Chevy's Late-90s Vortec Heads Are A Small Block Secret Weapon

Chevy's small-block Vortec heads can be an engine builder's secret weapon, thanks to the improved flow and potential for ...
Hot Rod

Short-Deck Small-Block: Honey, I Shrunk the Chevy

Let's get small: The new short-deck small-block is designed for short-stroke crankshafts and short connecting rods. GM Motorsports engineers sliced the block deck height .825 inches and raised the ...
SlashGear

Short Block Vs. Long Block: What's The Differences Between These Engine Terms?

When you find yourself in need of a new engine for your vehicle, you'll likely end up buying a remanufactured engine instead of rebuilding it or having it rebuilt. That decision depends on the type of ...
Hot Rod

Small-Block vs. Big-Block Engine Shootout: Dragstrip and Dyno Test Results!

Hot rod builds a mouse trap and tries to catch a rat. Originally published in the August 1998 issue of Hot Rod magazine. To celebrate HOT ROD's 75th anniversary, we teamed up with CASTROL GTX to bring ...