Outboard Motor Maintenance: A Four-Stroke Checklist
A practical maintenance checklist for four-stroke outboards: what to check before and after every trip, how to flush the motor, how to change the engine oil and lower unit gear oil, and the
Chevy 454 Big Block: Specs, Horsepower and 454 Crate Engines
The Chevy 454 is the 7.4L big block V8 that powered muscle cars from 1970 and GM trucks into the 2000s. Here are its specs, horsepower by version, how it compares with the 427, 502 and 572,
383 Stroker Engine: Specs, Horsepower, Kits and Crate Engines
A 383 stroker is a small block Chevy 350 with a 3.750 inch stroke crankshaft and a slightly larger bore. Here is how the displacement works, how much power 383s make, the 383 vs 350 differen
LS3 Engine: Specs, Horsepower and LS3 Crate Engines
The LS3 is GM's 6.2L (376 cubic inch) aluminum Gen IV small block, rated at 430 HP in the Corvette. Here are its specs, how it compares with the LS2, L99, L92, LS1 and LT1, and the LS3 crate
Crate Engine Prices: How Much Does a Crate Engine Cost?
New crate engines start under $5,000 for a small block long block and run past $25,000 for supercharged and specialty builds. Here are the current prices by engine family and what makes one
What Is a Stroker Engine? Stroker Kits, Bore and Stroke Explained
A stroker engine uses a longer-stroke crankshaft to increase displacement and torque without changing the block. Here is how bore and stroke set displacement, and how the popular 383, 347, 4
Coyote Swap Guide: Putting a Ford 5.0 Coyote in a Fox Body, F100 or Classic Ford
A Coyote swap puts Ford's 32-valve 5.0L V8 into an older Ford. Here is the parts checklist, from the engine and control pack to mounts, oil pan, fuel and transmission, plus notes for Fox Bod
Outboard Motor Prices: What a New 2.3 to 30 HP Outboard Costs
New outboard prices rise with horsepower and options. Here are the current prices for every Suzuki, Honda and Torqeedo outboard we sell, and what makes one version cost more than another.
How to Winterize an Outboard Motor (and Year-Round Outboard Maintenance)
Winterizing protects your outboard from corrosion, stale fuel and freeze damage. Here are the steps for a four-stroke outboard, plus a year-round maintenance checklist.
Ford Firing Order: 302, 5.0 HO, 351W, 460 and Coyote
The standard Ford 302 fires 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8, while the 5.0 HO and 351 Windsor fire 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8, both with a counterclockwise distributor. The 5.0L Coyote fires 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2.