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Swapping an engine can be challenging yet fun. When you add a performance swap in the mix it can be even more exciting. Here is a view of an engine swap in process

Crate engines offer a way to obtain large amounts of horsepower without the hassle of purchasing and installing individual components. Choosing a crate engine involves understanding your...

Large displacement, "big block" Chevrolet engines have been in production since the mid 1960s in both cars and trucks offered by Chevrolet and GMC. This engine was initially developed for...

Many times when buying a car, it is hard to distinguish between years just by glancing at the car itself. The same can also be said when trying to identify the year of a car's engine when looking...

The Chevrolet Nova is a type of car manufactured by Chevrolet from 1961 to 1978. Originally created as a medium-sized option between the company's full-size Chevrolet and its smaller Corvair, the...

The small block Chevy engines, introduced in 1955 at 265 cubic inches, continued expanding in size even while maintaining the same external dimensions. The 400 cubic inch version was produced from...

Many late-model vehicles include a new type of technology called wireless keys, smart keys or advanced keys. Chrysler calls the feature "Keyless Go." Using your wireless key may be difficult at...

Dry sump oiling systems are primarily used in racing and off road vehicles and offer improvements to engine lubrication through higher pressures, constant oil supply and horsepower gains for the...

Classic Mustangs are quite possibly the most recognizable automobile from the 1960s and early 1970s. These cars have steadily appreciated in value as the number of classic Mustangs in good...

At some point every car owner whose engine has a timing belt will need to replace that belt -- either as part of regular maintenance or when it breaks and leaves them stranded. This begs the...

In theory, there is very little that could be accomplished by a dual exhaust system that couldn't be done by one single large pipe. An exhaust system's sole purpose is one of evacuation. The only...

Though considered by many an old-fashioned approach to increasing engine longevity and octane tolerance, water injection is currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity due to the engine...

Truck pulling is an extremely popular form of motor sport in the American Midwest and South. However, power-mongers worldwide enjoy this contest of titanic towing, relishing the sight and sound of...

Identifying an engine can come in handy. For one, if it's at a junkyard and you're looking at it for a future project, knowing what you've got is helpful. For two, it helps find parts for your...

You love your Ford. You gave her a girl's name, bought her new billet valve covers for your third anniversary and would probably marry her if you lived in Massachusetts. So what can you do at this...

A turbocharger has a turbine and a compressor linked to a common axle. The engine exhaust manifold blows exhaust gases into the turbine intake, which causes the turbine wheel to spin. This...

Adjusting the valve train when using a solid lifter cam involves the same procedures used as when adjusting for a hydraulic cam. The only real difference is the clearances involved, which are...

Replacing your engine's cylinder heads is one of the most efficient ways to build power, and is a great way to build a strong foundation for future power. As the main junction point for inflow...

Ford's Boss 302 small-block engine was designed specifically for racing and is extremely valuable and rare, due in part because the Boss 302 was only produced for the 1969 and 1970 model years. By...

On normally aspirated cars, ambient air enters the engine's combustion chamber by simply flowing in through an opening, sometimes also passing through an electronic air flow meter. On turbocharged...

The new Hemi engine, known by the designation DCX in the world of hot rodding, offers many advantages over the old-style street Hemi. The only real drawback to using the newer DCX-style engine is...

Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari began producing road cars in 1947 to finance his race car program. Today, Ferraris are perhaps the most sought-after and expensive exotic high-performance cars on the...

Blow-off valves are typically used in turbocharged engines. Squeezing performance out of a standard engine can be a difficult and dangerous thing to do, so blow-off valves are made to protect the...

The Chevrolet Camaro has been a favorite of car enthusiasts ever since it was first released in 1966. These first-generation, early model Camaros still tend to be preferred by Camaro lovers...

Nitro cars are one of the fastest types of vehicles, which makes them perfect for automotive racing. The cars move faster than NASCAR vehicles and produce more horsepower than nearly every type of...

The Chevrolet big-block 427-cubic-inch engine was available on some Corvettes, Camaros and full-size Chevrolet Cars produced from 1966 to 1969, when the engine was replaced with the 454. The 427...

With its rear engine layout that provides a lot of grip over the rear tires, a VW Bug makes an excellent candidate for an off-road vehicle. More commonly referred to as a Baja Bug, a VW modified...

If you want you car to run, start with a running real car. If you do not want it to work buy a car from a junk yard. First you have to get rid of the outside steel of the car. Then you have to...

The Impreza is a compact car from Japanese automaker Subaru. Unlike its competitors, Subaru has always offered all-wheel-drive as an option on the Impreza, which is normally a front-wheel-drive...

The Honda Accord has proven to be one of the more resilient automotive name-plates in history, trailing only Honda's own Civic and the Toyota Corolla for longest running production passenger...

With the recent interest in alternative-powered vehicles in the forefront of today's transportation news, the concept of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) electric cars is not only plausible, but entirely...

From the late 1960s to the early 1970s, American muscle cars were all the craze among automobile enthusiasts. The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was introduced in 1970 at the height of the muscle car era....

The eight cylinder Chevrolet 305 is poorly regarded because of poor factory performance, especially when compared to Chevy's larger 350 engine. While General Motors had to make some compromises in...

The Plymouth Barracuda, which became known as the 'Cuda in later years, was one of the original muscle cars, the high-performance, large-engine American vehicles that rose to prominence in the...

Mazda offered a trip computer feature on 2006-2007 Grand Touring models of the popular Mazda 3. Fortunately for owners, the trip computer is equipped on every trim level of the vehicle, including...

The Chevrolet Camaro, which began production in 1967 and continues today, has been a mainstay of affordable American performance. Originally designed to compete with Ford's wildly popular Mustang,...

Pontiac engine blocks look identical to engine blocks in other vehicles. Fortunately, because of the modern VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) system, we are now able to identify the type of...

The Ford Mustang is one of the most popular and recognizable vehicles ever produced by an American automobile manufacturer. First introduced in 1964, the Mustang was a relatively inexpensive...

Toyota's VIP remote start system is an excellent feature that allows you to crank your engine from a distance, and even pre-set your air conditioning or heat to cool or warm the vehicle. If you...

Horsepower and torque are measurements of work and power and are a essential when describing the performance of any engine or motor. In order to keep these measurements consistent from application...

The history of compact cars is the history of engineering for both fuel economy and low cost. "Compact car" is an American term used to describe a car smaller than a mid-sized saloon. The history...

The Chrysler PT Cruiser has been very popular since it was first introduced in 2000. Over the past several years, the model has stayed true to its original vision as an affordable, fun and...

The high-performance Dodge Viper has been produced by Chrysler since 1992. It's a two-seater sports car powered by a V-10 engine that has gained a following among celebrities and racing...

Although the automobile is considered to be an American creation, the invention of the automobile engine is rooted in Europe. It developed over a period of more than a century from the use of...

Big block Chevy engines have been produced since 1963. The engines started with the 409ci engine followed by the 396ci, and then the 427ci engines. The 454ci was introduced in 1970. A big block...

An engine's compression ratio describes the combined volume that exits in an engine's cylinder when the piston within the cylinder is at its lowest position and at its highest position. The higher...

Volkswagen motors, for most of the 20th century, were air-cooled, horizontally opposed, four-cylinder engines. These engines are readily identifiable by their uncommon appearance and can be...

Identifying a Chevy Big Block engine is simple once the codes are located on the engine and identifiers are translated. The codes contain a prefix and suffix that will identify where the engine...

Chevrolet engines are quite possibly the most popular engines used in hot rods today. This is not surprising, considering the vast selection of aftermarket parts and the fact that Chevrolet engine...