This is the camshaft, or simply, the cam. From the look of the lobes, which are also called eccentrics, you can see why we sometimes call the cam a bumpstick. In a single-cam engine with two valves ...

Ever wondered what people are talking about when they say "dual overhead cam"? Don't worry, because we're here to explain it all with our handy guide.

An engine is like a safe deposit box with two locks. You can unlock one of these with such keys as carburetors, manifolds and ignition. But you can't open it up and get all the performance you want ...

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Do you know how to choose a camshaft? This seems like a simple task because most of us understand what we want from an engine. However, propose this question to 50 Chevy fanatics and you’re bound to ...

This test had all the makings of a legendary tech story, the kind people talk about for years to come. You know how we do it here at MM&FF-it's balls to the wall or nothing at all. If others run a ...

Learning how to build and understand a mini engine is an exciting journey for anyone interested in mechanics. A mini engine, ...