In today's world of automobiles, internal combustion engines are available in a wide array of induction systems. We have diesel engines, gasoline engines, turbocharged engines, and more. One condition ...

Increasing an engine’s compression ratio is a proven way of unlocking extra horsepower, but there’s a point of diminishing returns. The team at Garage 54, the Russian mechanics who built a V16 using ...

Many don't realize that pistons can make power...or not if you make the wrong decisions. In most cases more compression means more power. What are two of the main factors that determine the ...

The engine is the most vital component of any vehicle, and when it begins to fail, the signs are often loud, visible, and impossible to ignore. Recognizing these warning indicators early can save ...

The modern era of mass-market affordable turbocharging began in the 1990s with the arrival of VW and Audi's 1.8 Turbo and 2.7 Twin-Turbo engines. For the first time, manufacturers were talking about ...