Rather than using conventional bolts, some automakers rely on torque-to-yield bolts for specific engines. But why are these used over more traditional options?

Optimization of vehicle drivetrain performance has been an important endeavor for decades. So too has the quest for increased automotive engine fuel efficiency. Engine torque monitoring aids in both ...

When your foot is blue and your motor is reaching for the moon, we know what you're thinking: It's a good thing this engine's rock solid. At least we hope that's true. And as important as good-quality ...

General Motors introduced the 5.3-liter Vortec V8 back in 1999 and kept it in production for 15 years. Over that time, it became one of the most popular small-block engines in GM's lineup, offering ...

Without getting into a long-winded dissertation about torque, we're going to suggest that you dig through your old copies of HOT ROD Magazine and familiarize yourself with the relationship between ...