Lunati Voodoo Crankshafts

Published: Jan 21, 2014

The backbone of your engine and the foundation of your bottom end is the crankshaft. Voodoo Crankshafts from Lunati are engineered from 4340 non-twist forged steel that is known for its durability and strength in high-performance applications. All Voodoo Cranks are nitride heat treated with micro-polished journals to add even more durability. Lightening holes in the rod journals reduce crankshaft inertia weight for faster rotation. Voodoo Cranks are precision indexed and machined in CNC machining centers and are dynamically balanced. Regardless of your horsepower goal or budget, Lunati has a crankshaft for your small-block Chevy, big-block Chevy, LS1/LS6 or Ford engine.

Dillon Manufacturing Carbinite Coating for Milling Performance

Dillon’s Carbinite coating is ideal for hard or soft jaws, especially Vise Jaws and Step Jaws used for clamping applications.

By Greg Jones

Greg Jones is Content Director and Editor of Engine Builder Magazine.

Published: Apr 10, 2024

A new wear-resistant textured carbide coating available on Dillon Manufacturing chuck jaws effectively doubles the gripping force and eliminates slippage to improve mill performance and shorten cycle times. Carbonite is applied using a process called Electro Spark Deposition (ESD) to hard or soft jaws after they are milled to customer requirements. It has been shown to nearly double the gripping strength at equal clamping force.