Cracked block? There aren't many two-word combinations that send a shiver up a car guy's spine. In most cases that means the block is DOA, and it's worth its weight in scrap only. Sometimes there is ...

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We're not sure why, but most people tend to shy away when talk turns to block sleeves. The rap may go, "Yeah, it runs strong, but there's a sleeve in number 6," and somehow it seems tainted. Is there ...

Open deck and closed deck engine designs are pretty different, and only one of them can withstand the pressure of ...

Engine rebuild work on a Corvette C5 short block opens the door to a detailed automotive restoration and repair project. The ...