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.
The second generation of Chevy Big Blocks won’t ever be forgotten. In just 3 short years, the Mark IV Chevy 427 big block cemented its status as the bad boy on the block in the muscle car world. Ranging from the 390 horsepower, low-compression L36 to the 560 horsepower, race-derived L88, the Chevy 427 proved…
Among 1970s Pontiac motors, the Iron Duke engine (also known as the Pontiac 151 four) has an interesting reputation. While it was considered incredibly durable and went on to power over 30 different GM vehicles, its specs were a little underwhelming. In 1982, Chevrolet decided to put it in their base Camaro, a move that…
The Chevy L88 is a unicorn engine that needs no introduction. If you’ve been in the Chevy sphere for any amount of time at all, you’ll know that the L88 427 is definitely an engine that carries a lot of weight. At surface level, the L88 is just another 427 engine. Looking deeper, the L88…
