GM’s Chevrolet LS engines redefined the pushrod V8 to give us one of the most dominant performance platforms of the modern era. What we refer to today as the LS family of engines usually refers to the ...
This particular OM651 diesel engine failed, but the issue does not appear to be related to its complex, overbuilt construction. The Mercedes OM651 diesel engine is robust but has mixed reliability due ...
Scientists are exploring a surprisingly simple way to clean up diesel engines: adding tiny droplets of water to the fuel. During combustion, the water rapidly vaporizes, triggering micro-explosions ...
Inside a diesel engine's cylinder, compressed air raises the temperature to ignite injected fuel, and the resulting force drives pistons to power the vehicle's main gears. Chief to this combustion ...
On the Chinese calendar, this year is the Year of the Fire Horse. On the Detroit calendar, 2026 is the Year of Horsepower. More than 100 trucks today produce the same nitrogen oxide emissions as a ...
Few engine families go down quite so well in the history books as Chevrolet's iconic LS series. The family consists of powerful small-block V8 engines, and they've been seen in everything from ...
Gasoline and diesel engines are very different. The former rely on spark ignition while the latter use compression ignition. Diesel engines typically run at much higher compression ratios than ...
Why engine position matters in an AWD LS-swapped 911 Engine placement is one of the most critical decisions in any race-focused build. In this AWD tube-chassis Porsche 911, the LS motor sits far back ...
Daimler Truck executives signaled a renewed focus on diesel powertrains at the company’s Capital Market Day 2025. Senior leaders at the world’s biggest truck maker, including Daimler Truck North ...
Installing a Trunnion Kit on My LS1 Engine 🔧 | Must-Have Mod for LS Builds! Posted: April 30, 2025 | Last updated: July 11, 2025 Upgrading the LS1 with a trunnion bearing kit for more strength, ...
Modifying golf carts is a thing, and we’re here for it. They’re simple, they benefit from a ton of aftermarket support, and they don’t need to pass safety and emissions. What’s there not to like? The ...