Just about any engine builder, whether a pro or a backyard hobbyist, looks at the completion of the short-block as a milestone in a performance engine build. Getting to this point in the process ...

In the Sept. '08 issue ("Dart's New Block"), HOT ROD gave you the scoop on the company's new Special High Performance cylinder block for the Gen I Chevrolet. You might recall that in closing out the ...

In Part Two, we'll up the ante by finishing off our mill and hopefully spark it up with some high horsepower numbers. As part of our mission, we're looking to eclipse the 1,000-horse mark with bolt-on ...