Why did most car manufacturers switch from cast iron to aluminum engine blocks?

The auto industry is always evolving. In the 1970s, one major change took place when manufacturers starting using aluminum ...
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Aluminium replaces cast iron: What drove the auto industry’s engine-block shift?

Explore: Aluminum engine blocks cut weight by 40–55% while improving heat transfer, but cast iron remains vital for ...
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Inside a super-modern factory producing 1 million engines a year

In this video, we explore a state-of-the-art engine factory operated by HORSE, a joint venture between Renault and Geely, with Aramco holding a minority share. The factory has the capacity to produce ...
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GM Investing Over $150M for Next-Generation V8s

“This significant investment of over $150 million is a clear commitment to the plant and our people,” stated Saginaw Metal Casting plant director John Lancaster. “By enabling the production of ...
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Where Stock Blocks Finally Give Up

The Internet has created a strange distortion field around stock engine blocks. Spend enough time watching dyno videos, dragstrip clips, and street-car glory-pass reels, and it becomes easy to believe ...