The engines that have been propelling cars for decades are amazing feats of engineering. To a lot of people, they are heavy lumps of iron that appear immovable and durable beyond belief. If only.

Much has changed in the automotive industry since the beginning of the 20th century. Traditionally, the material trusted under the hood for engine blocks was iron. In fact, some brands like Dodge and ...

The LS7's massive displacement and race-bred design completely redefined what a small block could be, and it's still a ...