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The legendary Chevy LS engine: How it redefined performance standards

Explore the rise of GM's iconic LS small-block engine, from its debut in the C5 Corvette to its impact on performance ...
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70 years: A look back at the Chevy small-block V8 engine

As Chevrolet celebrates the 70th anniversary of its small-block V8 engine, let's take a look at the engine's history. This year, Chevrolet is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its small-block V8 ...
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The Story Behind GM’s Most Powerful Small Block V8 Ever Produced

Because of its diminutive-sounding name, many people assume a small-block V-8 is kind of a wuss, but the reality is, they are ...
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GM's Small-Block Turns 70 and It Is Here To Stay, While Other Carmakers Phase Out the V8s

GM's small block V8 still stands as one of the auto giant's iconic engines even 70 years after it first rolled off the production line. GM celebrates its seventh decade on the market in 2024 with the ...
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Chevy Will Never Stop Using Its Small-Block LT V8 — And That’s A Good Thing

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...
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The Best Bang For Your Buck V8 Crate Engine You Can Buy

What is the best bang-for-buck V-8 crate engine you can buy in 2024? The correct answer is Chevy's tried and true swap platform, the “Gen IV” 6.2-liter LS3 V-8 engine. Why the LS3 when there are ...
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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LZ0 Duramax vs. L87 Small Block: Which Engine Is Best for You?

Remember when the Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and what used to be Chrysler all offered light-duty pickup trucks with available turbo diesel oomph? Only the largest of the Detroit-based ...