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Steve Morris Engines’ Twin-Supercharged 454 Big Block Chevy Engine
It had been 26 years since the last time Val Morris, Steve Morris’ wife, was behind the wheel of a drag car. The shop had been working on this project car named Sugar Momma, and got it done in time for Sick Week 2024. When it came time to figure out who’d drive it, Steve
It had been 26 years since the last time Val Morris, Steve Morris' wife, was behind the wheel of a drag car. The shop had been working on this project car named Sugar Momma, and got it done in time for Sick Week 2024. When it came time to figure out who'd drive it, Steve and his son Kyle suggested Val get the honors. The car is powered by a TorqStorm twin-supercharged 454 big block Chevy engine that makes 1,000 wheel horsepower. Check it out in this episode of Engine of the Week!***You can also enter to win Sugar Momma by visiting
Scheid Diesel is a Diesel Mecca
We recently made the drive to Terre Haute, IN to visit Scheid Diesel and owner Dan Scheid. This diesel engine and machine shop is one of three locations Scheid operates, and has the capability to everything in-house from fuel lines and injector work to machining and general repair and much more. Check out why Scheid
Stuffing a Supercharged 572 cid SMX Engine in a Porsche 928
For Danny Humphreys, drag racing is a progressive disease. Ever since he watched Tom Cruise outrun a pimp in a 928 Porsche, he’s wanted the car for himself. As soon as he got one, he pulled the engine and the horsepower has gone up from there. Today, Danny has a supercharged 572 cid SMX engine
Indy Cylinder Head’s Supercharged 588 cid Hemi Engine
We’ve been following Indy Cylinder Head and the engine work Ken Lazzeri for quite some time. We got a chance to speak with Ken on the final day of the PRI show when he was kind enough to walk us through the details of several of the engines they had on display, including this bracket
Logan Yelton’s Turbocharged 5.9L 12-Valve Cummins Engine
During last year’s Ultimate Callout Challenge, Logan Yelton’s ’93 Dodge truck stood out as we walked through the pit area. We got a chance to speak with Logan about his company Loganbuilt and the 5.9L 12-valve Cummins engine under the hood of his vintage Dodge truck. See what went into the build in this Diesel
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Twin-Turbo 572 cid Big Block Chevy Engine
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