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Chevy Short Block Engines

The Chevy short block engines section includes technical advice from the basics of building a short block Chevy engine to a detailed look at block-plug kits and how to install them.
355ci Small Block - The Spruced Goose 355ci Small Block - The Spruced Goose
A Power-Packed 355 Small-Block For The Street more
Information About Crankshafts - CHP How It Works Information About Crankshafts - CHP How It Works
Crankshaft Experts Talk Metallurgy, Race Balancing, Counterweight Profiling, Heat Treating, Production Techniques, And Much More. more
Shafiroff Racing Engines Builds Small-Block Engine - The Modest Mouse Shafiroff Racing Engines Builds Small-Block Engine - The Modest Mouse
A casual look at the Chevy small-block marketplace reveals a large amount of attention being dedicated to the LS series-from how-to... more
Affordable Parts For A Small-Block - Top Brawn Affordable Parts For A Small-Block - Top Brawn
As the recession hits hard across the nation, a good majority of us are scraping together what we can to get the biggest bang for the... more
Pettis Performance 598ci Big-Block - Big, Wild, & Nasty Part two Pettis Performance 598ci Big-Block - Big, Wild, & Nasty Part two
Last month we embarked on a mission to build a big, wild, and nasty big-block engine to compete in the West Coast radial tire ranks. more
496ci Engine Build - Big-Block On A Budget 496ci Engine Build - Big-Block On A Budget
Funny thing about economic downturns; they may lessen the amount hot rodders are willing or able to lay out for an engine build more
400ci Dart Aluminum Small Block Engine Build - Aluma-Mouse 400ci Dart Aluminum Small Block Engine Build - Aluma-Mouse
Check out this professional 400ci Dart aluminum small block engine build! more
404CI LS2 Carburetor Engine Build - High Winder 404CI LS2 Carburetor Engine Build - High Winder
Over the years we've been involved with a number of Gen III and IV engine builds and for longtime readers, you may even recognize the... more
Moroso Performance Company Insight - CHP Insider Moroso Performance Company Insight - CHP Insider
If there's a common thread amongst Moroso's vast array of products, it's that they're all hardcore, every single one of them. Founded by... more
Performance Chevy LS Engine Comparison - LS Motors Decoded Performance Chevy LS Engine Comparison - LS Motors Decoded
Some hot rodders are reluctant to embrace the indisputable virtues of technology. Let's call them traditionalists. Others would rather push... more
Chevy Big Block Zex Nitrous Perimeter Plate Install - The Big Squeeze Chevy Big Block Zex Nitrous Perimeter Plate Install - The Big Squeeze
If you recall from our November '08 issue ("A Monster is Born"), Steve Brulé of Westech Performance built a superb naturally aspirated 12:1... more
1972 Chevy Nova LSX Engine Swap - Modernized! 1972 Chevy Nova LSX Engine Swap - Modernized!
Check out our 1972 Chevy Nova as we perform a high performance LSX engine swap! more
496 Short Block Top End Engine Build - Ground & Pound 496 Short Block Top End Engine Build - Ground & Pound
Check out the affordable engine modifications for this Chevy 496 short block engine! more
Trick Flow Cylinder Head Insight - CHP Insider Trick Flow Cylinder Head Insight - CHP Insider
Check out Trick Flow and what it takes to design and manufacture high performance cylinder heads and which one is the best choice for your... more
MDS Ignition, Comp Cams Roller Rockers & Holley Carburetor Upgrade - Recession Buster MDS Ignition, Comp Cams Roller Rockers & Holley Carburetor Upgrade - Recession Buster
Read all about this 1964 Chevy Chevelle as we upgrade it with an MDS ignition, Comp Cams roller rockers, and a new Holley carburetor which... more
383 Short Block Engine Build - Open-Box Policy 383 Short Block Engine Build - Open-Box Policy
Check out this 383 Short Block Engine build for under 10 grand and see how we get over 450 horsepower. more
434 Stroker Build - W-Engine Revival - Part Two 434 Stroker Build - W-Engine Revival - Part Two
Part two for this engine build. This time we are taking our Chevy 348 engine and making it a 434 stroker. more
Mast Motorsports LS Engine Insight - CHP Insider Mast Motorsports LS Engine Insight - CHP Insider
Horace Mast of Mast Motorsports explains how you can drop an LS engine in any Chevy and what developments have been made for Gen IV parts... more
Mighty Demon 750 Carburetor Street Tuning - Mighty Max Mighty Demon 750 Carburetor Street Tuning - Mighty Max
We fine tune a Might Demon 750 Carburetor for the street with our 383 small-block test engine. more
Chevy 348 Big Block Engine Restoration - 348 Revival Chevy 348 Big Block Engine Restoration - 348 Revival
We transform our 348ci Big-Block engine to a 434ci stroker and show you step-by-step how it's done. more
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FIRE
My internet was down due to the fire up here in the Antlope Valley (high desert). It was not close... more
What is a good coolant temp...
I just purchased a 63 impala last year and just got around to rebuilding the stock 283. My question... more
E-85 Carb'd 383 CID 6-71 Roots Blown makes 700 HP
Rob Mix the guy behind E-85 Carbs built a 383 with a 10.5:1 CR but decided he wanted Boost so... more
1970 Chevelle First time at the drag strip
Well I just got back from the local paved 1/8,,,,, Boy was it interesting First pass,,, I got to... more
FUEL PRESSURE
so i have changed from TBI to carbureted and i have installed the fuel pressure regulator...What... more