Like the small-block Chevy versions, these blocks will be cast in Germany and machined in the USA. A 4.600-inch bore with a 4.250-inch stroke on a standard-deck Rat motor would produce a 565ci Rat ...

The original small-block Chevy engine made 520 hp, 510 lb-ft of torque based on a 406ci cast-iron block with unported 23-degree cylinder heads, open-plane intake, and an ACCEL fuel injection system.

The Ford Mustang's 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 is a fantastic engine, but being made of aluminum, it has its limitations. Though lighter than iron, aluminum is also more malleable, which is why an alloy ...

For our cast-iron engine block repair, we were put in touch with Josh Sprinkle, Industrial District Manager and expert welder, whom we were told could handle it, if anyone could.

Take a look at a Boss block for the modular crowd. With 5.0 liters of displacement while still 4.6-liter deck height, FRPP's new cast-iron Boss 5.0 block (PN M-6010-BOSS50) may be just the ticket ...

If you want more durability than an aluminum-block LS engine for your project car, Chevrolet Performance has got you covered with the cast-iron L8T ...

This new cast-iron Ford Block from Esslinger's will sure to give you that edge you're looking for. In this month's Quick Tech Engine Article we get the low down on these new blocks and what they ...

Metal stitching isn't just for cast iron, either. Lock-n-Stitch claims that its process can be used on ductile iron, steel, aluminum, and even bronze castings. Do yourself a favor and watch the video.

IANAME, but every time I've rebuilt iron-block engines, I've always used Grade 8 bolts.<BR><BR>The one exception was the crank pulley bolt on a 3800 series GM engine; it's a stretch bolt.