The technology behind a state-of-the-art Pro Stocker is pretty much cut and dried. Tires, chassis, and aerodynamics play a significant and well-defined role, but it's the brute force of a ...

Continuing our look at late-model heads as a solution to lowering compression and making your motor compatible with today's gasolines, this month we'll cover the big-block Chevy. There are two ...

Chevrolet’s Big Block V8 engines, affectionately known as “Rat Motors,” have a storied history rooted in the high-performance ...

Purpose-built factory drag cars with COPO badging are a rarity even among auctions of desirable special-edition vehicles, but a 2023 Chevy COPO Camaro Big Block will soon be up for grabs in a ...

Is the Chevy big block "rat" engine related to the "Mighty Mouse"? How about the "porcupine" or the "elephant"? We uncover a ...

Topping your engine with a set of aftermarket cylinder heads is a near-certain method for making more horsepower and torque—but is the extra power really worth the money? In this episode of Engine ...

Few vehicle phrases roll off the tongue as beautifully as 'Chevy 454 big block.' This selection of words can and has put a smile on many a car enthusiast's face for decades, owing to how good the 454 ...