Despite their diminutive-sounding stature, small-block V-8s have been the dominant engine for American performance cars.

Chrysler brought a much better small-block engine option with the 340ci V-8. Though small in displacement, it was built with high-performance parts including a dual-plane intake manifold ...

While there have been some iconic big-block engines over the last few decades, it's difficult to argue with the success of ...