You want your engine to shine when you pop the hood, don't you? For most hot-rodders, the engine is the whole point of building, driving, racing, or otherwise owning a kick-ass machine. But it's not ...

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?

Getting show-quality paint is the stuff of art and science. Not many of us know exactly how to get it, and even fewer have the patience to achieve it. Scott Brideau of Car Concepts in Nampa, Idaho, ...

Depending on who you are and what you enjoy, a greasy, grimy, and nearly unrecognizable engine might be exactly what you want. You’re probably in the minority though. For those of us who take the time ...