Ford 460 Engine: 429/460 Big Block Specs, History and Z460
Ford 460 and 429 big block specs, history, 429 vs 460, strokers, and why the Ford Performance Z460 crate engine is a Boss 351-based small block.
SBC vs LS: Small Block Chevy vs LS Engine (and Big Block vs LS)
Small block Chevy vs LS compared on design, firing order, power per cubic inch, swap needs and price, plus big block vs LS, with live crate engine prices.
Engine vs Motor: What Is the Difference?
The technical difference between an engine and a motor, where the words come from, and how it applies to crate engines, gas outboards and electric outboards.
What Is a Blueprinted Engine? Engine Blueprinting Explained
What engine blueprinting means, what a machine shop measures and corrects, balancing, when it is worth it, and how it differs from the BluePrint Engines brand.
Best Small Outboard Motor: 2.3 to 30 HP Picks by Boat
Which small outboard suits an inflatable, a sailboat kicker, a jon boat or a 16-foot boat, using the Suzuki, Honda and Torqeedo motors we sell.
Best Crate Engine: How to Choose, With Picks by Budget and Use
How to choose a crate engine, what turn key means in practice, and which engines from our range suit each kind of build.
Best LS Engine for Your Build: LS Crate Engines Compared
Which LS engine suits a swap, a budget, boost or maximum power, using the LS crate engines we sell and their stated specs.
Lobe Separation Angle Explained: Cam Lift, Duration and LSA
Lobe separation angle is the angle between the intake and exhaust lobe centerlines of a camshaft. Here is how LSA, duration and lift shape idle quality, vacuum and the power band, with cam s
Compression Ratio Explained: What It Means for Power and Fuel
Compression ratio compares the cylinder volume with the piston at the bottom and at the top of its stroke. Here is the formula, what a higher ratio does for power and fuel needs, and the com
Roller Cam vs Flat Tappet: Differences, Pros and Cons
A flat tappet lifter slides on the cam lobe; a roller lifter rolls on it. Here is what that changes for power, wear, break-in and cost, how hydraulic and solid lifters differ, and which type