In the times when emissions restrictions were unheard of and oil flowed like water, bigger really was better, and no one did big better than American V8s.

Let's say you're building a custom car, but you're on a strict budget when it comes to the powertrain. What sort of crate engine can you get for around $5,000?

Discover the origins and impact of Chevrolet's small-block V8, the engine that changed American car culture forever.