The cast-iron engine block may seem like a relic of the past, but that's not so. Dodge and Ram still use it in some of their vehicles. Here's why.

If you are an aggressively jaded LS engine enthusiast, this is probably not ground-breaking or exciting information. But despite inroads by the LS family, the small-block Chevy lovers of the world ...

It's Barry Kluczyk's look at a big engine that came in an unconventional (and very unassuming) package for the period: a 500-horsepower, 550 lb-ft Bill Mitchell 427-cubic-inch small block.

The engine block was made of cast iron, had a bore center of 4.84 inches, and featured a "side oiling" lubrication system.

Last year Summit Racing Equipment released its SPC small-block Chevy block, and we finally got to check one out.

A machinist fixes a massive crack in an old cast iron engine block with a drill, a handful of bolts, and a tube of red loc-tite.

The 1HD-FTE 4.2-liter six-cylinder turbo diesel engine from Toyota is often regarded as one of the best ever built, and it's ...

Why did this engine become the best-selling car engine in history? Simple. The GM small block V8 was powerful but practical. Innovative but simple.

Ford's Y-Block engine was unusual in more than just its shape. It was Ford's attempt at keeping up with the competition, but it was doomed to a brief lifespan.