Adding electronic fuel injection and turbochargers can really boost both the performance and efficiency of an older engine. But how well do those modifications work when they’re applied not to a ...

“Big Block Olds 455 Oiling Explained” provides a detailed look at the lubrication system of the classic Oldsmobile 455 engine. The video breaks down how oil circulates, critical points for proper ...

Oh, General Motors, you practically went out of your way to confuse people with your engine displacements. We've already talked about how the Chevy 350 and Pontiac 350 are completely different engines ...

A detailed look at the powerful Experimental Olds 455 — craftsmanship, engine design, and passion for vintage performance. Sources: Iran laying traps for potential US attack on Kharg Island Dietitians ...

For many gearheads, the year 1970 represents the peak of the muscle car era — or at least the peak of the first muscle car era. A big part of what conspired to make 1970 special is that to remain ...

The 1970s were a particularly upsetting time for American car enthusiasts. Not only were insurance costs climbing and new emissions regulations strangling big-capacity V8 engines, but the '73 oil ...

[Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the Winter 2011 issue of MotorTrend Classic] Imagine the Indianapolis Colts playing the New York Giants in the Super Bowl. Payton versus Eli, ...

At the height of the muscle car craze, the engineering wizards at Oldsmobile created a "Frankensteinesque" big-block V8 with four valves per cylinder that could've become the most iconic American high ...

It’s an age old question – high power, or low weight? While matching both is obviously the best option, it’s often a choice between which of these two performance routes you want to go. Now, we’re ...

George Hurst is the father of the Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds, but well before George started working with Oldsmobile, he was supplying Hurst shifters to Pontiac for the GTO. Hurst first produced shifters ...