When it comes to modern internal combustion engines, there are two types that dominate the industry: pushrod and overhead camshaft (OHC). While pushrod engines were the stars of the show for many ...

The nomenclature of engine power can get tricky. Brake horsepower, shaft horsepower, pound-feet (lb-ft), dynamometer ratings, revolutions per minute, engine load, and temperatures all play a part in ...

The V8 diesel engine didn't have its greatest introduction, at least in the passenger car world. Developed for buyers seeking higher efficiency, Oldsmobile's V8 diesel-powered Cutlass proved to be a ...

Ddiesel engines have their benefits, it's just that quick acceleration isn't one of them. They're limited in rpm compared to gas engines, due to factors like their higher compression ratios, and that ...

Diesel engines lack the spark of gas engines, both literally and figuratively. They don't need a spark plug since they ignite the fuel using only compression, but also lack the 'je ne sais quoi' that ...