Gilbert Smith is an automotive journalist with over five years of specialized research and writing experience. Before joining CarBuzz in 2024, he produced in-depth buyer’s guides and feature articles ...

For many American drivers, the V8 engine represents more than raw power it’s a trusted companion for the long haul. While downsized turbo engines and hybrids are gaining popularity, the V8 still holds ...

The V8 engine has long stood as a symbol of brute strength, torque-rich power, and old-school mechanical pride. For decades, it’s been the heartbeat of muscle cars, luxury sedans, heavy-duty trucks, ...

General Motors can trace its roots all the way back to the late 1800s and a company that built horse-drawn carriages in Flint, Michigan. Then, in the early 1900s, Billy Durant propelled the automaker ...

In 1955, Chevrolet chief engineer Ed Cole introduced the world to the small-block Chevy V-8. His revolutionary design was the perfect recipe to satisfy a domestic market ravenous for attainable speed.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Chrysler HEMI V8 engine was the first of its kind and has been a popular choice for performance-oriented drivers since it was introduced ...

Originally from Britain, Dave is no stranger to a little rain. So he swapped the UK for France and then Spain. When he's not busy driving much larger commercial vehicles or pretending to be a musician ...

We put both engines on the dyno to see which made more horsepower and torque. It didn’t go as planned. Over the past year, we assembled two very mild small-blocks aimed at the typical hot-rodder ...

There are many ways to determine timing without a scanner. Often, it may depend on where you are at and whether or not you have the correct tools for the job. Timing can mean everything when it comes ...