Ferrari is exploring a groundbreaking approach to the internal combustion engine, as revealed by a recent European patent filing. Departing from the industry-standard round pistons, this new design ...

Many don't realize that pistons can make power...or not if you make the wrong decisions. In most cases more compression means more power. What are two of the main factors that determine the ...

The team at Garage 54 replace aluminum pistons inside of an engine with custom-made plastic pistons. The engine, surprisingly, runs for longer than it has any right to run. Garage 54 specializes in ...

Free-piston engine generators and linear machines represent an innovative departure from conventional rotary systems, offering high thermal efficiency and operational flexibility by eliminating the ...

Building an engine requires patience and careful attention to details, even if it's a bone stock rebuild destined for everyday use, but a performance engine is asked to provide its handler with a bit ...

Gamblers are a different breed. There’s a point where they seem to know when a bluff has gone too far, when it’s time to fold their hand and live to fight another day. The art of building racing and ...

The German company's 500-hp A03 is the most powerful piston aircraft certified to date and could act as a turbogenerator to power electric motors and recharge batteries. RED Aircraft's A03 piston ...

These durable, high-perfomance engines are available for far less than you might imagine, including the Chevy LS3, Ford ...