How small can an engine be and still be considered a big block? Let's take a look at how different manufacturers over the years have tackled this challenge.

A crack in your engine block is a pretty intimidating problem. Here's how they happen, what you can do to fix it, and how to avoid the issue in the first place.

The LS and Vortec engines are well-known to be under the hood of GM models, but there are key differences between them. Here's what you need to know.

Summit Racing expands its line of affordable SPC V-8 engine blocks into the LS world. The Pro LS block is built for 1,000-plus HP and can go as big as 468 ci.

In this installment we fill the Summit Racing SPC engine block with a stroker kit as we build a modern SBC using off-the-shelf parts.

Magnesium engine blocks are seen as desirable for incredibly specific purposes, but is there any particular reason why you should or shouldn't have one?