Can you rebuild an engine that's been through the ringer? This is a question I've often been asked when I worked as a mechanic, and one I've had to confront directly as someone who exclusively uses ...

Nothing hurts more than the moment when you realize your project car's engine has imploded. Whether you are resurrecting a barn-find Mustang or building a drift Miata, a blown engine will likely be ...

Whether to rejuvenate a broken down car or to upgrade and increase the power output, rebuilding an engine is a major job. It takes a great deal of mechanical skill and knowledge to undertake such a ...

So far, we only have about 1,600 bucks into our 406 short-block, including assembly and a bit of farmed-out labor (see July and Aug. '06). To complete the job, we started looking around for cylinder ...

At Circle Track, we're all about doing it yourself when it comes to working on your race car. You can save a buck, it's fun, and hopefully, when done right, doing your own work and knowing its done ...

Race cars aren't often remembered unless they mean something special; usually, it's the team or the driver that holds the ...

There are multiple hurdles to clear when performing a restoration or mechanical refresh on a car. To restore a popular ...

When it comes to automotive service facilities, Consumer Reports members prefer independent shops—and, in some cases, chains—over dealerships, according to our annual survey. The survey results show ...