This small-block V8 Chevrolet engine genuinely changed the course of automotive history, inspiring V8 engines across the ...

In its best conditions, the Chevy 400 V8 could generate up to 265 horsepower, which is a far cry from the Pontiac's 360. While that may seem like a major drawback, the two engines were intended to ...

Chevrolet debuted a new overhead-valve V8 engine in 1955 with a 265-cubic-inch displacement. It became known as the Small Block Chevrolet. The engine has been a favorite due to its simple design ...