Modified Gen 2 Small Block Chevy Cylinder Block Components

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.

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

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

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!

Small block Chevy V8 or the modern LS V8? Which one comes out on top as the best engine to swap into your ride?

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

Learn the differences between Chevy 2-bolt and 4-bolt main blocks, how to ID them, key years, and whether a 4-bolt is worth it for your build

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.

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.

This article demonstrates how to install a complete Winters quick change kit with additional parts including birdcages, brackets, and calipers for a modified race car.