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

Small Block Chevy Head Identification Guide | Casting Numbers Explained

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.

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Tim M. has tried to stay true to the vintage route, but sometimes, exceptions must be made. For example, the original oiling system's paper element and canister are functional, but an upgraded system will be more reliable.

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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.

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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!

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

Alternator Bracket Install on a 454 Big Block Chevy

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.

Upgrading the Cooling System for a Small Block Chevy

Learn how to use Speedway Motors' Oil Filter Opener to open your filter and inspect how your the health of your motor.

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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.

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How to maintain coolant temperature for a Big Block Chevy engine. Installation instructions for a double pass radiator and electric fan in a 1954 Chevy Bel Air.

454 Big Block Chevy Radiator Install

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