In the world of American Muscle, one saying has remained true, and that there is "no replacement for displacement." For decades, if you wanted more power in your vehicle, the answer was simple: you ...

Increasing an engine’s compression ratio is a proven way of unlocking extra horsepower, but there’s a point of diminishing returns. The team at Garage 54, the Russian mechanics who built a V16 using ...

Today's automotive enthusiast can order a 500+ horsepower small-block Chevy V8 crate engine with a phone call or just a few clicks from the comfort of their home. Even better, they can choose from ...

Not all small-block V8s were created equal, but this one was destined to shine from the first ignition.

From the archives: Using a stash of parts and an old set of AFR 227 heads, see how this small-block combo got every last bit of power. To celebrate HOT ROD's 75th anniversary, we teamed up with ...

We put both engines on the dyno to see which made more horsepower and torque. It didn’t go as planned. Over the past year, we assembled two very mild small-blocks aimed at the typical hot-rodder ...

A computer generated power stroke of an internal combustion engine, following ignition - Pathompong Thongsan/Getty Images When comparing engine specs for nearly any combustion engine automobile, we ...

Getting an engine compression test for your car is a bit like having your blood pressure taken. It sounds complicated without context, but it's a relatively straightforward and painless procedure that ...