These days, heavy-duty pickup trucks powered by diesel engines are a rather common sight. There are numerous reasons for heavy-duty trucks to use a diesel engine, many of which center around the ...

Ford is one of the most respected American "Big Three" car brands, and in the 7.3 Power Stroke, it found itself an engine that similarly enjoys considerable prestige. The 7.3 arrived on the scene in ...

Gearheads and faithful Jalopnik readers already know the basics of an engine's bore and stroke, but for those that might be new here, let's dip our toes in the shallow end. An engine's bore refers to ...

Just about every piston engine is defined by two basic measurements: bore and stroke. Bore is the diameter of the cylinder. Stroke is the distance the piston travels from bottom dead center to top ...