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The Chevy small-block that revved like a Japanese superbike

The DZ 302 was Chevy's oversquare small-block V8, built to homologate the Camaro Z/28 for Trans-Am racing and rev safely to 7 ...
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The old-school Chevy small-block V8 beats modern turbo engines

Chevrolet's small-block V8 engine's simple, reliable design outperforms modern turbocharged rivals in terms of durability and ...
Hot Rod

Crate Balls of Fire! 6 Small-Block Chevy V-8s Under $4,000!

If we’re being honest, not every home-built project car needs a fire-breathing V-8. Maybe you just need a reliably built, roadworthy V-8 to get you down the highway—fire to be added at a later date.
autoevolution

5 Sub-$4,000 Chevy Small-Block Crate Engines for Your Budget Truck Build

If you're looking for a budget-friendly small-block Chevy V8 for your next pickup truck project, look no further than these five crate engines available for less than $4,000. When thinking about crate ...
SlashGear

7 Of The Most Powerful Chevy Small-Block Crate Engines

Today's automotive enthusiast can order a 500+ horsepower small-block Chevy V8 crate engine with a phone call or just a few clicks from the comfort of their home. Even better, they can choose from ...
Hot Rod

Birth of the Small-Block Chevrolet V-8: HOT ROD’s First Report in January 1955 Was Prophetic!

Racer Brown, HOT ROD’s tech editor, understood the intrinsic value of the small-block Chevy to such a degree that it changed his life. Despite the fact that more advanced cars in the same price class ...
TopSpeed

Chevy Will Never Stop Using Its Small-Block LT V8 — And That’s A Good Thing

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...