The guys at Muscle Car Review show you how to check engine compression with the latest tools. Check it out only at hotrod.com or the October 2011 issue of Muscle Car Review Magazine.

Compression: An automotive term used by everybody, forever. Let's get into some detail and maybe develop a better understanding. Pressure, and more pressure: It's a must-have to produce power ...

The compression ratio isn’t just a number: it’s one of the greatest determining factors in engine building. Compression ratio determines the type of fuel, how much boost, and has a significant ...

You can learn how to calculate piston compression height with this easy guide. Click here for more details or check out the December 2012 issue of Hot Rod Magazine.

An interesting patent has been filed by Toyota for an engine with variable compression.The patent is for an engine with variable length connecting rods.The connecting rod features two hydraulic ...

I think there is a problem with the idling of the engine but Ford does not agree. It will start up idling at 1200 rpm for about a full minute, then taper off for the next minute down to 1000 rpm.