Billet Blocks and Heads vs. Cast Iron
Billet aluminum has a lower yield strength or higher modulus of elasticity, meaning it will flex, or absorb energy easier under tension or stress than cast aluminum, without incurring permanent damage.
Moroso Oil Pump for Dart LS Next and LS SHP Blocks
These oil pumps are for aftermarket engine blocks with priority main oiling such as Dart LS Next and LS SHP.
LS Blocks, Main Caps & Bearings
Every build will have variances, which equate to a slightly different answer to the question of “what is the proper way to build a motor or set up the mains.” Each builder with experience should find their own formula for success.
Edelbrock Engine Blocks
These Edelbrock castings feature Siamese cylinder bores and splayed four-bolt mains to meet the demands of a high-horsepower build.
The Building Blocks of Diesel Engines
With diesel cylinder blocks, unlike gasoline blocks that may only deal with 25-35 pounds of pressure, diesel can be as much as 250 psi. The block is crucial to keeping everything together.
Callies and Energy Manufacturing Bring Back Mopar Gen II Hemi/Wedge Cast Iron Engine Blocks
A new deal with FCA Group puts the 426 Hemi and the 440 Wedge back on the track in a big way.
World Products 9.200˝ Ford Blocks
World Products has released a new 9.200˝ deck version of its Man O’War Ford small block. This block is ideal for the oval track market and drag racing applications.
Edelbrock Engine Blocks
Edelbrock engine blocks are the perfect starting point for any high-performance small or big-block Chevy engine where quality, durability and high-horsepower potential are mandatory.
Edelbrock Engine Blocks for Small and Big Block Chevys
Edelbrock has announced the release of its engine blocks for small- and big-block Chevrolet applications. The blocks are precision machined to Edelbrock’s specifications, and they feature standard factory specifications for popular small-bock and big block applications.
Melling HP Oil Pump for Aftermarket LS Blocks with Priority Main Oiling
New from Melling is this High Performance Oil Pump for Aftermarket LS Blocks. This oil pump is a low volume version of the 10295 oil pump and is for aftermarket LS engine blocks with priority main oiling without Variable Valve Timing and displacement on demand.
Edelbrock Engine Blocks for Chevy Applications
Edelbrock has announced its new ‘Made in America’ engine blocks for Chevy applications. These engine blocks are started with high-quality iron cast in America and made to last.
Core Sourcing Heads & Blocks
Cores are the heart and soul of the engine rebuilding business. If you don’t have a core, you don’t have an engine to rebuild. The challenge is getting the right cores that are in demand, and at a price that you and your customers can afford.
Building Blocks Video Series – BMW S65 V8 Engine
This BMW S65 V8 engine was built by Ron Hutter of Hutter Racing Engines in Chardon, OH. Watch the video to see what makes this engine unique.
Machining Aluminum Engine Blocks
Aluminum engine blocks have been around for many years for both stock and performance applications. Aluminum has a number of advantages over cast iron, the most obvious one being weight.
Optimize Mopar LA and Magnum Small-Blocks for Performance
Mopar engine expert and author Larry Shepard identifies the best parts and clearly guides you through the specific techniques to extract maximum performance for LA and Magnum engines. In particular, he covers heads, cams, and valvetrain products and modifications that will achieve your horsepower targets.
Honing Aluminum Blocks
Manufacturers who produce “linerless” hypereutectic aluminum blocks today include Audi, BMW, Honda, Mercedes, Porsche, Volkswagen, Volvo, and Yamaha. Most late-model engines have aluminum blocks to save weight, including most of the familiar domestic V8s such as Chevy LS, Ford 4.6L modular and 5.0L Coyote, and Chrysler 5.7L and 6.1L Hemi. Yet these have iron sleeves.
Sourcing Engine Blocks
Production engine builders today want engine cores that match a very specific vehicle application. In many cases, they also want the tinware that goes with the engine because the oil pan, valve covers and timing cover are also year, make and model specific. That has changed the way core suppliers have to inventory their stock.
Kaase Introduces Boss Nine Engine Kits for Common Ford 429-460 Big Blocks
For engine builders, and enthusiasts with ambitions in hot rod engine assembly, Jon Kaase has introduced the Boss Nine in a new kit form. Among the kit’s more prominent components, Kaase includes his noted semi-hemi cylinder heads with accompanying pistons, pins and rings as well as pushrods, shaft-mounted rockers and induction system. Everything to complete
Trans Dapt S10V8 Swap Kits for 1986-2000 GM Small Blocks
Fans of the pint-sized Chevy S10 pickup love their trucks. Whether they are lifted, lowered, or totally custom, one thing they can all agree on is the desire for more power. Though this compact pickup was never offered with a V8 option, S10 owners have been able to make their own thanks to Trans Dapt’s
Book Report: How to Build Big-Inch Mopar Small-Blocks
At one time, if you wanted big horsepower in your Mopar muscle car or truck, your choices were limited to a big-block swap or a coveted Hemi. At the very least, you needed different engine mounts, K-members, transmissions, headers, etc. – and Hemis have never been cheap! But now there’s another way to get more
