We're not sure why, but most people tend to shy away when talk turns to block sleeves. The rap may go, "Yeah, it runs strong, but there's a sleeve in number 6," and somehow it seems tainted. Is there ...

Gearheads and faithful Jalopnik readers already know the basics of an engine's bore and stroke, but for those that might be new here, let's dip our toes in the shallow end. An engine's bore refers to ...

Since the dawn of the internal combustion engine, the search for power has been paramount in internal combustion engine development and advancements over the years. Ranging in all sorts of different ...

Bigger is better, right? When it comes down to performance and taking on the track, bigger is always better according to Ford Racing. The company now offers a BOSS small-block in a “Big Bore” version.

The bore scoring issues in Porsches can kill rod bearings, cause crankshaft and piston damage, and cracked cylinders.