I'm in the process of building a 348 Chevy stroker [W-series early big-block] engine with a 4-inch stroke crankshaft, 6.135-inch [center-to-center] H-beam stroker rods, a 0.030-inch overbore, and a 10 ...

Only 2,828 409s were made in 1965, and 82 of those were Impala station wagons; this survivor was not touched after the ...

Q: Hi, Greg, I’m very much enjoy with your Cars We Remember articles, so thanks for being a great, well-informed writer! I’m a 70-year-old “car nut” myself and paid close attention to cars since 1955 ...

The Chevy 409 has earned a rightful place in high-performance history thanks to its early success in Super Stock drag racing--and a certain pop song by the Beach Boys. But with a relatively brief ...

“Chevy 400 2-Bolt, 348, 409 & the Mystery Engine” dives into the history, design, and performance differences among Chevrolet’s most intriguing engines. The video breaks down unique features, ...

How can I tell a 348 from a 409? Q: Greg, I enjoyed your articles on the 409 Chevy. How can you tell the difference between a 409 and a 348 engine from the outside? Thanks, Bob M., email from Illinois ...

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 ...

I'm in the process of building a 348 Chevy stroker [W-series early big-block] engine with a 4-inch stroke crankshaft, 6.135-inch [center-to-center] H-beam stroker rods, a 0.030-inch overbore, and a 10 ...