Our mechanic takes us through the cylinder head and valve train and continues his explanation of how engines really work. The Mechanic is the kind of chap who eat, sleeps and breathes engineering.

Thunder Power's 4-valve cylinder head conversion for big-block Chevys bolts right onto production iron or aftermarket aluminum cylinder blocks. The heads even have the necessary bosses to add an extra ...

Now that we've explored the majority of simple, bolt-on parts for the S197 Mustang, the next logical place to turn our collective attention is to the inner working of the engine. And, no matter how ...

At Circle Track, we're all about helping you do more for yourself. But sometimes that's just not realistic. That's not casting doubts on the intelligence of our readership. Just like your mom, we ...

We're all familiar with the role injectors and turbochargers play in increasing a diesel engine's horsepower. However, when camshafts and cylinder heads are thrown in the mix, the familiarity isn't ...

There are several reasons why you may want to do that. The main one is replacing the gasket. More complicated reasons can be rectifying the cylinder head, but that is only possible with the right ...

For Part I, covering the new combustion system, direct injection, and active fuel management: click here. For Part III, covering the block, crankshaft and lubrication systems: click here. Continuing ...

February 2, 2006 UK-based RCV Engines is best known globally for its range of model aircraft engines but the unveiling yesterday of a prototype 125cc Rotating Cylinder Valve (RCV) scooter engine could ...

Ever wondered what people are talking about when they say "dual overhead cam"? Don't worry, because we're here to explain it ...