Strictly defined, compression ratio is the total volume above the piston at bottom dead center (BDC), divided by the total volume above the piston at top dead center (TDC). First, let's look at the ...

Hot rodders played with blocks as kids, and still play with them as adults. This vast level of experience notwithstanding, enthusiasts often insist on monkeying around with production blocks. They ...

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When it comes to 5.0-liter Mustangs, there is a seemingly unlimited supply of aftermarket parts to make those 302 cubic inches as efficient as possible. You can bolt on top-end kits, better-flowing ...