Those who want to fully customize their car might wonder if they can paint their engine block's lifter valley. Are there really no downsides to it?

Old cars are the heart and soul of our hobby, and often the only ones we can actually afford. Of course, the older (and cheaper) the car, the more likely it is to show the scars of its age. The simple ...

What do we mean when we say "from the street to the show?" Well, we decided to "candy out" this engine block that used to be in a street car. The engine was partially disassembled and prepped for that ...

A continuation of the engine restoration series, demonstrating how to paint the engine block using an affordable DIY paint booth setup, while offering tips for achieving a quality finish on a budget.