Combine the latest Chevrolet aluminum block, a pair of rare factory aluminum heads, a host of aluminum aftermarket performance components and the engine-building skills of Keith Black, and some would ...

Aluminum engines aren't new at Chevrolet Engineering. They've been evaluating the possible use of aluminum production V8 engines for a number of years. However, it wasn't until 1969 that Chevy ...

In the early 1960s, an aluminum performance engine was as exotic as fuel injection, independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes. The first mention of an all-aluminum engine for a Corvette was in ...

Aluminum is a lightweight metal used in many automotive applications where every ounce is critical for performance. From body panels to wheels to engine blocks, aluminum has found its place in cars.

If you need a new engine, but want extra horsepower, there are options. Here are four budget crate engines that are worth ...

Purdue researchers demonstrate their method for producing hydrogen by adding water to an alloy of aluminum and gallium. The hydrogen could then be used to run an internal combustion engine. The ...

DETROIT, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightweighting is no longer a unique advantage in the automotive industry. Although lightweight materials are widely adopted, production waste and losses remain ...

The small-block Chevrolet (SBC) V8 has undergone several refinements over the decades since its creation. While every true SBC generation uses the same 4.40-inch cylinder bore spacing, single camshaft ...

It's not unusual for modern performance cars to make over 200 hp/liter, with ultra-exclusive supercars even breaching the 300 hp/liter mark. Of course, these figures are achieved by forcing massive ...

The engineering, maintenance practices, and aftermarket support that make these high-revving, efficient powerhouses a ...