A turbocharged setup remains one of the most accessible and cost-effective ways to unlock serious performance gains. Once considered the realm of dark arts in forced induction, turbos have become a ...

For many cars, their real life doesn't begin at the factory, but at the moment they roll off the dealership lot, and into the hands of an owner. For car enthusiasts, modification is a cornerstone of ...

As we forge ahead with KIT CAR's ECOCAT project, the most unique planned feature is the use of a 2.2L Ford Ecotec engine for "motorvation." While the body modifications that were made were extreme, ...

Siddarth Raja November 1, 2006 Comment Now! Gravana Tuning has collaborated with GM Design to create a turbocharged Saturn Sky concept for SEMA. Gravana is a highly regarded supplier of aftermarket ...

-it seems that those three little letters strike fear into many a promoter, track owner, or sanction head whenever they hear it. ECU stands for Engine Control Unit. Also called an ECM (Engine Control ...

General Motors is developing an all-new global engine family of smaller capacity petrol motors, called Ecotec small gas engine. These engines, which will power GM cars worldwide, will offer improved ...

General Motors' modern Ecotec engine family first saw the light of day in 2000, when a 2.2-liter inline-four making 147 hp debuted for global use in the Opel Astra — the German brand was a GM ...

The LUK is a hybrid engine system produced by General Motors for compact, midsize, and full-size vehicles. Displacing 2.4 liters in an I4 configuration, the LUK is part of the Ecotec engine family. It ...

To comply with the strict environmental regulations, many automotive makers are downsizing engines to improve fuel economy and lower emissions. GM has announced a new family of small Ecotec engines ...