Chevy Small Block V8 396 Parts

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!

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.

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

In this Tech Tip, John advises a customer on the parts needed to slip a small block Chevy engine in his 1953 Chevy 3600.

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

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.

The 454 big block Chevy is still a popular build option for when there is no replacement for displacement!

The 1964 Corvette L79 327 is legendary, learn more about this storied engine and what you need to build a clone.

Heath P. tells his story on how the passion for 'hot rodding' was instilled in him by his grandfather. From driving tractors on their family farm to becoming a Ford family, you are in for a good read.

Tim talks about the rare V8-60 engine and the parts we have to offer for one.