Even if the engine in your car runs poorly, the thought of taking it completely apart for a rebuild can be frightening. After all, it is running; and since you've never tackled such a major job before ...

In this installment, we tackle how to prepare the block, how to choose the right cylinder heads, the differences in crankshaft and piston qualities and the procedures required for them, and rod ...

Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Engine repairs aren’t cheap, but there is good news: You may not need an entirely ...

Some call it “bulletproof.” Others call it “Methuselah.” Whatever you call it, Chrysler’s venerable inline-six-cylinder of the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s has a reputation for taking heaps of abuse and ...

Can you rebuild an engine that's been through the ringer? This is a question I've often been asked when I worked as a mechanic, and one I've had to confront directly as someone who exclusively uses ...

In the Chevy world, very few engines have the wow factor of a 409. Be it a bone-stock restoration or a high-end race engine, the allure of a 409 lies in its unique design and rarity. When Chevrolet ...

Our pocket-change performer Camaro is back. After a quick hiatus that Tim Moore spent thrashing on a new motor, we're now quicker, faster, and more powerful than before. We've got a lot to cover in ...

You may have come across an car listing that says the vehicle in question has a rebuilt engine, but what does that mean, and should you still buy it? An engine can wear to the point of being unable to ...