In the great rivalry between Chevrolet and Ford, Jason Carlisle, a former mechanic and current hobbyist racer, took sides decades ago. But when it came time to replace the engine in his Mustang racecar, he did the unthinkable. He installed a small-block Chevy engine. Called the SBC by aficionados, it proved lighter and more reliable than the Ford engine, and just as powerful, at a quarter of the price. “It hurt,” Mr. Carlisle said.

Source: New York Times September 10, 2020 18:45 UTC