Whether you're spinning your very first set of wrenches or tuning engines for a Pro Stock team, there's no denying that the beginning of any engine buildup is the cylinder block. Let's review its ...

It is widely recognized that cast, machined metal parts tend to have memory created from internal stresses. In the presence of temperature changes, these stresses often cause dimensional and ...

The 2GR-FE retained the lightweight aluminum engine and cylinder blocks, with the latter also featuring cast-iron sleeves cast directly into the block to increase strength. There is also a tough ...

Not so fast, Krispy Kreme fans. World Products offers an aluminum version of its 302/351-style Man O' War cylinder block, shaving precious pounds off the weight of an engine assembly. Such a diet ...

Between 1999 and 2005, the Corvette C5-R racing program annihilated the competition in the American Le Mans Series. The team collected 45 wins in 66 starts-a win ratio of about 70 percent.

Most importantly, it’s still on the stock engine block. 740 horsepower on a stock bottom end is serious 2JZ energy from the little 1.6-liter three-cylinder. But there’s a reason why it can ...