Automakers employ teams of automotive engineers and engine design specialists to create the best automobiles for various purposes. Engine designs intended to make big power range from the familiar V ...

The cylinder block is the foundation of any engine. It houses the crankshaft; connecting rods and pistons; camshaft; and oiling system passages. During each revolution, the block endures extreme ...

History: Ryboi Ltd. was founded as a die casting company in Hiroshima, Japan, in 1943. It established its North American headquarters in Shelbyville in 1985 as Ryobi Die Casting (USA). It also has ...

Whether you're spinning your very first set of wrenches or tuning engines for a Pro Stock team, there's no denying that the beginning of any engine buildup is the cylinder block. Let's review its ...

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 ...

During an era when a cast iron block was the main ingredient for building mass-produced internal combustion engines, General Motors' Buick division unleased an all-aluminum V8 that revolutionized the ...

A bare engine block on a stand ready for assembly. - Daria Matveeva/Getty Images Automakers employ teams of automotive engineers and engine design specialists to create the best automobiles for ...