When building or rebuilding a car, few decisions will be as important as which engine you choose to power your new ride. Not only do you need to decide which engine you need, you also have to decide ...

HOT ROD recently partnered with Dart Machinery and JE Pistons to build the biggest big-block Chevy you can with off-the-shelf parts, and this is the beginning of that endeavor. Here is our 632ci big ...

Many years ago, there was a '62 Corvette making the rounds around south Florida propelled by a 301 small-block that ran a Duntov 30-30 solid lifter camshaft that shattered the hopes of many would-be ...

Stolen Goods, our '93 Cobra project has created quite a stir in the Mustang community. Our almost unreal find of an SVT machine had a mere 1,300 miles on the clock, but the drivetrain was missing and ...

Building an engine is a sort of rite of passage for motorheads, one that holds the power to provide a tremendous sense of accomplishment, though it can also bring the pain and frustration of failure.

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 ...

Crate engines provide an excellent alternative to rebuilding a stock engine or purchasing a remanufactured long block to renew the HEMI power plant in your Mopar or swap it into your project vehicle.

Learning how to build and understand a mini engine is an exciting journey for anyone interested in mechanics. A mini engine, ...

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 ...