In the case of the 383-cubic inch stroker, engine builders would modify crankshafts designed for the 400-cubic inch small block Chevrolet V8 and place them into modified 350-cubic inch Chevy blocks.

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 ...

developed a range of engines for those cars, starting with the S6-type, which powered the Mitsubishi PX 33 back in 1935, and more recently including the reliable Mitsubishi 4G94 and 4D56 engines.

Metallic bearings sit between the engine block—which is essentially the engine rotating assembly’s housing—and crankshaft, again ensuring smooth efficient motion. Across the engine block are all kinds ...