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The most complicated new engine has three cylinders, a rotating block, a stationary head, and is shaped like a circle

Meet the Birotary, a crazy new and complicated engine that has three cylinders arranged like a star, a rotating block, a ...
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When the 1992 Corvette LT1 modernized the small block

The 1992 Corvette LT1 marked a turning point for Chevrolet’s venerable small block, taking a layout that dated back to the ...
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5 ways the 2020 Corvette’s midengine layout led to a better Chevy small-block V8

As different as the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette is from its predecessors, there is one key point of continuity: It’s still powered by a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8, a direct descendent of the famed ...
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Why Ford's 1954 V8 Engine Was Called A Y-Block

When the Y-Block V8 debuted in 1954, it boasted a long list of improvements over its predecessor. It was not only more powerful than Ford's previous Flathead V8, but was also significantly more rigid.

Chevy LT1 Vs LT2 Engines: What's The Difference?

Chevy's LT1 and LT2 engines are both V8s, but the LT2 has several changes such as a dry sump system and redesigned exhaust.
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GM Gen 6 Small Block Engine Family

The GM Gen 6 Small Block is a family of gasoline eight cylinder engines produced by General Motors Company for use in various vehicles, including sports cars, pickup trucks, SUVs and possibly vans.
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Five Of The Most Powerful Chevy Small Block Engines Ever Made

Let's define "small-block" so no one will get mad (people will still get mad). General Motors may call the Gen-III to Gen-V LS and LT V8s "small-blocks" in marketing materials, but even Chevrolet's ...