Running in wet conditions and fitted with demonstration tyres, the Red Bull Ford-powered car completed an installation lap ...

A recently filed patent details a new GM cylinder deactivation system that appears to be heading to the next-gen V8 engines coming in the 2027. This new GM cylinder deactivation system might replace ...

The engines of yesteryear were pretty simple, with tappets clackity-clacking away on cam lobes, opening valves, and making a ruckus while doing it. Mechanical lifters were adequate for valve operation ...

LS1 engine design highlights and basic specs, why it’s such a popular swap, and a basic timeline, from the C5 Corvette to its use in the Australian HSV heroes. The General Motors 5.7 LS1 engine was a ...

YouTuber mechanic bought a suspiciously cheap, 6.4L Hemi V8 with mystery issues. Teardown revealed a failed lifter; damage was surprisingly contained, sparing major engine components. The lesson: ...

We look into whether Ram changed the RHO enough to call it more than an engine-swapped TRX. After the Ram 1500 TRX officially ended production at the end of 2023, the 2025 Ram 1500 RHO came screaming ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Decades ago, when cars and truck engines used solid lifters, a cacophonous drivetrain was to be expected. However, solid lifters were phased ...

At the very least, tearing down, inspecting, and cleaning hydraulic lifters is good engine hygiene that can contribute to long service life in your classic car. It’s also a great way to inspect the ...

This may feel like specialist information, but for serious engine builders and home mechanics with a project themselves, checking the pushrod length may be a pain in the neck, but it’s worth doing.

Bought my 2015 Silverado in 2023. It’s been a great running truck. It’s roomy and runs very smooth and is very good on gas mileage. Aluminum engine block cracked at 138,000 miles. Estimates between ...