There is one small-block V8 engine that stands tall as the most reliable engine of its kind. This engine has proven iteself over five decades.

The small-block engine is one of the most significant powerplants in automotive history, renowned for its compact design, ...

There are many ways that automakers, particularly American ones, categorize the V8 engines they produce. They can essentially be put into one of two categories: big-block engines and small-block ...

I'm not gonna pull any punches here: The little-bitty 260 Olds isn't worth hopping up. Size matters. Although a member of the Olds small-block V8 family, the 260's tiny 3.5-inch bore pretty much ...

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.

When it comes to maximum towing capacities, the LZ0 and L87 are very close. Only 100 pounds (45 kilograms) separate the ...

Throughout American automotive history, especially when it comes to V8 engines, it can be argued that the country has been ...

When it comes to engine family branding, GM has a few different names kicking around. Some of the more notable examples include Duramax, used currently for The General’s diesel engines; Vortec, ...