Ron Strayhorn is an ambitious hot rodder. By day he's a mild-mannered executive running GM's western region service and parts operations, but when he's not on the clock, he's scheming new and more ...

Iconic engines. Think Honda's K-Series, Toyota's 2JZ-GTE, McLaren F1's V12, to name a few. In the last century, America has been the home of several iconic engines, from the Willys "Go-Devil" that ...

The most enduring engine in automotive history is about to change. The small-block Chevy is and will continue to be the most popular powerplant in the history of racing and high performance, but its ...

Choosing the right motor for your project car just got a little easier thanks to Chevy’s latest line of LS Long Block engines, the details of which are highlighted in the following brief video summary ...

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...

The Chevy LS V8 is one of the most ubiquitous elements in car customization. Any forum post or Facebook group thread about engine trouble usually has at least one comment along the lines of: “Just LS ...

Will joined the TopSpeed team over two and a half years ago, bringing his lifelong automotive passion, writing experience, and editorial expertise along with him. Whether classic or modern, American ...

Owning a classic car, truck, or SUV is a largely joyful experience, but there are definite pitfalls that come with the territory. Having a vehicle that is decades old in your driveway or garage often ...

View post: Chevrolet Might Drop the “E-Ray” Name Because Buyers Think It’s Electric The company announced on Facebook that it would soon start selling a Tesla crate motor kit. And the important part ...

There are many important tools you'll need before beginning to assemble your first LS1. You already have the majority of these, and they are so generic they don't merit a mention here (various metric ...

If your project car has a busted engine, you may be trying to choose between a new crate motor and a rebuild. Here's how to ...

Among the advantages of these engines are factory aluminum heads, lightweight composite intakes and in some cases aluminum blocks. Many, such as the 5.3L (RPO LM7) have a cast-iron block with aluminum ...