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While you might already be familiar with the classic V8 engine, there were actually inline-eight engines once upon a time too ...

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Cummins has introduced its X10 engine. The new engine is designed deliver heavy-duty performance in a midsize package, Cummins said. The X10 is a mid-bore heavy-duty engine that replaces both the L9 ...

How boxer engines work, why they’re not just “flat” engines, and a 120-year evolution traced from the 1899 Benz to the latest Porsche and Subaru boxers. Boxer engines feature flat, opposing pistons ...

Some engines earn a reputation that borders on myth, surviving abuse, neglect, and huge mileages that would destroy lesser designs. Mechanics often describe these powerplants as practically ...

The days of the budget-friendly crate engine have sadly disappeared. Sure, you can still find a fully assembled long-block for less than $3,000, but with cast pistons and rebuilder heads, these are ...

Crate engines seem like they would be a good entry point for people to get into modding their cars. These are engines shipped in wooden crates — hence the name — that are made to be ready to fit right ...