Starting engine dynamometer pulls at low rpm is hard on the dyno and hard on the engine. Today, engine dynamometer testing is an integral part of many HOT ROD engine buildups and product tests.

The torque wrench is probably the car crafter's most often-used specialty tool. If you're like me, you may still have your first torque wrench; I got my Craftsman 12-inch drive clicker style as a ...

Volvo's new XE13 and Eco-Torque powertrain packages will make a big difference to drivers in ways they will never know — and a few they will. What a difference a little extra engine torque makes. I ...

The nomenclature of engine power can get tricky. Brake horsepower, shaft horsepower, pound-feet (lb-ft), dynamometer ratings, revolutions per minute, engine load, and temperatures all play a part in ...