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, ...

The Chevrolet LT-1 engine has become an iconic symbol of small-block performance, combining cutting-edge technology with a ...

The V6 engine still doesn't get the credit it deserves, but these five powerplants prove that the configuration can lead to epic results. When the first mass-produced automotive V6 came into being in ...

Picking up where we left off last month, here is the remainder of potent powerplants neatly packaged in a crate. Crate engines have, for some time, fascinated rodders, and why not-they provide ...

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 ...

Positive Crankcase Ventilation—three dirty words, but do they really need to be perceived that way? In general, the PCV system has two main functions: vapor relief and liquid separation. PCV systems ...

There have been several trucks and SUVs that have used the same engine as the iconic Corvette. Here are some you might not ...

Although Chevrolet developed a V8 engine as early as 1917, the company really made its mark with the small block V8 in 1955. Just three years later the automaker introduced the powerful 348 ci engine ...

BMW fans, you can breathe a sigh of relief. The German automaker says its high-performance M straight-six and V8 engines will live on past the introduction of tougher Euro 8 emissions regulations. As ...

It’s long been a given that a high-performing marine engine requires a higher-octane fuel in order to deliver its rated performance. The engines needed to power the largest of today’s watersports ...

Growing up, Motor Trend was basically Chris' bible. With an ever growing TikTok fan base, Chris decided it was time to take the more serious journalistic approach to talking about his favorite subject ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Modern engines last longer than your grandpa's old jalopy, with some reaching upward of 300,000 miles without skipping a beat. However, like ...