Dig into our wealth of mechanical knowledge about classic vehicles and engines. Learn about carburetor’s, classic fuel injection and ignition systems, and things like big blocks vs small blocks.
Furthermore, we cover a wealth of knowledge and technical details on some of the most iconic muscle car engines of the time such as the Chevy 427, Chrysler 440, 426 Hemi, and the Ford Cobra Jet.
Spoilers and scoops are quintessential styling elements of many of history’s most iconic sports cars. The “ducktail” rear spoiler was synonymous with the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7. Motorheads could spot the Ford Sierra RS Cosworth from a mile away because of its famed “whale tail” rear spoiler. The large air box scoops on the…
The 6.4L HEMI represented a new leap forward in the GEN III HEMI lineup, following the 6.1L which had quite the reputation of its own. From 2011 to 2021, the 392 HEMI, as it was called alternately, powered the bulk of Chrysler’s performance lineup, including most SRT8 models, SRT SUVs, and a number of RAM…
Known by many as the “Giant Killer,” the Chrysler 340 V8 engine is one of the most iconic and legendary muscle car engines ever. Even though it was a small-block only displacing 340 cid, it would take down 400+ cubic inch big-blocks with ease. This was especially true for the 1970 “Six-Pack” 340 inside the…
Even though its glory days may have been relatively short lived, the Pontiac 455 is one of the most iconic V8 engines of the muscle car era. Pontiac built the engine for the 1970–1976 model years, where it produced a maximum of 370 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque. It was the biggest engine that…
For more than two-decades, the AMC 360 V8 was one of the top engines in the AMC lineup. It lasted from 1970–1991, and has the longest production span of any AMC V8 engine. Primarily used in 1970s AMC cars and 1970s–1980s Jeep trucks and SUVs, it was a dependable performer that produced as much as…
From 1961–1971, the Ford 390 FE V8 engine was one of the motor company’s top offerings. Boasting up to 401 horsepower in 1962 with a Tri-Power carburetor, the Ford 390 engine quickly established itself as one of the top performance engines on the market. Throughout its 11-year production span, Ford put the 390 in just…
Ford has undeniably put out some of the best V8s that America has to offer. From the Flathead to the Windsor, Ford’s V8 engines have always been a benchmark to strive for. The 1960s were a time of serious innovation and evolution for Ford’s V8 lineup. After the Ford Y-Block didn’t quite live up to…
It goes without saying that Chevy has one of the most celebrated engine catalogs of any automotive manufacturer around the world, and their small-block V8s are a big part of that legacy. While the basic recipe has remained the same for nearly half a century, the Chevy LT1 threw some new in with the old…
America’s automotive identity is straightforward and raw. In the very infancy of our automotive aspirations, stateside car manufacturers understood a basic principle, Americans love to go fast. However, in the beginning, technology didn’t allow for fast. Flathead and straight engine designs, poor compression ratios, and low-octane fuel significantly stifled the pursuit of speed. Luckily, that…
The Buick 3.8L V6, otherwise known as the Buick 3800, was the result of the time from which it came. With efficiency and emissions compliance being a particularly dominant factor during the late 1970s, Buick wanted to prove that high-displacement V8 power could be achieved outside of the proven recipe. As a direct evolution from…
Since its introduction in 1959, the Chrysler 383 Wedge V8 engine has earned a solid reputation as one of the top big blocks ever made by Mopar. Producing a maximum of 335 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque from the factory, the 383 Mopar powered many iconic muscle cars throughout the 1960s and very early-1970s….
Forever immortalized in the Beach Boys’ song “Shut Down,” the Chevrolet 327 V8 engine is the stuff of legends. Produced for the 1962–1969 model years, the 327 engine was available in nearly every Chevy model at some point, from trucks to passenger cars, as well as a few exotics, too. By far, the most iconic…
