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

Nelson Racing builds a 427-inch stroker for a customer’s 1955 Chevy show car. With a solid-roller valvetrain, and the right parts, this big-inch small-block Chevy made over 600 hp on Westech’s dyno.

Chevrolet's small-block V8 engine's simple, reliable design outperforms modern turbocharged rivals in terms of durability and power potential.