While all engine blocks are different and use different designs, webbing, reinforcement, and materials, there are a few things that all engines share. At the top of every engine block is the deck, and there are a few different designs that you’ll find: open, semi-open, and closed. Today we’re going to dive in, compare them, … Read more
I think it’s safe to say that all of us dream of one day owning some sort of supercar. A lot of us grew up dreaming of owning a Ferrari, Lamborgini, Porsche, Lotus, or some other kind of supercar. Unfortunately, brand new supercars are pretty expensive as you probably know. Luckily, some supercars have depreciated … Read more
The Powerstroke 6.0L is the second diesel engine Ford used in their Superduty trucks and E-Series Vans. It replaced the outdated Powerstroke 7.3L, and although many enthusiasts will argue the 7.3L was better, the 6.0L still has a big following. International Truck and Engine designed and built this engine, also known as Navistar International. Interestingly … Read more
Engines such as the RB26 or 2JZ are put up out a pedestal and treated like the greatest engines of all time. They’re praised for being able to withstand insane amounts of power without exploding, but there is another turbocharged inline-6 which rivals the performance of those two engines and that’s the BMW N54. It … Read more
Honda brought the K24A to life in 2002, about one year after the launch of the K20A. The reason they developed the K24 was to use it in their larger vehicles because the only real downside to the K20A was the lack of low-end torque. So, they took the K20A design and simply made it … Read more
VR6 engines have been produced since the 1980s by Volkswagen. The family belongs to a class of engines called V-Line. They are German-engineered engines with a unique design and sound. The family consists of several engine variants found in mostly in cars. One version, called the Horex, is used in motorcycles. Since these engines are … Read more
The 7.3LI Powerstroke engine is one of several diesel engines used by the popular American auto manufacturer. The term “Power Stroke” refers to a special class of engines that Ford has produced since the early 1990s. Initially, they were created under the brand name Navistar International. But in 2011, the engine family was produced under … Read more
The Nissan RB20 belongs to a class of engines called “RB.” They range in size from 2.0L to 3.0L. The RB20 is a four-stroke engine that uses standard gasoline. It was produced by Nissan between 1985 and 2004. There are two versions of this engine, which are an SOHC and a DOHC. Both have an … Read more
Assuming you don’t live under a rock, you’ve probably noticed that there is a massive selection of pickup trucks in America. Most small pickups (Ranger, Tacoma, Colorado, etc.) have gone from being tiny to practically being full sized pickup trucks. The increase in size has forced the whole category of small trucks into the “mid-size” truck market. … Read more
If you’ve read our 2018 MT09 review, you know I got back into motorcycles on a whim. With that, I really wanted to pick up an Icon Variant but didn’t want to pony up the cash after the expensive purchase of my MT09. So, I went to my local Cycle Gear and picked out a … Read more