Working at HRM has its ups and downs like any other job. With regard to Project First Car, one of the "downs" was the period during which its engine was apart and we weren't able to drive it. For most ...

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 ...

Every car owner dreads unexpected repair bills, and engine troubles can be some of the costliest. Even if you can diagnose the problem straight away — which isn't always as straightforward as it might ...

The 1978-89 911 SC and Carrera have long enjoyed reputations as the most reliable examples of the 911 lineage. More civilized than their predecessors but still part of an era when driving a 911 at ...

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 ...

Watch the first shakedown of our MK4 Toyota Supra GT2 race car after a full twin-turbo 2JZ engine rebuild. Includes raw onboard footage, boost sounds, and a behind-the-scenes look at how this iconic ...