Any engine builder will tell you how important cylinder heads are to power and performance, so enthusiasts looking to spruce up their budget Chevy 305 small-block (SBC), or the larger and more popular ...

To celebrate HOT ROD's 75th anniversary, we teamed up with CASTROL GTX to bring you some of the stories that exemplify the core of what HOT ROD is and reflect the brand's influence on America's car ...

When starting a project vehicle, there are several considerations to take into account, such as the complexity of the build, costs, and parts availability. Unless you happen to have several thousand ...

If you've been following our little engine shootout series, then you're already familiar with our self-imposed guidelines for the building of the three Battle of the Titans engines. As a refresher, ...

I started learning to work on cars in the late 1970s by helping my stepdad turn salvaged mid-1960s Chevy Chevelles into street-stock-class race cars. Throughout that period, I had my hands on a number ...

Our combo this month was a GMPP crate engine producing 290 hp at 5,100 rpm and 326 lb-ft of torque at 3,750 from the factory. With its 8.5:1 compression, four-bolt block, and small street cam, this ...