Sleeving an engine block: The pros and cons explained

To sleeve or to bore your engine block? That's the several-hundred-dollar question (maybe into the thousands) as you ...
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Birth of the Small-Block Chevrolet V-8: HOT ROD’s First Report in January 1955 Was Prophetic!

Racer Brown, HOT ROD’s tech editor, understood the intrinsic value of the small-block Chevy to such a degree that it changed his life. The Chevrolet Motors Division of the General Motors Corporation ...
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Why LS Engines Peak at Higher RPM Than Classic Small-Blocks

ANSWERBack in 1955, you (or your grandpa) might have posed a very similar question: "Why does that new-fangled small-block Chevy make more peak power and torque at a higher rpm than my trusty Flathead ...
SlashGear

L86 Vs. L87: What Is The Difference Between These Two Small Block Engines?

General Motors debuted the Gen 5 L86 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V8, one of the most reliable GM engines ever, in 2014 for use in various large SUV and full-size pickup truck applications. While similar to the ...
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GM Gen 6 Small Block Engine Family

The GM Gen 6 Small Block is a family of gasoline eight cylinder engines produced by General Motors Company for use in various vehicles, including sports cars, pickup trucks, SUVs and possibly vans.