, our first love is a ...

Over the years, the 427-cubic-inch crate engine has taken many forms. Originally, the 427 was offered as a big block engine by both Ford and Chevrolet. In the 1960s, Ford's 427 big block dominated ...

Some pairings are just an inherent part of the American experience. Burgers and fries, arms and the right to bear them, and Chevrolet Corvettes with 427-cubic-inch V-8s are about as red, white and ...

Before the 1968 Chevrolet SS 427 ever rumbled onto American streets, it was already something of an oddity—a secret muscle car hidden inside a full-size suit. Produced only from 1967 to 1969 as the ...

Believe it or not, this isn’t the world’s first V8-swapped Chevy Sonic. Cleetus McFarland has one with an 8.8-liter Chevy big block, and PMR Motorsports built an LS3-powered Sonic rally car a few ...