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Hemi vs Big Block Chevy: Which engine actually earned its reputation?

The Chrysler Hemi and Chevrolet big block did more than power quarter-mile passes. They became shorthand for two rival philosophies of American horsepower, each with its own mythology and fan base.
AOL

When Did Chevy Make Hemi Engines? A Brief Look At The History Behind Them

Chrysler (and its various automotive brands) will forever be known in popular automotive culture as the company behind the Hemi V8 engine. Whether it was the 426 Street Hemi of the '60s or the ...
Hot Rod

Is the Big-Block V-8 Dead? Its Reign May Be Over, but Don’t Write the Obituary Yet

If you ask any OG hot rodder worth their salt, “what two words best describe the ultimate recipe for making serious horsepower?” We’ll all but guarantee “big” and “block” are the unanimous answers.
Jalopnik

Have Turbos And Hybrids Closed The Difference Between Small Block And Big Block V8s?

It used to be, if you wanted a more powerful V8 engine, you'd have to build it bigger. It was a simple numbers game: Typically, the higher an engine's displacement, the higher its horsepower. This ...