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6.1 HEMI Upgrades

The 6.1 HEMI had a short production run and is a rather outdated, underpowered engine by modern standards. However, its large displacement allows for lots of opportunity to take the 6.1L V8 to the next level. A tune, intake, headers, and cam can push the HEMI to 400+whp. In this guide, we discuss these 6.1…

Most Common GM LS2 Engine Problems

The GM LS engines are nearly synonymous with reliability, and the LS2 is no exception. However, all engines are prone to occasional problems. The 6.0L V8 LS2 is no exception there, either. Ultimately, it’s an incredibly reliable engine but it is not completely bulletproof. Some of the more common GM LS2 engine problems include oil…
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Ford 2.7L EcoBoost Oil Pan Leaks – Symptoms & Solutions

While the 2.7L EcoBoost is undeniably one of the most reliable Ford engines available currently, the first generation 2.7L V6 did initially face some teething problems, much like the other early EcoBoost engines. First-generation 2.7L EcoBoost owners commonly encounter oil pan leaks, which is generally considered one of the engine’s most prevalent issues. In fact,…
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GM 2.4 Ecotec Timing Chain Failure – Causes & Fixes

The 2.4 Ecotec is one of the most versatile engines used in the GM fleet from 2006 to 2019. In that timeframe, the 2.4L Ecotec was used in everything from midsize SUVs like the GMC Terrain to sportier applications like the Polaris Slingshot. Despite being a very popular and celebrated engine, the 2.4 Ecotec has…
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Hyundai Nu Engine Guide – Specs and Common Problems

The Hyundai/Kia Nu engine is an all-aluminum inline-4 cylinder powerhouse that replaced the outgoing Beta engine series. It served as a stop-gap to bridge the need for a 1.8L/2.0L inline-4 between the 1.6L Gamma and 2.0L Theta II engines. While the Nu is often considered a solid engine, it does have a few significant issues…
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Ford 3.5/3.7 Cyclone Water Pump Failure – Symptoms & Solutions

Water pump failure is one of the most common big-expense problems that occurs on transversely mounted Cyclone engines, especially the 3.5L and 3.7L V6s. Due to packaging limitations, the water pump on those engines forced Ford to mount the water pump internally, making it especially difficult to reach and repair. When these internal water pumps…
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Ultimate Honda K24 Engine Guide

Honda is one of the first manufacturers that comes to mind when it comes to all-star 4-cylinder engines. While earlier Honda 4-cylinder engine families, like the B-Series, have a strong aftermarket following, the later K-Series is just as established. While the K20 gets most of the K-Series love, the 2.4L K24 engine can be just…
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Ultimate Mercedes M272 Engine Guide

The Mercedes M272 represented a massive step forward for Mercedes engine technology, as the M112 and M113 engines that preceded the new V6 engine family were quite old and outdated by the time that the turn of the century rolled around. The earlier engines were single-cam, three-valve-per-cylinder experiments in a way, as the M112 and…