When it comes to bang for the buck, it's hard to beat a big-block Mopar. The wedge engine (named for its wedge-shaped combustion chamber) is a great combination of torque and horsepower and responds ...

The rise of the classic muscle car era brought forth a slew of engine-related innovations. For example, the first high-compression V8 built for road use came about in 1949. It was called the Rocket V8 ...

In 1962, Dodge entered the midsize market with its first-ever B-body car. The lineup included the entry-level Dart and the range-topping Polara, both of which were downsized after a couple of years in ...

Produced from 1960 to 1973, the Dodge Polara was the company's full-size offering for all but three model years. From 1962 to 1964, the Polara competed in the intermediate market. It was part of the ...

In the first installment, we put the finishing touches on our Barton RB wedge. We featured some of the balancing, blueprinting, and machining procedures a motor needs. Barton builds all types of ...