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Chevrolet small block V8: 74 years of evolution and innovation

The Chevrolet Small Block V8 has enjoyed a 74-year journey, from its debut in 1955 to its latest sixth-generation engine.
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GMC’s Jimmy SUV Could Return With A V8 The 4Runner And Bronco Don’t Have

When Chevrolet brought the Blazer badge out of retirement, it seemed to completely miss a very clear target. Rather than make the Blazer something akin to the original, a rugged off-roader, it was ...
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GM's Small-Block Turns 70 and It Is Here To Stay, While Other Carmakers Phase Out the V8s

GM's small block V8 still stands as one of the auto giant's iconic engines even 70 years after it first rolled off the production line. GM celebrates its seventh decade on the market in 2024 with the ...
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Which Toyota 4Runner Generation Used A V8 Engine?

The new sixth-generation Toyota 4Runner is powered exclusively by a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. In some trims, that four-cylinder engine pumps out 278 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque. In ...
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Have Turbos And Hybrids Closed The Difference Between Small Block And Big Block V8s?

It used to be, if you wanted a more powerful V8 engine, you'd have to build it bigger. It was a simple numbers game: Typically, the higher an engine's displacement, the higher its horsepower. This ...