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1,000-HP Big Block Chevy Engine

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When customers brought in a vintage, Lingenfelter-built, big block Chevy engine, Mike Moran was given free reign to do what was necessary to make more horsepower. Find out what Moran Motorsports did to upgrade the engine and just how much horsepower it picked up! Plus, get an overview of Moran’s custom engine dyno room!

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