big-block
adjective
automotive
: having a large cylinder block (see block entry 1 sense 1e)
a big-block engine
… an alcohol-burning, supercharged big-block monster truck …—
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That model was a one-year wonder, with only 2,048 big-block examples made before 1968 model-year production went to A.O. Smith in Ionia, Mich., fully under Ford’s management.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2024
Topped with twin Holley 650 cfm carburetors on an aluminum intake manifold, the big-block officially developed 355 hp and 420 ft lbs of torque, though these were conservative numbers in the spirit of the times.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2023
The cars were used as test beds by the shop and were kitted out with all manner of experimental and performance upgrades, including a big-block V-8 and a new suspension.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 June 2023
McLaren used Chevrolet engines throughout its era of dominance, with the big-block 8.3-liter engine in the 1971 M8F reported as making over 800 horsepower.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2023
And the first 100 of these big-block engines were equipped with Edelbrock aluminum intake manifolds.
—Ben Stewart, Popular Mechanics, 13 Apr. 2023
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2024
Topped with twin Holley 650 cfm carburetors on an aluminum intake manifold, the big-block officially developed 355 hp and 420 ft lbs of torque, though these were conservative numbers in the spirit of the times.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2023
The cars were used as test beds by the shop and were kitted out with all manner of experimental and performance upgrades, including a big-block V-8 and a new suspension.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 June 2023
McLaren used Chevrolet engines throughout its era of dominance, with the big-block 8.3-liter engine in the 1971 M8F reported as making over 800 horsepower.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2023
And the first 100 of these big-block engines were equipped with Edelbrock aluminum intake manifolds.
—Ben Stewart, Popular Mechanics, 13 Apr. 2023
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“Big-block.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big-block. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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