Chevrolet's acclaimed V8 small-block (which marked an astonishing 100 million units manufactured in 2011) had launched in 1955, first powering that model year's offerings such as the Chevy Bel Air.

The big V8 is often associated with excessive American muscle, but refined variations have played roles in interesting cars ...

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Ford's 302-cubic-inch (5.0-liter) V8 is one of its most successful small-block engines, powering everything from the Mustang to the Mercury Grand Marquis. But it was not only versatile ...

Includes sections on heads, cams, exhaust systems, induction modifications, dyno-tested engine combinations, and complete engine buildups. Part # HP1400 ISBN: 978-1-55788-400-8 EAN: 9781557884008 ...

GM LT heads offer a ton of performance at a budget price, so we figure out how to make them work on a 5.0L 302 small-block Ford engine!

The potential of the modular V8 could extend as far as being a supercar engine, for the Ford GT. It utilized the 5.4-liter V8 in supercharged form for an incredible 550 horsepower and 500 pound-feet.