For the last few months, we've been assembling the parts to our Fairlane's new 408 stroker. Last month, we put together the short-block with the help of Andy Mitchell of Outlaw Racing ("The Twister: ...

Most enthusiasts like to do things for themselves, but when it comes to major driveline components in our cars-like the engine, transmission, and differential, it takes special tools, knowledge, and ...

Building or restoring any classic car is a daunting task. Before you can turn a single wrench, though, you have some important decisions to make. Namely, what to power it with in the first place?

If your project car has a busted engine, you may be trying to choose between a new crate motor and a rebuild. Here's how to ...

Crate engines provide an excellent alternative to rebuilding a stock engine or purchasing a remanufactured long block to renew the HEMI power plant in your Mopar or swap it into your project vehicle.

In part one of the small-block Mopar build, we briefed you on the high-quality Clevite components that were used in its construction. Part two of the build is an overview of assembly and machine work.

The Mopar name, Chrysler's clever blend of letters from its motor parts arm, is synonymous with powerful engines from the muscle car era. Today, Mopar continues to set the standard for high ...

For as long as there have been mass production engine rebuilders there has been skepticism about quality and a trail of tears to go with puddles of oil. We’ve all been there one time or another. Need ...

Mopar delivered on its promise to reveal the most exciting crate engine in its history with the new ‘Hellephant’ 426 Hemi, which makes an astonishing 1,000hp and 950lb-ft (1,288Nm) of torque. The name ...

Sean is a JDM and off-road enthusiast of many years, and an automotive photographer. He holds a B.A. in Literature and Writing Studies, an A.A. in Communications, and an A.A. in English. He is ...