A cracked engine block is generally considered a bad thing for many reasons, but just how can you tell whether or not your ...

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 ...

The mighty 421 cubic-inch, 400+ horsepower Pontiac Super Duty Big Block is an icon of American muscle. Here's what made the ...

A lot of people were celebrating when white smoke over the Vatican meant there was a new pope in town -– and that included plenty of gearheads with great ideas about what the new guy should use as his ...

There are many differences between diesel and gas engines, including some less obvious aspects of engine construction, such ...

If you are a racing buff, gearhead, or DIY mechanic, then you're sure to have come across debates between big-block engines versus small blocks and other modern engines. Each big block engine has its ...

The Big Block motor that spearheaded the muscle car era. We dive into the details behind this impressive engine and its legacy. Debuted in 1970, the Chevy 454 Big Block became iconic for power and ...