This engine has powered over 100 million vehicles throughout the years, including muscle cars and pickup trucks. Which engine leads in popularity rankings?

The General Motors 5.3L small-block V8 did not become ubiquitous by accident. It earned its place under the hoods of Chevrolet and GMC trucks by combining old-school durability with just enough modern ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

The next-generation small block is just around the corner, apparently. Expected to debut for the 2027 model year in light-duty pickup trucks and the C8-generation Corvette, said engine family could ...

However, Ford was thinking in another direction, deciding to focus on efficiency and balance. The result was the small-block V8, a compact, lightweight engine that proved you didn't need massive ...

If you're looking for a budget-friendly small-block Chevy V8 for your next pickup truck project, look no further than these five crate engines available for less than $4,000. When thinking about crate ...

Cale has spent the last year as a contributer for South Africa's leading motoring magazine, and writing for CARmag.co.za. After completing his Higher Certificate in Film at the SAE Institute, he ...

It started in 2023. General Motors (GM) announced that it was investing nearly $900 million in the development of the next-generation small-block V8 engine to power its large pickup and SUV models, ...

The lawsuits keep piling up for the brand’s L87 small-block V8. For many drivers of larger trucks and SUVs, a naturally-aspirated V8 is associated with superior reliability compared with the newer ...

The new 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 has been officially unveiled with a complete redesign that includes sixth-generation V8 engines, ...

Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Springsteen all define American culture. For car enthusiasts, though, it's always been the V8 engine and the muscle car. Yet ironically, the V8 was never originally ...

Ever since the age of six, when he’d spend his time helping his father fix his family’s old Buick, Matt has had a keen ...