Despite the fact that the SC in "NASCAR" officially stood for "stock car", there's absolutely nothing "stock" about the engines used. They have to be iron-block V8s with a carburetor. Beyond that ... there are rules, but about half the work of a racing team is figuring out some way to tweak the current rules to gain an edge, and the engines are all very heavily modified to the point that whatever the "base" engine was most likely doesn't have all that much in common with what's actually sitting under the hood.
In team shops.
Yes, NASCAR racing engines use antifreeze. There is no other way for them to keep the engine from overheating. NASCAR engines are similar to street engines but with more horsepower.
NASCAR engines have been known to have 6 cylinders, but most prefer to run V8s.
The compression ratio for NASCAR engines is limited to 12.0:1.
No, NASCAR engines are naturally aspirated and turbochargers are prohibited (not allowed).
NASCAR uses stock engines, with many of the racers using the engines created by Roush-Fenway. These are four stroke engines that reach horsepower of over 800.
No, they use V8 engines.
Most NASCAR race teams build their own engines. Some smaller teams lease engines from a team that builds engines. Building your own engines can allow a team to customize their car to their drivers style and abilities. But teams do not have free reign when it comes to building their engines. NASCAR has strict rules and guidlines that the teams must follow when it comes to the engines.
Most are built in Japan. Where Mazda originates.
360 c.i. v8
No
He built steam engines.