The 11,000-horsepower, nitromethane-burning engine that powers a modern Top Fuel dragster is the very definition of controlled chaos, a cacophony of explosive elements and incredible forces delicately ...

Some of you may recall our Hot Rod Hauler project that began in Custom Classic Trucksmagazine. The premise of the series was to build a vintage -ton or heavier pickup into a cool-looking workhorse; ...

Inside the engine are several fascinating parts, which you can see in Figure 7-8. At the top are the cylinder heads. These contain the mechanisms that allow the valves to open and close, letting the ...

Modern engines are more advanced and more demanding, which is why fuel chemistry is a critical factor when it comes to keeping them performing at their peak. Today’s engines face stress from heat, ...