There are several types of engine compression testers. Be sure to use the correct type for your specific engine, otherwise ...

Close-up of V8 engine with four two-barrel carburetors - Ricky Deacon/Getty Images If there's one question that's forever on the lips of car enthusiasts, it's how much horsepower an engine makes.

If there's one question that's forever on the lips of car enthusiasts, it's how much horsepower an engine makes. Answering that question is deceptively complicated, however, because of what the term ...

Increasing an engine’s compression ratio is a proven way of unlocking extra horsepower, but there’s a point of diminishing returns. The team at Garage 54, the Russian mechanics who built a V16 using ...

We all know the age-old maxim, "There's no replacement for displacement." It's the truth. That's why so many sanctioning bodies use displacement and compression rules to limit engine power. Of course, ...

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Getting an engine compression test for your car is a bit like having your blood pressure taken. It sounds complicated without context, but it's a relatively straightforward and painless procedure that ...