The Daewoo Matiz—yes, that frumpy little city runabout that eventually begat the Chevrolet Spark—was never anyone’s idea of a performance machine. Far, far from it, in fact, but this particular build ...

It's impossible to attend a drift event and not see a car without an engine swap. It's not just about LS and JZ engines anymore. People have become more creative with their choices. I'm also happy to ...

Racing games entrenched as deeply in real life as the Gran Turismo series are escapism fantasy fuel for those of us who won’t be able to amass a 500-car collection in our lifetime. It’s a chance to ...

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...

Engine swaps are one of the most creative forms of car modification. The internet is awash with examples of enterprising car enthusiasts who modified their car with an unusual choice of engine, such ...

Ford introduced the EcoBoost engine for the 2010 model year, and while the idea of a turbocharged engine and direct injection fuel delivery was not new, it brought a breath of fresh air to the scene.

Whether you build cars in your garage on weekends, or have a professional shop and some spare time, consider an engine swap for your next project. As daunting as it may seem, some engine swaps can be ...

One of Henry Ford's goals was universal interchangeability—a feature that made flivvers the first hot rods and made engine swaps a staple of hot rodding. Unfortunately, original equipment ...