“Too few cubes, too much legend.” That’s what some of the old-time drag racers might call the Ford 289 Hi-Po V8 a small but mighty powerhouse that, in spite of its relatively modest displacement, ...

Not all small-block V8s were created equal, but this one was destined to shine from the first ignition.

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 ...

Oftentimes, when we think about impressive muscle cars from the golden age, legendary, big-block V8-powered models come to mind. However, that exciting era also saw the introduction of a few amazing ...

In automotive nomenclature, small-block V8 engines are typically physically smaller than their big-block counterparts, hence the nickname. With some exceptions, the piston bores, stroke, cylinder head ...