Hot Rod

Our First Look at the Summit Racing SPC Small-Block Chevy Engine Block

Of course, the Gen IV/V LS/LT variants get most of the attention in today’s performance world from its abundance in junkyards to the incredible upgrades from aftermarket companies. In fact, our ...
Hot Rod

The Short-Block Build: We Punch the Summit Racing SPC Block Out to 427 CI

Could the small-block Chevy be the most popular engine-build that HOT ROD has covered over its 77-year history? We don’t have a running tally, but in our expert guesstimate, that is probably true. So ...
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The Legendary Small-Block Chevy V-8: A Look Back at Its Highlights and Evolution

Tracing the history-and milestones-of what just might be the most significant V-8 engine ever designed. To celebrate HOT ROD's 75th anniversary, we teamed up with CASTROL GTX to bring you some of the ...
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5 Sub-$4,000 Chevy Small-Block Crate Engines for Your Budget Truck Build

If you're looking for a budget-friendly small-block Chevy V8 for your next pickup truck project, look no further than these five crate engines available for less than $4,000. When thinking about crate ...
GM Authority

Custom 1949 Chevy Hot Rod Wins Hot Wheels Legends Tour Las Vegas

Hot Wheels has announced the top build at the 2025 Legends Tour Las Vegas, handing top honors to a fully custom 1949 Chevy hot rod built by Calvin Calp.
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7 Of The Most Powerful Chevy Small-Block Crate Engines

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 ...
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These Are Some Of The Biggest Small-Block Engines Ever Built

In automotive nomenclature, small-block V8 engines are typically physically smaller than their big-block counterparts, hence the nickname. With some exceptions, the piston bores, stroke, cylinder head ...