For years, there has been an almost mystical quality associated with the word "blueprinting." Visions of Grumpy Jenkins and Ed Pink are conjured up, along with clusters of guys in white coats with ...

To make the dream work, it was going to take some teamwork. And who better to call in such a situation, but Late Model Engines in Houston? In addition to cranking out all of the 7-second LS motors for ...

A flexible hybrid machining system from Heller Machine Tools works on a diesel engine block at Detroit Diesel. Walk the floor of any automotive manufacturing facility and see several types of ...

Hot rodders played with blocks as kids, and still play with them as adults. This vast level of experience notwithstanding, enthusiasts often insist on monkeying around with production blocks. They ...

Need a heartier foundation for your Ford small-block build? Blueprint Engines created stronger bare 302 and 351 blocks.

Witness the ultimate custom engine project as we transform two 7.5HP single-cylinder engines into a powerful, horizontally opposed twin-cylinder masterpiece. Follow a detailed step-by-step process ...

Magnesium has found use in the broader automotive industry since the 1920s for a variety of applications, ranging from chassis to powertrain construction. Many vehicles utilize magnesium and its ...

Several race teams rely on the Standard General Motors engine block, the SB2, to power their NASCAR racers. Engineers at Richard Childress Racing digitized a standard General Motors engine block, the ...

Toyota Gazoo Racing has announced that it will offer new 4A-GE engine blocks and heads for the iconic AE86 Corolla through its GR Heritage Parts program. These will be the biggest and most ...