Engine development has taken thousands ... setup shown above could produce as much as 350 hp. Ford and Chrysler also joined the big-block fray and produced some equally impressive engines.

The 1958 W-Series big-block V-8 really was a monster, with a dry weight of nearly 700 pounds. The engine block was made of cast iron, had a bore center of 4.84 inches, and featured a "side oiling ...

Pontiac and Chevrolet were General Motors' sportier makes, leading each brand to develop unique, performance-oriented, 350-cubic-inch small block engines. Pontiac introduced its new 350-cubic-inch ...