Chevrolet announced the return of the Build Your Own Engine experience over the weekend, when it auctioned off the first-ever Corvette ZR1X at the first Barrett-Jackson event of the year. It is the ...

Could the small-block Chevy be the most popular engine-build that HOT ROD has covered over its 77-year history? We don’t have a running tally, but in our expert guesstimate, that is probably true. So ...

John Lohone’s 1,169-hp all-aluminum Brodix big-block cut through Drag Week’s Pro Street NA class for the win. Here’s how he did it. It’s indeed a fine edge between killing it and being killed off ...

OS Giken is Japanese aftermarket royalty. The company has been producing performance parts like clutches and limited-slip differentials in the city of Okayama since 1973. If you’re in need of some ...

When it comes to building your dream car, choosing the right crate engine is crucial for achieving the performance and reliability you desire. Whether you’re restoring a classic or upgrading a modern ...

You have probably heard the term "blueprinted" at car meets and drag strips. What exactly is it, though, and what does it entail? Blueprinting is the art of engine building that goes way beyond ...

Brett T. Evans has more than a decade of experience driving, writing about, and evaluating automobiles. His early career comprised writing about pre- and post-war classic cars, as well as late-model ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While technology has made life more complicated than ever, it's also arguably better in many regards. So too is the case for engine building, ...