Chevy’s small block engine is one of the most iconic in all of automotive history. In fact, there have been over 100 million Generation 1 small-block engines built since its inception in the 1950s, making it the most popular V-8 of all-time.
With that in mind, it should not be forgotten just how important it is for true gear heads to know how to work on one of these beasts. Just ask the folks over at Hagerty.
Recently, these guys put together a sped up, time lapse video chronicling the entire dis-assembly and restoration of a classic Chevy small-block. Fortunately for us, the speed doesn’t get in the way of seeing every step of the process. Check out this gem of a video that ONLY runs for an astonishing 3 minutes and 48 seconds…