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Formula 1 Rejects Andretti and Cadillac

Formula 1 earlier this week rejected Andretti Global’s long-held bid to join the series in the 2025 or 2026 season, also denying the team’s corporate partner General Motors. F1 claims it “would look differently on an application for the entry of a team into the 2028 Championship with a GM power unit,” but adds that

All-Billet Duramax Drag-and-Drive Engine

Having been put on the back burner due to Wagler Competition’s popular DX Duramax engines, this brand-new billet Duramax engine has finally made it to the forefront. Rather than being aimed at truck pullers, this lighter diesel engine is specifically designed for drag racers and drag-and-drive events. Check out what makes this Duramax unique.

Wagler billet Duramax engine
GM Registers as a Formula 1 Power Unit Manufacturer

General Motors announced it has formally registered with the FIA as a Formula 1 power unit manufacturer starting in the 2028 season. “We are thrilled that our new Andretti Cadillac F1 entry will be powered by a GM power unit,” said GM President Mark Reuss. “With our deep engineering and racing expertise, we’re confident we’ll develop a

Pfitzner Performance Gearboxes’ TREMEC T56-TR 6060 Performance Gearbox Range

Having created the first sequential-operation 6-speed gearsets for the TREMEC T56 – TR-6060 range, PPG has introduced complete billet aluminum-encased units for these gearboxes.

Holley GM Gen-V LT Swap Oil Pan in Black Finish

GM’s new Gen V LT direct injected engines are starting to find their way into a large variety of vehicles. They make great power, plus they’re very durable and reliable. Unfortunately, the factory oil pans don’t always fit or they hang too low for today’s hot rods. Holley’s new LT Swap Engine Oil Pan is

Fluidampr GM/Chevy 6.6L L8T Crankshaft Damper

Upgrading to a Fluidampr performance damper ensures long-term durability and optimum power by controlling crankshaft torsional vibration.

Fluidampr – 2020+ GM/Chevy Duramax L5P

Fluidampr has released two new GM and Chevy Duramax L5P performance diesel dampers.

Moroso Ultra 40 Sleeved Ignition Wire Sets with 135 Degree Spark Plug Boots for GM LS

Moroso has introduced Part #s 73850, 73851, Moroso Ultra 40, sleeved ignition wire sets with 135degree spark plug boot for GM LS applications. These wire sets are available with either 8″ or 9.75″ wire lengths. They are constructed out of Moroso Ultra 40, 7 mm Dia. Ignition Wire with 40 ohms of resistance per foot

Karl Kustoms Sponsors Bristol Dirt Nationals

Karl Kustoms, a national retailer of GM crate engines and a specialist in Chevrolet Performance, is the new title sponsor for the Bristol Dirt Nationals in Bristol, TN. The dirt race is taking place March 15-20. The Karl Kustoms Bristol Dirt Nationals will showcase more than 1,200 racers throughout eight racing classes and multiple sanctioning

2,000 HP 416 cid LT Engine

Late Model Engines just finished building an LT engine combination capable of 2,000 horsepower! Utilizing GM’s 6.6L iron block and a bunch of other aftermarket goodies, find out why this combination is expected to take the LT market by storm.

GM Invests $100M in Transmission Manufacturing

Following a $75M funding injection in its Toledo, Ohio transmission plant, General Motors has announced it will invest a further $100M in two of its manufacturing facilities – $93M at the Romulus, MI propulsion plant and $7M at its Bedford, IN casting operations. The manufacturer says the Romulus investment will add machining capability, while the Bedford

GM Says it Plans to Eliminate Gas & Diesel Cars/SUVs by 2035

According to a report by The Washington Post, General Motors announced it will end the sale of all gasoline and diesel passenger cars and SUVs by 2035. The announcement marks a major turning point for GM with a future focused on new electric vehicles. GM chief executive Mary Barra said the company will eliminate all