The auto industry is always evolving. In the 1970s, one major change took place when manufacturers starting using aluminum ...

The cylinder block is the foundation of any engine. It houses the crankshaft; connecting rods and pistons; camshaft; and oiling system passages. During each revolution, the block endures extreme ...

Aluminum engine blocks don't weigh as much as their cast iron counterparts, but they are just as subject to the risks of regular heat and cold exposure.

Explore: Aluminum engine blocks cut weight by 40–55% while improving heat transfer, but cast iron remains vital for ...

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 ...

Unless you lurk around the local IHOP on certain days of the year, there ain’t nothing in this world for free. That’s particularly true when it comes to building horsepower—and as the world of LS ...

If you think aluminum engine components—especially cylinder heads or cylinder blocks—are a new arrival on the scene or are strictly for racing, you're probably still waiting for the postman to deliver ...

The 289 engine in our 1965 Mustang G.T. 350 clone sounded good and ran OK, but it just didn’t seem right. The bottom-end power was decent but as rpm rose, the 289 felt lazy. The guy we bought the car ...

The 6.2 liter V8 LT1 engine was produced by General Motors for use in performance vehicles and sports cars. It was part of GM’s Gen V Small Block engine family and was first introduced in the C7 ...

It's self-evident that cars must become lighter in order to reduce fuel consumption. For most car designers this principally means body parts but the powertrain system, which includes the engine, also ...