V8 fans often argue about soundtracks and spec sheets, but the character of a V8 starts deep in the block with the crankshaft ...

Chevy switched to a flat-plane crank in the Corvette Z06 and ZR1 models, both of which are mid-engine, for many good reasons, all of them about improved performance. Flat-plane cranks help generate ...

The V8 is famous for that low, gravelly rumble it has, announcing its presence to all the lesser engines nearby as soon as the ignition hits. In most versions of the engine – such as those found in ...

Engine discussions are not always limited to displacement, cylinder count, and horsepower. Sometimes discussions focus around the crankshaft debate, specifically cross-plane versus flat-plane.