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How Chevy’s “Rat Motor” became a legendary big block

Chevrolet’s Big Block V8 engines, affectionately known as “Rat Motors,” have a storied history rooted in the high-performance ...

Why Are Chevy Big Block V8's Called Rat Motors?

Is the Chevy big block "rat" engine related to the "Mighty Mouse"? How about the "porcupine" or the "elephant"? We uncover a ...