Chevy big block engines have a lot of character and history behind them. Does that make the hassle that can come with their potential problems worth it?

No doubt about it, building a big-block Chevy is a more expensive proposition than one of its small-block kin; however, many favor these engines because their easy power and bountiful cubes ...

Chevrolet's lineage of big block engines started with the W-series from 1958, and eventually encompassed iconic engines like the 454 and ZL1 427.

Chevy's Vortec 8100 — AKA the L18, AKA the Vortec 8.1 — was the last of The General's big block V8s, a line of engines that traced its lineage clear back to the fire-breathing muscle cars of ...

For starters, it's a small block that didn't originate in one of the Generals foundries. It's one of World Products all-new MoTown castings that wear MoTown 220 heads.

With direct injection and variable valve timing, this is no ordinary big block. But then, Larry Hofer is no ordinary mechanic.

The combo of a small car and a big engine gets to the very heart of hot rodding, but this Chevy Spark is an extreme example of that tried-and-true formula.

Chevy big block engines have a lot of character and history behind them. Does that make the hassle that can come with their potential problems worth it?