From the December 1970 issue of HOT ROD: There’s a whole lot of science necessary to drag 720 horsepower out of 203 cubic inches. These days, we don't bat an eye at a 720-hpsmall-block Chevy, but we ...
When it comes to high-output engines, cars with lots of cylinders -- like ones sporting a V10, V12, or even W16 engine -- are probably the first thing to come to mind. These powerful engines include ...
You need lots of cubic inches for lots of power, right? Well, not really. Here are 10 cars with small engines that make big ...
Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...
Two of the most common engine configurations you'll find these days are naturally aspirated and turbocharged. In short, a naturally-aspirated engine (also known as an NA engine) breathes atmospheric ...
When it comes to light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicle engines, Cummins diesel engines are among the most reliable options available. Although Cummins was founded in 1919 and produced several truly ...
Although Subaru didn't invent flat engines, and isn't the only automaker still using them, those motors have become a defining characteristic of the brand. (The same can be said for all-wheel drive, ...
The GM Gen 6 Small Block is a family of gasoline eight cylinder engines produced by General Motors Company for use in various vehicles, including sports cars, pickup trucks, SUVs and possibly vans.
As we reported on these pages in August of '69, Chula Vista's resident genius and full-time tinkerer, Bruce Crower, was deeply engrossed in a rather involved project at "breathing" the small-block ...