When building a new engine, much attention is paid to enhance piston ring seal, especially during the break-in process. This effort begins by making sure the cylinder walls are as clean as possible ...

Over the years, we’ve built dozens of small-block, big-block and LS-based engines where we have set custom ring end gaps. We must admit that we rarely check the end gap on the two small stainless ...

The days of the budget-friendly crate engine have sadly disappeared. Sure, you can still find a fully assembled long-block for less than $3,000, but with cast pistons and rebuilder heads, these are ...

Engine building development advances because manufacturers and performance specialists work to achieve higher power output, better efficiency, and longer engine lifespan. The combination of hybrid ...