Aluminum vs cast iron engine blocks: What's actually better for big power?

Choosing between aluminum and cast iron engine blocks isn't just about weight or cost. We explain what matters when big ...
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Blueprint Engines and Summit Racing Introduce a New LS Cylinder Block

In the first years of the Civil War, two ships later called ironclads, battled it out in the waters of Hampton Roads, Virginia. The USS Monitor and the CSS Merrimack (which was actually named the CSS ...
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The Difference Between LS And Vortec Engines (And Why Fans Love Them)

There's a reason why gearheads put both LS (not to be confused with LT) and Vortec engines under the same umbrella of "LS", despite GM originally assigning them different badges. (And in case you're ...
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Chevy's Gen III Small-Block Engine: An Exclusive Look at the First LS From 1996

The most enduring engine in automotive history is about to change. The small-block Chevy is and will continue to be the most popular powerplant in the history of racing and high performance, but its ...
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Ford Performance Rolls Out Coyote Cast-Iron Block, Costs $5,300

In production since 2010 for the 2011 model year (starting with the S197-generation Mustang), the Coyote succeeded the 4.6- and 5.4-liter V8s from the Modular engine family. Over the years, the folks ...
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How an Outdated Pushrod Engine Became GM’s Legendary LS V8

GM’s Chevrolet LS engines redefined the pushrod V8 to give us one of the most dominant performance platforms of the modern era. What we refer to today as the LS family of engines usually refers to the ...