When Tom Nelson recently posted pictures and a video on Instagram of this unique engine he’d just finished, we knew we had to stop by for a closer look. A cursory glance at those unmistakable valve ...

The Chevrolet 409 V8 had a significant, but brief moment in the history of American big-block, high-performance engines. While the 409 V8 may be best known as the title of a popular Beach Boys song ...

There's a long-standing assumption that the Chevy 348/409W engine is a nostalgic relic from days gone by. But as we showed last month, fresh aftermarket goodies have breathed new life into the W--576 ...

The 1963 Chevrolet Impala 409 has never been subtle. Even among Chevrolet loyalists, the W-motor big blocks carry a mythic glow, the kind of powerplants that helped rewrite performance expectations ...

The Chevrolet 409 Impala is a classic American muscle car that has captured the hearts of car enthusiasts and collectors alike. Produced during a brief yet impactful period, the 409 Impala remains a ...

In every car enthusiast, there is an underlying passion for power. Typically, that power is measured in an engine via horsepower. Though there can be some confusion as to how horsepower is calculated, ...

What happens when a great Detroit engine, a great Detroit car, a great Diney movie, and a great imagination bump into eachother in the 1980s? An abomination so utterly cool, it's hardly conceivable ...