With LS swaps all the rage these days, it's easy to forget big-blocks are still alive and thriving. That's because when it comes to making big power and even bigger torque, building it with a ...

The Pontiac division was established by General Motors in 1926 and thrived during the muscle car era, producing memorable models like the era-defining 1964 GTO. Pontiac's market share steadily ...

Cummins diesel engines are highly regarded as being tough and reliable. However, the 5.9L Cummins 24-valve engines produced from 1999 to 2002 used engine blocks that are prone to cracking. While any ...

Big-block engines sit at the heart of some of the most iconic American performance cars and trucks, yet the term is often used loosely, as if it were just a synonym for “big horsepower.” In reality, a ...

Building a performance engine isn't difficult, and it doesn't have to be expensive, but it does take knowledge and planning. We spent a couple of days at JMS Racing Engines, in El Monte, California, ...

Magnesium has found use in the broader automotive industry since the 1920s for a variety of applications, ranging from chassis to powertrain construction. Many vehicles utilize magnesium and its ...