The T-700 will reliably handle as much as 450 lb-ft of torque, making it an ideal replacement transmission for small-block applications.

Something that’s not exactly fooling anyone is the side-exiting pipes, which aren’t connected to the small-block V8 hiding under the Stinger hood with 427 badging.

Welcome to a brief series that charts the evolution and features of the modern GM small-block. This is part two—be sure to check out part one here, which includes a quick backstory and then hops into ...