The popular small-block Chevy 350 has long been one of the most popular engine choices for General Motors automobiles. However, GM's venerable 350 cubic-inch V8 wasn't created overnight.

Instead, it has a honkin’ 8.1-liter big-block Chevy V8 with a turbo strapped to it. It’s the work of Evan Thompson, who’s been known by his buddies to do this type of thing. “I also built ...