As we'll illustrate in this story, the LS engine is capable of producing big-block-style displacement and power in a small-block-sized package. It seems like something larger than a mouse yet smaller ...

When it comes to the engine in our Mopar, we all want an abundance of power (isn't that why we drive Mopars?), but there are other important aspects regarding the powerplant that sits between the ...

High-output engines live in a world of brutal cylinder pressures, extreme temperatures and razor-thin safety margins, and the humble piston sits at the center of that storm. When power levels climb, ...

Whether you've been doing it practically all your life or have just begun, building engines can be fun. However, your first build up was probably not quite what you expected and you might have found ...

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...

Sure, building a car model is fun, but putting together a life-size, working version of a car you can actually drive is so much more satisfying. Kit cars are essentially prefabricated parts you ...

Nothing hurts more than the moment when you realize your project car's engine has imploded. Whether you are resurrecting a barn-find Mustang or building a drift Miata, a blown engine will likely be ...