Hot-rodders share a common denominator, irrespective of brand loyalty: get from A to B as fast and as inexpensively as possible. Within the scope of the engine, that means focusing primarily on the ...

Horse Sense:New small-block cylinder heads just keep coming. We've lost count, but there are, or have been, around 40 aftermarket cylinder heads since the 5.0 H.O. engine made the scene. A long time ...

All enthusiasts are basically interested in one thing, getting better performance from their cars. Whether it's better handling, braking, highway cruising, reliability, or simply better straight-line ...

Cylinder Head Design Is One Of The Most Complex And Important Aspects Of Engine Building. We Seek Out The Truth From The Best Head Developers In The Country. Like it or not, cylinder head design is a ...

I worked as a machinist in an automotive machine shop in the early 1980s before my career took me into the aerospace sector. The shop's high volume of mundane engine rebuilds and turning brake drums ...

The Datsun 240Z is one of the most beloved sports cars ever made. More than 50 years after its debut, people are still modifying, improving, and perfecting this legendary machine. Advancements in ...

A head gasket is a crucial component of your vehicle's engine, sealing the engine block and cylinder head to prevent coolant and oil from mixing. When a head gasket fails, it can cause various ...

There are several instances where knowing the location of cylinder number 1 matters, especially for DIY enthusiasts. It's not just trivia, but crucial when diagnosing engine misfires, replacing spark ...