There are certain engine configurations that are known even to those whose interest in engines is minimal. For instance, most people will know what makes a V-engine a V-engine, and even the ...

Big-block engines sit at the heart of some of the most iconic American performance cars and trucks, yet the term is often used loosely, as if it were just a synonym for “big horsepower.” In reality, a ...

When the Y-Block V8 debuted in 1954, it boasted a long list of improvements over its predecessor. It was not only more powerful than Ford's previous Flathead V8, but was also significantly more rigid.

The last few years have seen a change in the performance aftermarket as more manufacturers move to a direct-to-consumer sales model. As an understandable reaction, some of the largest online retailers ...

Automakers employ teams of automotive engineers and engine design specialists to create the best automobiles for various purposes. Engine designs intended to make big power range from the familiar V ...

The Internet has created a strange distortion field around stock engine blocks. Spend enough time watching dyno videos, dragstrip clips, and street-car glory-pass reels, and it becomes easy to believe ...

Cale has spent the last year as a contributer for South Africa's leading motoring magazine, and writing for CARmag.co.za. After completing his Higher Certificate in Film at the SAE Institute, he ...