Factory horsepower ratings have never told the whole story, and nowhere was that more obvious than with a small-block Ford ...

Technically, with enough cutting and welding, you could probably make any combination of block and heads work for at least a few minutes. Slicing and dicing a set of Chevrolet LS or LT V8 heads to fit ...

Why timing matters: Correct ignition timing on a Windsor V8 improves throttle response, prevents detonation, and maximizes horsepower without sacrificing reliability. Carb jetting basics: Holley jet ...

Ford loyalists have always known what it’s like to play second fiddle. While Chevy fans enjoy low‑cost crate engines and endless aftermarket support, Ford Windsor devotees have had to hunt a bit ...

The breakthrough of the 11R 227—a tip of the hat to the cylinder head’s 11-degree valve angle and fully CNC’d 227cc intake ports—is less revolutionary than evolutionary. It takes lessons learned from ...

Chase Bierenkoven is a gearhead and writer based in Denver, Colorado. As the family lore goes, Chase's first word was "truck." Cars have been a problem ever since. By 16, Chase was spending his ...

In automotive nomenclature, small-block V8 engines are typically physically smaller than their big-block counterparts, hence the nickname. With some exceptions, the piston bores, stroke, cylinder head ...

Oftentimes, when we think about impressive muscle cars from the golden age, legendary, big-block V8-powered models come to mind. However, that exciting era also saw the introduction of a few amazing ...