Dimpled pistons might sound strange, but some say they could be the future for diesel power. We've looked at the arguments ...

Ferrari is exploring a groundbreaking approach to the internal combustion engine, as revealed by a recent European patent filing. Departing from the industry-standard round pistons, this new design ...

Many don't realize that pistons can make power...or not if you make the wrong decisions. In most cases more compression means more power. What are two of the main factors that determine the ...

The team at Garage 54 replace aluminum pistons inside of an engine with custom-made plastic pistons. The engine, surprisingly, runs for longer than it has any right to run. Garage 54 specializes in ...

Gamblers are a different breed. There’s a point where they seem to know when a bluff has gone too far, when it’s time to fold their hand and live to fight another day. The art of building racing and ...

Critical for achieving max cam performance, preventing piston-to-valve contact, and as a doublecheck against assembly errors, accurately locating TDC and degreeing in a custom cam should be a routine ...

In last month's installment, Texas Speed and Performance (TSP) used a brand-new GM L92/LS3 block as the foundation to build a high-performance 418ci stroker engine. Sunset Racecraft in Lubbock, Texas, ...

The German company's 500-hp A03 is the most powerful piston aircraft certified to date and could act as a turbogenerator to power electric motors and recharge batteries. RED Aircraft's A03 piston ...

Piston ring end gaps matter more than you think because they manage pressure and heat, preventing catastrophic failures ...

Cirrus Aircraft has introduced a new variant of its popular single-engine SR-series aircraft, with a redesigned interior, updated electronics and displays, advanced safety systems and other comfort ...