Hobby Stock Small Block Chevy Pistons

Why the budget-friendly Hobby Stock class is grassroots motorsports at its finest, and perfect for first-time dirt track racers.

Explore dirt stock car racing’s key terms, classes, rules, parts, and tips for success in this ultimate guide for new competitors.

Our new 78-88 GM Metric Chassis kits give the builder an all new kit, ready for assembly. Speedway Motors also carries everything else from suspension, body panels all the way to the engine to put your new Hobby Stock or Stock Car on the track.

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.

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!

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

Knowing popular engine dimensions and weights are critical to a successful engine swap in your project vehicle

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.

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.

Kevin W. walks through each step of installing a new alternator bracket on a 454 Big Block Chevy.