Back in 1955, General Motors gave birth to one of America's most iconic engines, the Chevy small-block V8. Among these, the LS series, also known as the third and fourth generations of small block V8, ...
Back in the early 1990s the Gen II LT1 and LT4 engines powered GM's hottest performance cars, but GM read the tea leaves and knew that this platform would not be able to get them where they would ...
In 2003, Chrysler reintroduced the legendary Hemi engine to American car buyers after a decades-long hiatus. The first of the "third generation" Hemis was the 5.7-liter, gas-powered, 90-degree, ...
Ryan de Villiers is a budding automotive journalist based in South Africa and serving as one of the newest additions to the CarBuzz team. He immediately pursued a career in journalism after finishing ...
The small block Chevrolet engine, commonly known as the SBC, was introduced in 1955 as a 265 cubic inch V8 for the Chevy Bel Air and Corvette. While its 195 maximum horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque ...
When the all-new fifth-generation Chevrolet Corvette had its premiere in 1997, it packed a likewise all-new LS1 V8 engine making 345 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque — which was enough to ...
Project Groundhog, Part 2: Buttoning things up with the installation of heads, valvetrain, and intake on our rescued 2005-era Chevy LS truck engine. When we left Project Groundhog at the end ofPART 1, ...
Modern cars have a lot going for them, including advanced electronics, a plethora of safety features, and refined and efficient engines. However, if you’re after something a little more old school ...
When the Chevelle rolled out for the 1964 model year, Chevrolet adopted a go-wide strategy in the guise of body styles that ranged from a four-door sedan to a two-door hardtop, convertible, coupe ...