Tri-Five Chevy 283 Engine Oil Pans

Identify SBC heads using casting numbers, style tips, and year-by-year guides for your small block Chevy engine projects

Over several generations of small block Chevy (and big block Chevy) engines there have been several changes that dictate what flexplate works with them. We’ll help you determine the correct flexplate for your Chevy engine in this buyer’s guide.

Inside GM’s Gen V LT engine family: history, tech, and performance of each LT engine option available.

Decode small block Chevy engine suffix codes and block casting numbers with our SBC decoding info guide. Learn how to find and decipher your small block Chevy engine codes quickly and easily!

Take a look at a few of the rare and wonderful Chevy engines in the Museum of American Speed!

Understand GM’s AFM system—how it operates, it’s pros and cons, common lifter failures, and your options for tuning, disabling, or full AFM delete.

Small block and big block Chevy engines were designed with two styles of water pumps, short and long. Before you purchase a new pump, it's important to determine which oneyou have.

Learn how to successfully upgrade the cooling system for a 400 small block Chevy. Read tips for installing a water pump and auxiliary coolant lines using fittings and fuel hoses.

We can teach you some of the major differences between the Ford and GM-style T5 Flathead transmission adapter kits. We'll also walk you through choosing the correct parts in order to make this installation a breeze!

Make Your Engine Stand Out with These Engine Block Painting Tips