Excluding aftermarket crate engines, the 496ci (8.1-liter) Vortec 8100 is widely regarded as Chevrolet's largest production big-block V8. Introduced in 2001 as the successor to the 454ci Vortec 7400, ...

In their later years, Vortec engines have fallen victim to some downsides, like Active Fuel Management, an aggressive thirst for oil, and engine knocking. But back when they were brand-new, these ...

The Big Block motor that spearheaded the muscle car era. We dive into the details behind this impressive engine and its legacy. Debuted in 1970, the Chevy 454 Big Block became iconic for power and ...

American carmakers in the 1960s chased trends like Metallica cutting their hair. Seemingly, every brand had to have a large displacement V8, even producing ...