It's not hard to find very small mass-produced gasoline engines, but diesel is another story. Diesel engines are more expensive to manufacture, so a small-capacity diesel in a cheap car can push up ...

Engine placement is one of the most critical decisions in any race-focused build. In this AWD tube-chassis Porsche 911, the LS motor sits far back for clear performance reasons, including weight ...

Zander Sutton has been writing about cars since high school, where he started his own automotive website, writing car (and the occasional airline) reviews and opinion pieces. Since then, he has grown ...

LS1 engine design highlights and basic specs, why it’s such a popular swap, and a basic timeline, from the C5 Corvette to its use in the Australian HSV heroes. The General Motors 5.7 LS1 engine was a ...

Any certified gearhead knows that diesel engines do not use spark plugs. But why not? If power in an engine is created by combustion or explosion of flammable liquids, won't a spark plug in a diesel ...

Daimler Truck executives signaled a renewed focus on diesel powertrains at the company’s Capital Market Day 2025. Senior leaders at the world’s biggest truck maker, including Daimler Truck North ...

Upgrading the LS1 with a trunnion bearing kit for more strength, stability, and peace of mind! 🔧💪 In this video, I walk you through the full Trunnion Kit install process, step-by-step, and explain ...

Internal combustion engines are incredibly complicated machines that many of us interact with on a daily basis, but don't completely understand. You get in your car, turn the key or push the start ...

Turbos and superchargers have made extra power almost easy to come by. Thanks to them, even tiny four-cylinders can make the type of numbers that used to be reserved for big-displacement engines. That ...

Dieselgate triggered the domino effect. Automakers have been phasing out diesels for the past eight years, and the roll is far from over. The time has come for Volvo to do the same. The carmaker ...

Engine swaps open up a lot of possibilities for project car builders. One of the most common engine swaps to see is the LS swap, with everyone from drift car builders to drag racers opting to use GM's ...

Dieselgate started back in 2014, but it has never really ended, as more and more allegations roll in of defeat devices across the diesel spectrum. From VW and Daimler to Cummins and Bosch, the EPA, ...