Over the past several months, we've been assembling and dyno testing a small-block 331ci engine. This month we conclude the buildup by installing the engine in the car and turning the chassis dyno ...

What's the secret to hidden horsepower? Who cares? This engine-building effort is all about torque-street torque-and how to get a lot of it from your small-block Ford V-8 without spending a fortune.

The 5.400-inch (center-to-center) rods are the most popular length for stroker kits intended for use in small-block Ford Windsor short-deck blocks. (For reference, stock 3-inch stroke 289s and Boss ...