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 ...

If you live in a region with below freezing temps, you may have heard of engine block heaters. Here's what they are, the ...

Some of the most iconic engines ever made, especially engines from the muscle car era, feature painted engine blocks. Look at the 426 Race HEMI, for example. It was one of the most well-known and ...

Building a performance engine isn't difficult, and it doesn't have to be expensive, but it does take knowledge and planning. We spent a couple of days at JMS Racing Engines, in El Monte, California, ...

Quality engine components are expensive. Especially the trick "hi-po" parts that are usually found reciprocating in a hot rod engine. That's why it's critical when assembling your engine that you get ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. This is an electrical device designed to warm up your vehicle's engine and its fluids in cold weather, giving you smooth starts. It also ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While technology has made life more complicated than ever, it's also arguably better in many regards. So too is the case for engine building, ...