In this episode, I showcase the work done at Rectidama, an excellent engine machine shop nearby. The process begins with the complete dismantling of the head, followed by ultrasonic cleaning in ...

There are countless reasons for rebuilding an engine, and countless more directions to take the build once you’ve started, but for us the reasoning was simple. In short, our little small-block 302 was ...

After two decades of production, the third-generation 5.7 Hemi V-8 has amassed a solid reputation as Chrysler's bread-and-butter workhorse and high-performance platform. In that time, the company name ...

In this installment, we tackle how to prepare the block, how to choose the right cylinder heads, the differences in crankshaft and piston qualities and the procedures required for them, and rod ...

Even with routine maintenance, your vehicle will become more vulnerable to engine trouble as it gets older and puts more miles behind its wheels. Once the engine starts to be more problematic, you're ...

Nothing hurts more than the moment when you realize your project car's engine has imploded. Whether you are resurrecting a barn-find Mustang or building a drift Miata, a blown engine will likely be ...

Your old, reliable engine has been coughing up some strange, but concerning noises. So, you call your mechanic to find out what the problem and solution are to restoring its harmonious hum. But the ...

We are back in the shop and burning the midnight oil to finish the Dauntless V-6 rebuild for our old CJ. While the Buick 225 odd-fire has General Motors roots, Kaiser-Willys bought the tooling from ...