Cracked block? There aren't many two-word combinations that send a shiver up a car guy's spine. In most cases that means the block is DOA, and it's worth its weight in scrap only. Sometimes there is ...

A bare engine block on a stand ready for assembly. - Daria Matveeva/Getty Images Automakers employ teams of automotive engineers and engine design specialists to create the best automobiles for ...

Whether you're spinning your very first set of wrenches or tuning engines for a Pro Stock team, there's no denying that the beginning of any engine buildup is the cylinder block. Let's review its ...