Chevrolet’s big-block V8s have never been subtle, and few pairings spark more debate than the 396 and the 454. Both are Mark ...

The 1970 Chevelle SS 454 arrived at the exact moment when American performance engineering, corporate bravado, and street culture aligned. It was not simply another powerful Chevrolet, but a statement ...

What happened to the big power numbers of the 454? The last generation big-block by GM (Vortec 454) leaves much to be desired when it comes to output. The Vortec big-block was gifted with a sequential ...

“There’s no replacement for displacement” is the catchphrase used as a forced-induction-curse-fending mantra by segregationist gearheads convinced the Earth is a four-barrel-carbureted V8. Agreed, ...

Big blocks are fun, and we freely admit to being addicted to their easy torque and big horsepower numbers. Two months ago, we assembled a dirt-cheap 454 big block that made 408 hp and 511 lb-ft of ...

Bowing for the 1964 model year, the Chevy Chevelle was Chevrolet’s answer to the Ford Fairlane. The Chevelle was built on GM’s mid-size A-Body platform along with corporate cousins the Oldsmobile ...

Not all Chevrolet El Caminos were created equal. For instance, while Gen III and Gen IV models built between the late 60s and the late 70s were muscle bruisers, their Malaise Era successor wasn't as ...

In the '60s, America developed some cool, advanced engines, such as Pontiac's overhead cam inline-6 or the jet-turbine in the Chrysler Turbine Car. Still, when push comes to shove, our first love is a ...

Todd Boatright, from Tuttle, Oklahoma, has been building custom trucks and cars for 20 years. It is cool when your creative, hands-on passion becomes your occupation and livelihood. Todd's commitment ...

First appearing as part of the 1970 model year, the Chevy Monte Carlo was the first personal luxury car from the Bow Tie brand. Developed under the watchful eye of Chevrolet General Manager Pete Estes ...