This Mad Adder series started way back with a 540-inch big-block offered by BluePrint Engines. After running all manner of power-adders on the dedicated BBC stroker, we affectionately dubbed the crate ...

Dyno tested budget 383 Small-Block Chevy looks stock but hides stroker performance If you want budget-friendly power for your Chevy or other hot rod project then it’s hard to beat the time-tested ...

We love sexy, big-power engines as much as anyone, but many of us need to work with real-world budgets that preclude 1,000-hp mills. Still, if you shop right and realize how much fun 500-plus hp can ...

It's pretty exciting when your engine project starts coming together and you've finally got an assembled long-block on your engine stand. For me, it's usually the culmination of months of planning and ...

Stock engines are all well and good, but they aren't the only way to power a vehicle. There are plenty of third-party options out there for those who care to install them. Your current engine could be ...

The difference between a stroker engine and a regular engine lies primarily in the choice of crankshaft. In the case of the 383-cubic inch stroker, engine builders would modify crankshafts designed ...