You want your engine to shine when you pop the hood, don't you? For most hot-rodders, the engine is the whole point of building, driving, racing, or otherwise owning a kick-ass machine. But it's not ...

A step-by-step tutorial in the Pontiac V8 rebuild series focusing on thoroughly cleaning and carefully masking the engine block, laying the groundwork for a successful and durable paint job. Donald ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are many V6 and V8 engines that use camshafts located within the engine block and pushrods to activate overhead valves. In those engines ...

Just like a solid foundation is important for a sturdy house, a well-prepped engine block is critical for a motor make big power—and do it more than once. A professional engine builder offered to show ...

Cleaning an engine can be difficult. Getting the job done while it's still in the car means dismantling accessories to reach the metal, reaching into tight spaces, and having to crawl underneath to ...

Some of the most iconic engines ever made, especially engines from the muscle car era, feature painted engine blocks. Look at the 426 Race HEMI, for example. It was one of the most well-known and ...

There are a lot of reasons why you might want to paint a motorcycle engine. Maybe you're doing a custom paint job and you want the engine to match. Perhaps you dropped your bike and there are now ...