Hot Rod

Here’s a Look at the Various Chevy Big-Block Casting Changes Through the Years

With LS swaps all the rage these days, it's easy to forget big-blocks are still alive and thriving. That's because when it comes to making big power and even bigger torque, building it with a ...
Motor Trend

The Zl-1 Engine's Rebirth - Awesome Aluminum

For those who need a reminder, the ZL-1 was an aluminum version (heads and block) of the Chevy Mark IV big-block. Designed for racing, it appeared on the scene in 1969, displacing 427 ci and making ...
autoevolution

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LZ0 Duramax vs. L87 Small Block: Which Engine Is Best for You?

When it comes to maximum towing capacities, the LZ0 and L87 are very close. Only 100 pounds (45 kilograms) separate the ...
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The Legendary Small-Block Chevy V-8: A Look Back at Its Highlights and Evolution

Tracing the history-and milestones-of what just might be the most significant V-8 engine ever designed. To celebrate HOT ROD's 75th anniversary, we teamed up with CASTROL GTX to bring you some of the ...
Road & Track

Inside the Shop Building the Chevy LS-Based V-12 Engines of Your Dreams

There’s a reason Chevy’s LS series small-block V-8s dominate the custom-car world. They're compact, lightweight, relatively cheap, and backed by seemingly infinite aftermarket support, making them an ...