LS engine swaps are so common these days that it’s easy to get complacent about the project if you’ve never attempted it.

For some hot rodders, daring to be different is more than a slogan, it’s a way of life. There’s a little bit of iconoclast in every hot rodder by definition—we’re never satisfied with driving a cookie ...

Ford leans into the dramatic with internal codenames like Roadrunner, Voodoo, and the monstrous Predator. Crate Engine Economics and Output If you are shopping for fresh hardware, the fiscal gap is ...

V8 engines and Mercedes-Benz go together like peanut butter and jelly—less for utility, more for pleasure. Despite turbocharging and emissions regulations turning the heat up, you can still walk into ...

In a 180-degree turn from the truck brand’s decision to discontinue the HEMI V8 in the Ram 1500, Ram is bringing the 5.7L V8 back to its best-selling truck’s options list for the 2026 model year. This ...

The original, split-window Volkswagen Bus lends itself well to engine swaps, but most end up with either a Porsche 911- or a Subaru WRX-sourced engine. California-based dealership Crown Classics is ...

From simple design to proven performance, here’s why the naturally-aspirated V8 engine continues to earn a reputation for reliability. Naturally-aspirated V8s are simple, reliable engines with fewer ...