Gen 1 LT1 Small Block Chevy Muscle & Classic Car Timing Components

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

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.

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

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

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!

Learn how to set initial timing on the Chevy 350 SBC and the Ford 302. Our guide covers step by step instructions so you can set timing on your engine.

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 classic 350 small-block Chevy is beloved for its simplicity and strength. And yes, you can turbocharge it to unlock modern levels of horsepower. Turbocharging a SBC 350 can transform your vintage V8 into a streetable, tire-shredding monster..

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

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