Why Are Chevy Big Block V8's Called Rat Motors?

Is the Chevy big block "rat" engine related to the "Mighty Mouse"? How about the "porcupine" or the "elephant"? We uncover a ...
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Chevy & Ford Small-Block And Big-Block Engine Books - Web Exclusive

Outlines how to remove, dissassemble, recondition, rebuild and replace a small-block engine?all in step-by-step clarity. Covers models: 262, 265, 283, 302, 305, 307, 327, 350 and 400 cid engines.
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Chevy 350 Small Block Crate Engine: How Much Does It Cost & How Much HP Does It Have?

The 350 cubic inch small-block V8 is one of the most popular engines Chevrolet has ever produced. During its long run, Chevy saw fit to drop the 350 into two generations of the beloved Chevy Corvette, ...

383 Stroker Engine: Why The Chevy Small Block Is Still A Muscle Car Favorite

The 383 doesn't overheat like the 400 and provides more power than a 350. Being the "just right" Goldilocks of muscle-car ...

Chevy's 302 Small Block Engine Was Meant To Break The Rules

Chevrolet wasn't pulling any punches back in the '60s and its use of the 302 engine proved it. Here's why this little beauty ...
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Small-Block Chevy Pump Up! Taking a Street/Strip Engine to the Next Level

To celebrate HOT ROD's 75th anniversary, we teamed up with CASTROL GTX to bring you some of the stories that exemplify the core of what HOT ROD is and reflect the brand's influence on America's car ...