Our ’02 LB7 Duramax succumbed to a blown head gasket, burned piston, and munched head by way of poor tuning and a throttle-happy previous owner. A botched rebuild landed it in our driveway for little ...

When it comes to cars, facts, and the truth, Matt’s equal love for all three meant automotive journalism was the only path forward. Ever since the age of six, when he’d spend his time helping his ...

General Motors' Duramax engine is one of the most legendary diesel engines, next to Ford's Power Stroke and the Cummins diesel engines in trucks like the Dodge Ram. But while it may not have the ...

Chevy revealed its largest crate engine yet at SEMA—the 776hp LSX454R. A cast iron block is crowned with 6-bolt LSX aluminum heads which together with forged aluminum pistons help deliver a ...

In the diesel engine arena, there are, arguably, few powerplants held in quite as high a regard as the vaunted 6.6L Duramax. The turbocharged beast is the brainchild of General Motors who, in 1998, ...

Remember when the Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and what used to be Chrysler all offered light-duty pickup trucks with available turbo diesel oomph? Only the largest of the Detroit-based ...

For those playing along at home, this issue finds us wrapping up our LB7 Duramax short-block build. Last time around, we dropped our trashed engine off with the skilled hands of L&R Engines in Santa ...