Inside Ken Block’s Hoonicorn V2
Go under the hood of Ken Block's twin-turbo methanol fueled 1965 Ford Mustang dubbed the Hoonicorn V2 as the team prepares for a run up Pikes Peak.
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Kyle Morris’ Twin-Turbo Small Block Ford Engine
As Steve Morris’ son, Kyle Morris is no stranger to engine work and drag racing from his seat at Steve Morris Engines. This 1996 Mustang was purchased by Kyle at the age of 15, and he now has it ready to rip 7- and 8-second 1/4-mile passes thanks to an 1,800-horsepower, twin-turbo small block Ford
As Steve Morris' son, Kyle Morris is no stranger to engine work and drag racing from his seat at Steve Morris Engines. This 1996 Mustang was purchased by Kyle at the age of 15, and he now has it ready to rip 7- and 8-second 1/4-mile passes thanks to an 1,800-horsepower, twin-turbo small block Ford engine. It's our Engine of the Week!
Why You Should Magnaflux Your Engine Parts
The guys at MTI Racing were looking to put together a Nissan GT-R engine, but first they Magnafluxed the crank and rods, and it’s a good thing they did. To ensure parts can get reused and don’t have signs of stress and cracks, magnafluxing can save you from more expensive repairs down the road. Related
Tina Pierce’s Twin-Turbo 509 cid Big Block Chevy Engine
Striving to make 200-mph passes during Sick Week, we came away impressed by Tina Pierce and her Chevy II Nova, which features a twin-turbo 509 cubic inch big block Chevy engine. The race veteran was attending her first Sick Week and we got the details of her drag-and-drive setup in this episode of Engine of
What’s the Deal with Biodiesel and Biofuel?
In this episode of AMSOIL Garage, we dive deeper into the topic of biodiesel and biofuel, and how it can impact your diesel engine. Related Articles – SMX Cylinder Head Gets New Valve Seats – Part 2 – EB Takeover: TKM Performance – 1967 Nova with a 421 Small Block Chevy Engine
What Goes Into Steve Morris Engines’ SML Heads?
Watch as Steve Morris walks you through aspects of his new SML platform, including a look at the transformation the cylinder heads go through from a solid chunk of billet aluminum to a finished product. Related Articles – Machining a Cylinder Head for Valve Seats – Part 1 – CP4 Troubles? Try Fuel Additives –
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Pennzoil and API on Developing Motor Oil Standards
For more than 90 years, Pennzoil has worked alongside the American Petroleum Institute (API) to ensure Pennzoil products meet – and often exceed – the stringent requirements of motor oil specifications implemented to best help protect the performance of your engine. Related Articles – Nitrous Update – Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines, Equipment and Replacement Parts – Diesel Piston
Pennzoil Answers the Top 5 Most Searched Motor Oil Questions
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What Happens When Dry Ice and a Valve Seat Combine?
Steve Morris Engines recently shared a video cutting a brand new SMX cylinder head for valve seats, and he shrunk them for an easier fit using dry ice. Watch what happens! Related Articles – LB7 Duramax-Powered 1970 Chevelle – EB Takeover: Gawlik-SGRO Racing – Diesel Fuel Additives for Power and Efficiency
LB7 Duramax-Powered 1970 Chevelle
There aren’t many diesel-powered vehicles that show up to drag-and-drive events, but when they do, they’re usually awesome! Case in point is Rick Fletes’ Chevelle, which is powered by a custom-built LB7 Duramax engine. We got the details from Rick as he waited in the staging lanes for his first pass of Sick Week 2023.
