The unfortunate thing about most engine simulation software is that it costs hundreds of dollars, and is out of the realm of the average hot rodder. Now, there's an inexpensive alternative. HOT ROD ...

One of the most important pieces to the engine-combination puzzle is the cylinder heads. But navigating through the 30-plus offerings (for the small-block Ford) can be overwhelming. There are cylinder ...

Cylinder head porting is one of those garage mods that lives somewhere between speed-shop legend and flow-bench science. Also referred to as port and polish, the idea is simple: Open up the intake and ...

"I want big power," was the comment from Editor Smitty to Mike Dezotell and myself during a brainstorming meeting last month. The power he was referring to is the little supercharged Two-Valve bullet ...