Masterpieces in Metal – This Galindo Motorsports ID Designs Trophy Truck features a powerplant from 2013 Performance Engine Builder of the Year winner Kroyer Racing Engines of Las Vegas, NV.
The engine is a 455 cu. in. Chevrolet Small Block that puts out 785 hp with torque listed at 695 lb-ft.
The factory harmonic damper on your modern GM, Ford, or Mopar V8 are ‘tuned’ to absorb what’s called torsional vibration in the engine’s normal operating RPM range. Performance modifications, particularly ones that increase torque, produce added vibration in an RPM range that the elastomer damper wasn’t designed to handle. That vibration will accelerate component wear,
The factory harmonic damper on your modern GM, Ford, or Mopar V8 are ‘tuned’ to absorb what’s called torsional vibration in the engine’s normal operating RPM range. Performance modifications, particularly ones that increase torque, produce added vibration in an RPM range that the elastomer damper wasn’t designed to handle. That vibration will accelerate component wear, affect valve timing, and increase the risk of engine failure.
Elgin Industries has introduced original equipment replacement multi-layer-steel head gaskets for 2011-2020 Ford 6.7L diesel engines. Related Articles – Starrett Introduces Easy-to-Use Precision Wireless Electronic Depth Gages – PBM Rotating Assemblies – Turbosmart TS-1 Externally Wastegated Turbocharger The new gaskets – EHG-26661 (left) and EHG-26662 (right) – match the design, fitment and quality of the
The L.S. Starrett Company, a leading global manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, metrology systems and more, has introduced three Wireless Electronic Depth Gages including the W640JZ, W643JZ, and W644JZ which are made in the U.S.A., part of a line of over 40 new electronic precision gages that Starrett recently introduced to the market.
PBM rotating assemblies have a proven reputation of quality, durability and performance.
The TS-1 series are oil-cooled turbochargers with lightweight stainless steel cast turbine housings and a proprietary bearing and main shaft combination.
Utilizing a unique block, a particular cylinder head and manifold combination and some parts from an old Pro Stock truck engine, Sandy Wilkins of Wilkins Racing Engines built his customer a 347 cid small block Chevy engine for Comp Eliminator that should make 2.88 horsepower per cubic inch! Check it out!
Stopping into Wilkins Racing Engines in Mooresville, NC was one of our favorite stops during our Charlotte trip earlier in 2023. Owner Sandy Wilkins showed us around his machine shop and gave us the details of a few engine builds like this Comp Eliminator 347 cid small block Chevy. It’s our Engine of the Week!
When it comes to Dirt Modified engines, customers are looking for an engine combo that is durable and produces good power. For those reasons, Gibbons Motorsports’ stroker 421 cubic inch small block Chevy engine is a go-to package, and has thrived in this segment of racing. Check it out!
We couldn’t highlight just one engine during our visit to Gibbons Motorsports earlier this year. This small block Chevy UMP dirt modified engine was also coming together in the assembly room of the Mooresville, NC-based engine machine shop. Shop owner Pete Gibbons told us all about it for our Engine of the Week. Related Articles
