Alternator Power Loss
A chart detailing engine power losses at different alternator outputs.

Altitude & Temperature Effects
How environmental changes affect the operation and tuning of your engine.

Cam & Valve Train FAQ
Lots of technical questions and answers about camshafts and valve train.

Cam Failures: What's The Reason?
Reasons and causes for cam failures.

Camshaft Selection Guide
Comparisons for different uses: street, off-road, and racing.

Cam Specs
Use this form to search for cam specs. Enter the known part number or grind number, or enter a keyword.

Catalytic Converter Examples
Real life visual examples and graphical illustrations of catalytic converters, including a look inside te workings of a high flow converter.

Cylinder Head Basics
A look at the use of ported iron or aluminum cylinder heads.

Engine Bearing Examples
Real life visual examples and graphical illustrations of engine bearings.

Engine Bearings
Tips for understanding the make up and purpose of engine bearings.

Engine Break In
Here's how to properly break in a new engine to ensure greater longevity.

Engine Break-In Tips
Tips for achieving successful and optimum break in of new or rebuilt engines.

Engine Dimension Comparisons
Popular engine makes and sizes are compared with a ruler.

Engine Maintenance Tips
Sponsored by the National Car Care Council, this site is designed to help educate Americans on proper engine maintenance, help them save money, and remain safe on the road.

Engine Parts From JC Whitney
Everything you need for your engine work, including: Belts, Cams/Timing/Valves, Chrome & Dress Up, Cranks, Rods, Pistons & Oil, Engine Blocks & Cylinder Heads, Engine Hardware & Headbolt Sets, Gaskets, Motor Mounts, and more.

Engine Specs
Engine specs for some Chevrolet, GM, and Toyota engines including size, horsepower and torque.

Engine Weight Comparison Chart
A detailed chart of engine makes & sizes compared on the by weight.

Engines - How They Work
Here's the inside scoop on how automobile engines work. Everything from Internal Combustion to Parts of an Engine, What Things Can Go Wrong, Engine Subsystems, and How to Help an Engine Produce More Power.

Fuel Injector Cleaning
How to clean the two types of fuel injection systems commonly used on vehicles: throttle body and port.

Heavy-Duty Truck Buyers: Pick Your Engine!
Did you know that heavy-duty truck buyers who specified the engine they wanted without the salesperson's input are more satisfied with their engine after two years of ownership than customers who had a salesperson’s help selecting an engine in their heavy truck? View the results of the J.D. Power and Associates Heavy-Duty Truck Engine/Transmission Study.

High Performance Engine Swap
If you are looking for a higher level of performance than your Dodge trucks currently offers, this is the article for you.

How 4-Stroke Car Engines Work
Do you know what the 4 key aspects of a 4-stroke engine stand for? Suck, squish, bang, and blow represent intake, compression, combustion, and exhaust. Learn more here.

How Carburetors Work
The goal of a carburetor is to mix just the right amount of gasoline with air so that the engine runs properly. Here's the real meat and potatoes of how carburetors work.

Hydraulic Lifters FAQ
What is the difference in the design of a Hydraulic and Mechanical Lifter? Learn about this and more - compliments of Crane Cams.

Mechanical Lifters FAQ
All about compensating for a cold engine when adjusting valve lash, setting valve lash on mechanical cams, and using valve lash to help tune the engine.

PCV Sizing
Tips for matching & sizing the positive crankcase valve (PCV) to specific engines.

Piston Basics
A graphical illustration of the how pistons are made, what is demanded of them, and how they can fail.

Piston Examples
Real life visual examples and graphical illustrations of pistons. Also, some fun pointers comparing different kinds of pistons and applications.

Piston Failures
Real life visual examples and graphical illustrations of valves, lifters, and rollers. Also discussion about the valve train of an internal combustion engine.

Piston Ring Installation
A chart illustrating the "proper" and "optimum" ring alignment.

Propane Power
Here's how to convert your gas powered rig to propane power.

Rod & Cam Failures
One of the most common reported engine failures revolves around the all important connecting rod. Here are real life visual examples and graphical illustrations of connecting rods.

Spark Plug Examples
Real life visual examples and graphical illustrations of spark plugs. Reading your spark plugs is the window to inside your engine.

Rocker Arm Specs
Find the part number, rocker description, stud and ratio for different Rocker Arms: Magnum, Pro Magnum, Hi-Tech Stainless, Narrow-Body Aluminum, Aluminum Roller, Shaft Mount Aluminum, Chrysler Shaft, High Energy, Ford Shaft and Ford Pedestal Mounted.

V6 to V8 Conversions
V6 to V8 engine conversions are a popular way to increase overall performance in off-roading and street trucks and SUVs. Here are some resources for performing that swap in various pickups and sport utility vehicles.

Valve Adjustment
The correct, quick and easy way to adjust engine valve clearances for mechanical, hydraulic & roller lifters.

Valve Springs FAQ
Excellent Q&A regarding valve springs - plus diagrams.

Valve Timing Tutorial
From CompCams... Take a walk inside a typical engine, just like the one you might have in your vehicle. You'll learn about valve events, piston position, overlap and centerlines, to name just a few. The aim is to clear up some of the most misunderstood terms and make clearer what actually happens as the engine goes through its four-stroke cycle.

Ignition Timing
Tips for getting the most out of your engine with correct distributor timing.