It’s “the perfect gift for anyone interested in engineering.” While mechanical proficiency is valuable at any age, dipping your toe into the automotive field can seem intimidating. The barrier of ...

Mini stuff is the best kind of stuff. OK, yeah, we all love a huge V8 and a real car to drive it with, but I think every young enthusiast dreamed about putting a miniature engine into a miniature car ...

Everybody knows about Lego sets, but not everyone can afford them. Thankfully, there are other brands that also produce high-quality building sets. For instance, this Mould King model engine kit is ...

Building a kit car can be a fun and rewarding project, but how much will it cost to put one together and what do you need to ...

For the last few months, we've been assembling the parts to our Fairlane's new 408 stroker. Last month, we put together the short-block with the help of Andy Mitchell of Outlaw Racing ("The Twister: ...

Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Sometimes with the hustle and bustle of life, we forget to have a ...

It'll Take More Than Just Your Usual Set Of Sockets To Tackle An LS1 Build. Here's What You Need To Put Together A Gen III--And Do It Right. There are many important tools you'll need before beginning ...

We live in a world of outrageous street machines capable of making astounding amounts of horsepower. With enough money in hand, horsepower levels are limitless, and a thousand street ponies seem to be ...

In 1816, engineer Robert Stirling invented his proprietary Stirling engine, an automatic power source operated by ambient heat rather than direct fuel sources like an internal combustion engine. It ...

Could the small-block Chevy be the most popular engine-build that HOT ROD has covered over its 77-year history? We don’t have a running tally, but in our expert guesstimate, that is probably true. So ...