Hot rodders played with blocks as kids, and still play with them as adults. This vast level of experience notwithstanding, enthusiasts often insist on monkeying around with production blocks. They ...

Just about any engine builder, whether a pro or a backyard hobbyist, looks at the completion of the short-block as a milestone in a performance engine build. Getting to this point in the process ...

Dart Machinery was founded in a backyard garage nearly 30 years ago by Richard Maskin. The company makes aftermarket engine blocks at a variety of price points for small and big Chevrolets and Fords.