Yes, you can paint your engine block's lifter valley. It's fine as long as you make the proper preparations beforehand to avoid causing damage.

Dublin, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Aircraft Machining Market Size, Share, Trend, Forecast, Competitive Analysis, and Growth Opportunity: 2025-2032" report has been added to ...

Much has changed in the automotive industry since the beginning of the 20th century. Traditionally, the material trusted under the hood for engine blocks was iron. In fact, some brands like Dodge and ...

A detailed look at machining a precise flywheel drive plate for a high-power CAT engine, covering setup, alignment, and final cuts. What makes this part so critical? Trump says he redesigned new Coast ...

SpaceX is gearing up for the next evolution of Starship, with Block 3 hardware on display at Starbase amid a flurry of engine testing at McGregor, highlighting both breakthroughs and challenges.

The Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine is one of the most valuable free services available on the web, ensuring that important sources of information are protected from the vicissitudes of fate and ...

The last few years have seen a change in the performance aftermarket as more manufacturers move to a direct-to-consumer sales model. As an understandable reaction, some of the largest online retailers ...

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.

Brian is a published author who has been writing professionally for a decade in politics and entertainment, but found his calling covering the automotive industry. His love of cars started at an early ...

The first thing you should know about crate engines is that most manufacturers offer a variety of options to best suit the needs of their customers. You might think ...