When it comes to V8 engines, there are many examples that spring to mind as powertrains that evoke a certain degree of emotion and respect. In Ford’s case, it, too, has plenty of V8s that have formed ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Some people have described the Ford 5.4L Triton engine as "one of the worst V8's ever produced." And while it didn't make it onto our list of ...

An engine depends on perfect timing the same way a symphony depends on a conductor. Every valve opens at the exact moment it should, every piston moves in perfect rhythm, and everything stays ...

Within the Pontiac community, there are many who are very good at physically working on their cars. Changing parts, swinging motors, and the like comes very naturally to them. But when chasing a ...

There's an interesting bit of history behind the Chrysler 2.4 Tigershark engine. Chrysler established the Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance (GEMA) with Hyundai and Mitsubishi in 2002, a partnership ...

Do you know what a timing belt or a timing chain is and what they do? Could you find them on your vehicle's engine if you had to? If you answered no, don't sweat it. Both are buried behind a lot of ...

In June 2014, we published the account of how we became aware of a defect with FCA's (now Stellantis) 5.7-liter Hemi engine. Specifically, it concerned 5.7L Hemis installed in Dodge Chargers and ...

The Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra are hugely popular pickup trucks, but now, both nameplates have been singled out as having major engine issues and reliability problems. Consumer Reports listed ...

Engines vibrate. Honestly, considering the unending series of high-frequency explosions happening under your car's hood, it's kind of shocking that they don't vibrate more than they do. Still, a ...

Anyone who has lived on a healthy diet of off-road and performance magazines has gotten a pretty good taste of the dyno process, even if it's just served on the printed page. It looks pretty exciting: ...