GM is addressing reliability concerns with its small block V8 engine by introducing a new sixth-generation design.

A lot of people were celebrating when white smoke over the Vatican meant there was a new pope in town -– and that included plenty of gearheads with great ideas about what the new guy should use as his ...

Big-block engines sit at the heart of some of the most iconic American performance cars and trucks, yet the term is often used loosely, as if it were just a synonym for “big horsepower.” In reality, a ...

A cracked engine block is generally considered a bad thing for many reasons, but just how can you tell whether or not your block is broken?

Have you ever broken down the costs associated with getting a new race engine built? Or even getting an old engine rebuilt? If you have and were surprised by how much it cost just to prepare the block ...

The first thing you should know about crate engines is that most manufacturers offer a variety of options to best suit the needs of their customers. You might think ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. An engine is a complex assortment of components all working together to generate power. However, without fluids such as coolant and oil, the ...

Skilled mechanics that can build a motor feel like next-level technicians when compared to those people who just like to tinker in the garage. This is especially true when it comes to working with the ...

A cold snap is bringing extreme temperature drops in large portions of the country, which means wide swaths of the U.S. are now facing frigid, sub-zero temperatures. Naturally, these conditions can ...

The GM Gen 6 Small Block is a family of gasoline eight cylinder engines produced by General Motors Company for use in various vehicles, including sports cars, pickup trucks, SUVs and possibly vans.