A 1956 Series I Land Rover built by Peter Grieve uses a twin-turbo 18-liter Rolls-Royce Meteorite V8; a dyno run exposed cooling problems.
Browsing Category
Engine Systems
13 posts
Holy Flip, It’s A Cadillac CT6-V With The Blackwing V8 For Sale
A 2019 Cadillac CT6-V with the 550-hp Blackwing V8 is listed on Cars & Bids, where its high bid was just under $25,000 at publication.
This Hot Rod Ford Sat For 10 Years. A Lawnmower Carburetor Got The V8 Running Again
A temporary lawnmower carburetor setup started a supercharged Ford Fairlane after a decade parked, though it could only run smoothly at idle.
This Is Why Everyone Hates V6 Engines
The Drive examines how cost-cutting roots, engine refinement and the shift from V8s shaped the V6’s image among car enthusiasts.
Gigantic 102.4L Engine Requires An Entire Pickup Truck To Start It
A YouTube restoration video shows a 1953 Mirrlees Blackstone 102.4-liter diesel engine starting after a Ford F-150 pulled its flywheel.
Massimo, Maker Of Tiny Jeeps, Is Doing A 125Cc Gas Mini Truck Now
Search and coverage interest is rising around a Massimo 125cc gas mini truck, but no announcement or launch details are verified.
New Diesel Engine Oil Blends Are Designed To Keep DPFs From Clogging So Darn Much
Search and coverage interest is rising around diesel oils designed to reduce DPF clogging, but the trigger for the attention is unconfirmed.
GM Is Actually Putting An 8.3L Duramax Diesel In Its HD Pickups To Devour Ford
General Motors is reportedly integrating an 8.3L Duramax diesel engine into its heavy-duty pickups, aiming to outperform Ford’s offerings. Details are still emerging.
Double-Wide CAT Dozer With ‘Siamese’ Diesel Engines Is The Work Of Dedicated Collectors
A custom-built double-wide CAT dozer featuring twin diesel engines, known as ‘Siamese’ engines, showcases dedicated collector craftsmanship. Details are emerging.
GM Rival Ford F-150 Dropping EcoBoost 2.7L V6 Engine
Ford’s F-150 will no longer offer the EcoBoost 2.7L V6 engine in upcoming models, marking a significant shift in engine options for the popular pickup truck.