It's impossible to attend a drift event and not see a car without an engine swap. It's not just about LS and JZ engines anymore. People have become more creative with their choices. I'm also happy to ...

If you polled a room full of hardcore car guys and asked them, "What is the one thing that excites you the most about hot rods?" there's a strong probability that "engines" will be their ...

Join us as we swap the engine in our Mk3 VW Golf, "Norman" or "Normie," in just 48 hours. We're upgrading from the original ...

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 ...

I'm switching back to summer tires on my family car tomorrow. And I'm eager to see what they're like around the hairpins. After all, you don't need a tonne of horsepower if you can carry enough speed ...

(Updated February 2020) The practice of engine swapping is nothing new, and dates back to a time when materials like rich mahogany and canvas were regulars amongst the automotive design arsenal.

The Chevy LS V8 is one of the most ubiquitous elements in car customization. Any forum post or Facebook group thread about engine trouble usually has at least one comment along the lines of: “Just LS ...

An engine swap is a complex automotive repair job. It can be an excellent DIY project and a great way to learn more about how cars work while developing your mechanic skills. However, it's also highly ...

Good engine swaps are a delicate art. Sure, you can LS swap everything and make it better, but homogenizing the creativity of an engine swap takes away a bit of the fun. With Subarus specifically, ...

See the most impressive engines of SEMA 2025 in Las Vegas. From radical customs to flawless builds, these powerplants define ...

While many other automakers use electric powertrains to make their ridiculously powerful cars go fast, the Bugatti Chiron is still powered by a good, old-fashioned, gasoline-fueled 8.0-liter W16. With ...