Sep 15th 2025
The Ford 289 is a small-block V8 with a 90-degree layout and overhead valves, built from 1963 to 1968. It powered Mustangs, Falcons, and other Ford models. The engine has a 4.0-inch bore, 2.87-inch st…
Sep 8th 2025
A street performance engine can feel like a wild animal if it isn’t balanced. Vibration sneaks in and wears bearings, shakes pulleys loose, and makes your drive rougher than it should be. Engine…
Aug 18th 2025
There’s a reason you keep hearing about the small block Chevy 350. It’s been around the block—literally. From 1969 to 1980, this engine powered everything from grocery-getters to str…
Aug 13th 2025
It starts with a simple combo: take a 350 block, punch it out .030 over, then drop in a 400 small block crank. That gives you a 3.75" stroke inside a 4.030" bore, and just like that, you’ve got…
Jul 21st 2025
A messy engine bay doesn’t just look bad; it causes real headaches. Wires flopped over the intake or wedged behind a header might not seem like a big deal until the trouble starts. Heat from the…
Jul 14th 2025
Let’s say your Small Block Chevy runs decent but feels like it has more to give. You’re probably right. Cylinder heads (one of the most impactful upgrades that can truly transform how your…
Jul 7th 2025
Most stock oil pumps are built to do one job: move enough oil to keep everything slick inside a factory-built motor. That works fine when you’re running tight tolerances, a modest cam, and facto…
Jun 2nd 2025
Connecting rods are the unsung heroes of your engine, the brawn behind its beat. They’re what link the pistons to the crankshaft, transforming violent combustion into the smooth, spinning motion…
May 23rd 2025
Keeping a pre-1980 V8 running strong isn’t exactly a walk in the park. These engines have a lot of character, but they also come with their fair share of headaches. Everything under the hood has…
May 12th 2025
The Ford 4.0 OHV engine has been around for a while and is used in various trucks and SUVs. It’s not super modern or fancy, but it’s dependable and relatively easy to work on compared to n…
May 5th 2025
In most Small Block Chevy engine builds, people tend to focus on the usual part: intake manifolds, cams, headers, maybe even some fancy valve covers if there's a little extra budget. Meanwhile, the va…
Apr 14th 2025
Valve springs don’t get much attention, but they’ve got a brutal job. Every time your engine fires, they’re out there holding valves in check and dealing with forces that want to ri…
