Nigel first entered the world of automotive journalism in the mid-80s, working for what was then the “bible” of weekly automotive content - Motoring News. Those were the days of tip-tap typewriters, ...

Chevy's small-block V8 is bound to pop up in conversations thanks to its omnipresence in American automotive culture. But it had a larger sibling that made a strong case for the phrase "There is no ...

Few engine families go down quite so well in the history books as Chevrolet's iconic LS series. The family consists of powerful small-block V8 engines, and they've been seen in everything from ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I have been chasing race cars since the first Michigan 500 in 1981. Honda and Chevrolet will continue to power IndyCar into the ...

As strange as it may sound, the 1970 big-block Chevy 454-cube V8 LS6 was not, in fact, the Bowtie’s most destructive weapon for street or strip launched that year. It was just the one that actually ...

“Race Secrets & Engine Showdown: 427 vs 454 vs 502” compares three legendary big-block engines in a high-powered performance breakdown. The video highlights their strengths, torque characteristics, ...

The Chevrolet Corvette took its time to convince the buying public that its price tag was actually worth anything (namely, their money as well as their attention). It wasn’t until the second ...

Chevrolet enthusiasts are undoubtedly familiar with the custom 383 Stroker and stock 454 engines. The Stroker is a small-block, and is a favorite of any buyer wanting to get a power boost without the ...

The Chevrolet Camaro is, currently, dead. While it might come back as an electric vehicle someday, you can still find a high-horsepower version that does nothing but burn dinosaur juice and rubber for ...

We heard you loud and clear. Last week’s question asking about cars that deserved better engines provided us with page after page of fantastic responses. So many vehicles got a raw deal before they ...

Few vehicle phrases roll off the tongue as beautifully as 'Chevy 454 big block.' This selection of words can and has put a smile on many a car enthusiast's face for decades, owing to how good the 454 ...