engine blocks

This may sound like a simple question, but what is cylinder wall glazing and how is it created? I hear about it all the time when people talk about piston rings not sealing, but I’m not sure what it really is. Thanks. – T.D. … Jeff Smith: Great question! We did a little digging and then

Anyone who has ever spun a 9/16-inch wrench on a hot rod knows the engine block is where it all begins. There are lots of options available—new and used, iron and aluminum, OEM and aftermarket. We’re going to examine a typical V8 engine block—in this case a Chevrolet Performance Bowtie iron block for big Chevy