How a Turbocharger Works — The 350,000 RPM Engine Tech That Changed Performance Cars

The turbocharger is more popular than ever, appearing on the Ford Mustang, the Dodge Charger, and the Chevrolet Corvette.
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The Porsche & Subaru Boxer Engine: Last of the Flat Engine Legacy

How boxer engines work, why they’re not just “flat” engines, and a 120-year evolution traced from the 1899 Benz to the latest Porsche and Subaru boxers. Boxer engines feature flat, opposing pistons ...
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Fuel Efficiency and Emissions Are Hurting Engine Reliability

Smaller, more powerful and fuel-efficient engines don’t seem to have great long term reliability. Engine recalls from major automakers such as GM, Toyota and Honda have cost billions of dollars. Moves ...

Factors to consider when choosing between rebuilt engines and new crate engines

If your project car has a busted engine, you may be trying to choose between a new crate motor and a rebuild. Here's how to ...

5 BMW Engines You Should Steer Clear Of

Some BMW engines that tend to be more trouble than they're worth include the N47 I4 diesel, early variants of the N63 V8, the ...