In episode 6 of the V10 swap series, work continues on fitting a high-performance V10 engine into a Mazda MX-5. This phase covers key fabrication updates, engine positioning, and mounting challenges, ...
As for the EV swap, we learned a lot about how those work and the questionable economics of performing one on a classic car. You could say we swapped in an EV drivetrain so you wouldn't have to. But ...
The popularity of LS engine swaps reflects the widespread use of these General Motors powerplants in conversion projects. However, builders frequently seek to pair these engines with transmissions ...
When accounting for every little component separately, the average auto has approximately 30,000 parts. The engine, of course, is an intricate construction in and of itself. If just one component of a ...
Engine swaps aren’t as cool as they were even a decade ago. That’s not to say they’re dumb, but I think you’ll agree that some are played out at this point. In a sea of LS and K-series swaps, few ...
"Our 331 offers the best combination of rod ratio, piston design and ring package for the given 8.2-inch deck height engine. Some people don't consider the frictional losses, poor ring seal and ...
I have been talking about rotary engines and RX-7s so often lately that even YouTube has started taking notice. I've been getting a lot of recommendations for old videos I had never seen before. Most ...
Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...
Actively reporting, writing, and editing on automotive news and since 2021, Dave has brought his acerbic wit and love of European car culture to brands such as HotCars, CarBuzz,and TopSpeed.
FBI releases images of seized motorcycles as search for Ryan Wedding continues ...