Supersized fries and 32-ounce sodas seem to sum up society’s obsession with going big. Given this, it’s no wonder that engines, especially GM’s LS variants, have been creeping up in displacement.

On our engine we went down a step and opted for a 4.500-inch stroke, which still penciled out to a massive 490 cubic inches. That stroke is hard on the rotating parts, so in went top-shelf goodies ...

Whether building an engine from scratch or modifying the engine already in your car, there's no doubt that choosing the right cylinder heads for your combination can greatly affect the horsepower and ...

The small-block Chevrolet has been the most popular V-8 engine since it was introduced in 1955 as a truly small displacement V-8 of just 265 ci. Physically small enough to fit in virtually any engine ...