Mercury Chevy 283 Engine Parts

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.

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!

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

In this project, you will see how Jeff repaints a garage sale 496 BluePrint crate engine and learn the importance of preparing the engine for a successful restoration.

Concerned about a transmission swap? Our engine transmission compatibility checker will help confirm what you need to make it happen.

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

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

Derek kicks off his 55 Chevy rebuild with a fresh small block.