Half the crowd cheers, half winces — and both sides have a point.

Knowing that building a Slant Six to the power of even a mild V-8 would compromise reliability and cost a significant amount of money, we decided it just made sense to swap a V-8 into our A-Body.

Switching from a gasoline engine to a diesel-powered setup is an enticing possibility, but it requires a lot more work than ...

One of Henry Ford's goals was universal interchangeability—a feature that made flivvers the first hot rods and made engine swaps a staple of hot rodding. Unfortunately, original equipment ...

From 1987 to 1995, GM produced what was coded the "LO5" TBI 350. This engine combo was based on the solid 350ci V8 long-block with a throttle-body fuel-injection (TBI) system mounted directly on top ...

Upgrading an existing cast-iron block-based engine to an aluminum engine block is a great way to reduce the weight on the front area of a vehicle. It makes it easier for the vehicle to accelerate, ...

The venerable LS engine swap is a meme for one very good reason – the LS V8 is a great engine. With its relatively low weight, compact size, big power potential, and a seemingly endless supply of ...

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 ...

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 ...