Ford Compact Engine Service

Knowing popular engine dimensions and weights are critical to a successful engine swap in your project vehicle

Looking to swap the venerable LS engine into your hot rod, muscle car, or classic truck? Take a look at our detailed identification guide for Gen III/IV LS engines before you hit the salvage yard or swap meet!

Upgrading to (or updating a poorly designed) independent front suspension, or IFS, will vastly improve your classic muscle car, hot rod, or pickup truck’s braking and handling

Speedway Motors Product Manager Jeff K. talks about how to really make your engine bay stand out from the crowd with just a little patience, and some Speedway products.

Ford’s 302ci small block V8 is one of Ford’s best engine designs and is capable of great power with the right parts

Take a look at a few of the rare and wonderful Chevy engines in the Museum of American Speed!

Learn correct spark plug firing orders for SBC, LS, Mopar, AMC, and Ford V8s, and learn what the correct firing order means for performance.

We can teach you some of the major differences between the Ford and GM-style T5 Flathead transmission adapter kits. We'll also walk you through choosing the correct parts in order to make this installation a breeze!

There are several aspects of a properly relocated battery installation. Our guide will help you ensure that your relocation goes smoothly.

Classic cars ran on normal motor oils for decades, so why change now? The answer lies in the evolution of gasoline engines and how motor oil has co-evolved.