When it comes to engines, the term "block" can mean a few things. There's big block versus small block and short block vs long block, but at the heart of the matter is the engine itself. The ...

When rebuilding a billet engine block, should you overbore, install cylinder sleeves, or repair the damaged area with welding? Explore the advantages, limitations, and technical considerations behind ...

There are nearly as many engine configurations for motorcycles as there are bikes on the road. What makes Ducati's L-twin ...

Your car's internal combustion engine relies on a huge number of large, small, and oddly-shaped parts. One of the biggest and most important parts of your motor is the engine block or cylinder block, ...

Honda's EP4818506 patent varies cylinder wall thickness by direction to cut weight and simplify manufacturing in a parallel-twin motorcycle engine.

This 427ci sleeper is a good reason why you don’t judge an engine by the size of its block. The art of deception plays a significant role in the hot rod world. Although most enthusiasts are ...

Have you ever broken down the costs associated with getting a new race engine built? Or even getting an old engine rebuilt? If you have and were surprised by how much it cost just to prepare the block ...

Much has changed in the automotive industry since the beginning of the 20th century. Traditionally, the material trusted under the hood for engine blocks was iron. In fact, some brands like Dodge and ...

Researchers shrank a diesel engine cylinder block's main bearing wall to one-seventh scale and showed that the scaled replica ...

Pouring concrete into your engine block might sound like something out of a gearhead's nightmare. If merely putting the wrong oil in your engine can lead to catastrophic damage, just imagine what ...

We know General Motors is introducing two brand-new naturally aspirated Gen 6 Small Block V8 engines for the 2027 Chevrolet ...