OE manufacturers have always been involved in the performance aftermarket, and today a lot of that involvement centers around producing crate engines, which is smart, considering that so many hot ...

Sometimes a good story has no romance—no big horsepower or awe-inspiring torque. Some good stories are all about the details that the big-power stories overlook. But if you play with engines like we ...

Jim Carles got his start running a small engine repair shop in a back room at Mallow’s on 25th Avenue. “He quit school in ninth grade to work for Mallow’s,” his daughter Janet Mowery said. He ran the ...

It's been a little while since GMHTP last built a "traditional" small-block, but it's certainly not because we don't still enjoy small-block Chevy technology. The engine platform is tough, the parts ...

When it comes to 5.0-liter Mustangs, there is a seemingly unlimited supply of aftermarket parts to make those 302 cubic inches as efficient as possible. You can bolt on top-end kits, better-flowing ...

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 ...

Rick Kitchings has been a small-engine mechanic for about 30 years, and he’s been busier than ever lately. Recently, a customer came into his shop in Savannah, Ga., with a string trimmer that had ...

The next-generation small block could launch for the 2027 model year with displacements of 5.7 and 6.6 liters instead of the ...