The turbocharger is more popular than ever, appearing on the Ford Mustang, the Dodge Charger, and the Chevrolet Corvette.

As we reported on these pages in August of '69, Chula Vista's resident genius and full-time tinkerer, Bruce Crower, was deeply engrossed in a rather involved project at "breathing" the small-block ...

The saying goes, "There is no replacement for displacement." But can adding a turbocharger or a hybrid's electric motor(s) ...

When it comes to high-output engines, cars with lots of cylinders -- like ones sporting a V10, V12, or even W16 engine -- are probably the first thing to come to mind. These powerful engines include ...

Any engine that makes 1.3 hp/cubic-inch in normally aspirated street trim is a force to be reckoned with. You're looking at one: Chrysler 2.2L OHC 4-cylinder, when equipped with a mechanical cam, dual ...

Remember when the Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and what used to be Chrysler all offered light-duty pickup trucks with available turbo diesel oomph? Only the largest of the Detroit-based ...

A massive V8 is a trademark of almost every true muscle car. However, the modern automotive era has shifted away from large-displacement, gas-guzzling, naturally ...

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 GM Gen 6 Small Block is a family of gasoline eight cylinder engines produced by General Motors Company for use in various vehicles, including sports cars, pickup trucks, SUVs and possibly vans.