A dive into Duane's gearhead history might clear up some of this thought process. Growing up in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, area, Duane always had a strong interest in cars. His uncle—who conveniently ...

The small-block Chevrolet that enthusiasts still argue about was never supposed to be a legend. On paper it was a 290 horsepower V8 built for a showroom racing special, rated just below the big ...

How Chevrolet's DZ 302, L79 327, and LT1 350 small-block V8s made big power through high compression, superior airflow, and RPM capability.

This isn’t just a toy. JohnnyQ90’s RC Chevy truck hits 18 mph, packs a $2,099 V8 that revs to 10,000 rpm, and sounds just like a real small-block. The world of radio-controlled (RC) vehicles is driven ...

Outlines how to remove, dissassemble, recondition, rebuild and replace a small-block engine?all in step-by-step clarity. Covers models: 262, 265, 283, 302, 305, 307, 327, 350 and 400 cid engines.

I started learning to work on cars in the late 1970s by helping my stepdad turn salvaged mid-1960s Chevy Chevelles into street-stock-class race cars. Throughout that period, I had my hands on a number ...