Closed deck vs. open deck engine blocks: What's the difference?

Very rarely, the terms open deck and closed deck get tossed around when it comes to automotive engines. What's the difference ...
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 ...
Autoblog

The Chevy 454 Engine: The Big Block That Defined an Era

The Big Block motor that spearheaded the muscle car era. We dive into the details behind this impressive engine and its legacy. Debuted in 1970, the Chevy 454 Big Block became iconic for power and ...
autoevolution

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 Is Spending A King's Ransom To Build Its Next-Gen V8 Engine

V8 engines may not be as popular as they were in previous decades, but that's not stopping General Motors from plunking down ...
Jalopnik

Toyota Will Build New, Improved Engine Blocks And Heads For Classic AE86 Corolla

Toyota Gazoo Racing has announced that it will offer new 4A-GE engine blocks and heads for the iconic AE86 Corolla through its GR Heritage Parts program. These will be the biggest and most ...