There’s a reason Chevy’s LS series small-block V-8s dominate the custom-car world. They're compact, lightweight, relatively cheap, and backed by seemingly infinite aftermarket support, making them an ...

Had it not been for this one crucial issue, Buick's big-block V8 may have been one for the history books.

With LS swaps all the rage these days, it's easy to forget big-blocks are still alive and thriving. That's because when it comes to making big power and even bigger torque, building it with a ...

Ford big-block crate engines are best considered in a historical framework. Big-block V-8 gasoline engines are a relic of the 20th century, and for this reason they are the poster child for everything ...

Another CSIRO project is also pushing back the frontiers of magnesium applications. Dr Colleen Bettles and colleagues at the Cooperative Research Centre for Cast Metals Manufacturing (CAST), in ...