Most connecting rods in current engines are configured like this aftermarket Crowerod. The little end (A) accepts a high-strength steel wristpin that connects the rod to the piston. The large end (B) ...

Ferrari submitted a patent for a super interesting engine anatomy comprised of pill-shaped pistons and two connecting rods joined into one. First, let’s observe a traditional piston and cylinder. The ...

Here you can see basic piston terminology, including major and minor thrust locations. Of particular note is the fact that piston pin offset can be used to counteract combustion pressures on the ...

We kick off the build of RAD Industries' inline-6 with a tour of the CP-Carrillo factory to watch slugs and rods become slugs and rods It all begins with a healthy heart, and in racing and motorsport ...