Magnesium has found use in the broader automotive industry since the 1920s for a variety of applications, ranging from chassis to powertrain construction. Many vehicles utilize magnesium and its ...

When you find yourself in need of a new engine for your vehicle, you'll likely end up buying a remanufactured engine instead of rebuilding it or having it rebuilt. That decision depends on the type of ...

Psssst! Junkyard scrounging or rebuilding stuff can be overrated. Yes, we're admitting that dirty fact. Especially when it comes to the engine. There's probably no other part of your truck that can be ...

For years, Ma Mopar has had a reputation for being the biggest supplier of crate engines for Mopar enthusiasts, bar none. Well, it's 2006, and the guys at Mopar are still at it. They have come out ...

While there have been some iconic big-block engines over the last few decades, it's difficult to argue with the success of the small-block engine. Small-block engines not only weigh less — allowing ...

Inside the engine are several fascinating parts, which you can see in Figure 7-8. At the top are the cylinder heads. These contain the mechanisms that allow the valves to open and close, letting the ...

If your project car has a busted engine, you may be trying to choose between a new crate motor and a rebuild. Here's how to ...

Part 3: It took a few tweaks and old-school tricks to get max power from our small-block Chevy that we built at TPS Motorsports. First Look: Summit SPC Engine Block Part 1: Summit Racing 427 ...

Volvo once created an engine known as the redblock. Its production didn't continue into the 2000s, but it's still regarded as ...

What we refer to today as the LS family of engines usually refers to the third and fourth generations of Chevrolet’s ...