Short-block crate engines have an engine, crankshaft, and pistons. Long-blocks also have cylinder heads, camshafts, and ...

The OM 617 five-cylinder diesel had the same nearly square bore and stroke ratio as the 2.4-liter four-cylinder OM 616 unit, and weighed in at 515 pounds—68.3 heavier than the 'four.

Head studs, on the other hand, allow us to hold the engine together with more force. Head studs are stronger than head bolts and can withstand up to around 240,000 psi.

Think of this as open-heart surgery for an M3-we remove the cylinder head and inspect every detail to ensure the engine can handle high boost. This crucial step brings us closer to turbocharged ...

You can easily find old and new cars with engines that have three, five, 8, 10, 12, or 16 cylinders. Seven-cylinder engines ...

An Integrated Turbo and Cylinder Head Engine Might Be In Dodge or Jeep’s Future While we await the next turbocharged Dodge Charger, engineers from Stellantis have been creating a way to package ...

These engines tend to have two camshafts in the cylinder head, one which operates the intake valves and the other operates the exhaust valves. This type of valve train is called "twin cam," or ...

Overheating. If your engine is running hot and you notice a decrease in your coolant level, it could be a sign of a blown head gasket. The gasket's job is to seal the coolant passages and engine oil ...

According to Air Flow Research, bronze guides have a longer life expectancy than OEM guides, and will work better in low-lubrication, high-rpm situations. Minimum clearance between the valve stem and ...

Ever wonder about the science of cylinder head, engine block and intake manifold design and manufacturing; then check out this article as we ask Jeff Brotherton of Brodix his insight in this area ...

Chrysler Group dealers are replacing malfunctioning cylinder heads on a small percentage of 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engines. And a recent shortage of replacement heads means some customers have ...

True V-8 engine performance comes from ensuring airflow flow in, out, and through the combustion chamber is the best it can ...