Ask any serious engine builder what makes a good engine a great one, and the answer likely will be "sealing." While the average guy thinks of sealing as either what kind of valve cover gaskets to use ...

In previous installments of our Basic Tech Series, we have discussed the harsh environments that the core components of an internal combustion engine must endure. We have explored connecting rods and ...

Pistons reciprocate inside the cylinders of an internal combustion engine. The outer diameter of the piston is slightly smaller than that of the cylinder liner, enabling it to move up and down with ...

You might overlook the end gaps of piston rings in your car. They shouldn't be taken so lightly, though, as they actually play a vital role in your engine.

Gamblers are a different breed. There’s a point where they seem to know when a bluff has gone too far, when it’s time to fold their hand and live to fight another day. The art of building racing and ...

Pistons are an engine-building element we like to brag about, but you won't catch many of us boasting about having cast pistons. Cast pistons are for wimps. Many of us like to talk up hypereutectic ...