High-output engines live in a world of brutal cylinder pressures, extreme temperatures and razor-thin safety margins, and the humble piston sits at the center of that storm. When power levels climb, ...

Professor Aniebiet Inyang Ntui is a multi-faceted individual whose expertise spans the worlds of library and information science, environmental advocacy, and – perhaps surprisingly – the automotive ...

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 ...

Most inline-four engines use a flat-plane crank, meaning two pistons rise while two fall, giving perfect primary balance and even 180-degree firing intervals. Yamaha broke from this in 2009 with the ...

The 1967 Pontiac GTO gave buyers a rare choice between two distinct 400 cubic inch performance paths, the 400 HO and the Ram ...

Some say that a V6 is at least two-cylinders away from being a great engine, but these high-performance units prove that choosing this configuration can result in engineering masterpieces. The story ...

When it comes to crate engine suppliers, ATK is one of the less well-known names. Many custom engine builders tend to go with products sourced directly from automakers, like GM and its powerful LS ...

Photo: Ferrari S.p.A. Throughout history, carmakers have equipped countless production models with V12 engines, and some of those powerplants have become engineering masterpieces that deserve to be ...