From trucks and RVs to boats, Chevy's 8.1L Vortec powered heavy-duty machines with massive torque. Here's what defined GM's final big block engine.

Big-money engines are cool. We all drool over them, but the reality is that for a good street engine, there’s such a thing as too much power. For most working-class people, anything over 500 hp is ...

Collectors and Chevrolet fans are probably happy about the fact that the longest-running Chevy big-block V8 engine flies under the radar. Hot rodders ignore this durable, long-lasting option, meaning ...