Choosing between aluminum and cast iron engine blocks isn't just about weight or cost. We explain what matters when big ...

Much has changed in the automotive industry since the beginning of the 20th century. Traditionally, the material trusted under the hood for engine blocks was iron. In fact, some brands like Dodge and ...

GM's famously durable 6.6-liter Duramax diesel V-8 comes from the factory with aluminum cylinder heads, but for some owners, ...

The first Iron Age flickered out a millennium or two ago, but its automotive equivalent is still going strong. Well, if not strong, it's at least still going. Dodge, Ram, and other automakers still ...

A cast iron engine black and relative lack of complicated electronics means that if properly serviced, this engine can last a ...

General Motors has been in business for more than 115 years, and during that time, this fabled manufacturer has moved the automotive industry forward in countless ways. Sometimes this progress has ...

For years, Ma Mopar has had a reputation for being the biggest supplier of crate engines for Mopar enthusiasts, bar none. Well, it's 2006, and the guys at Mopar are still at it. They have come out ...