Building an engine is a sort of rite of passage for motorheads, one that holds the power to provide a tremendous sense of accomplishment, though it can also bring the pain and frustration of failure.

STURGIS - S&S Cycle has gone and done it. Built a motorcycle engine bigger than many car engines. Its new Tribute 145-cubic-inch (2.38 liters) engine is bigger than the ones in the Ford Focus, the ...

If you’re a custom motorcycle builder and there’s one event where you fantasize about showcasing your build, it has to be Japan’s Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show. It’s the crème de la crème of custom ...

The Corvette Engine Build Experience is officially set to return in 2026, giving owners the opportunity to personally assemble the heart of their new C8. Essentially, the program will allow ...

Hot rodders played with blocks as kids, and still play with them as adults. This vast level of experience notwithstanding, enthusiasts often insist on monkeying around with production blocks. They ...

Whether it is a competitive sport, a hobby, an association, or any countless number of things, chances are high there’s an organization, and typically a physical place of honor, better known as a Hall ...

Engine swaps open up a lot of possibilities for project car builders. One of the most common engine swaps to see is the LS swap, with everyone from drift car builders to drag racers opting to use GM's ...

Engineers have a lot to think about when designing new engines, and one of the biggest considerations is the shape of the ...

High-output engines live in a world of brutal cylinder pressures, extreme temperatures and razor-thin safety margins, and the humble piston sits at the center of that storm. When power levels climb, ...

From a dollar-per-horsepower/torque perspective, the LS is tough to beat, especially for those interested in drifting. The two vehicles featured here were built specifically for recreational and ...