Now that you’ve seen the ins and outs of the SMX block, Steve goes over his selections for the rotating assembly (crank, rods, pistons) for the engine.
Steve Morris’ SMX Rotating Assembly
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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.
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.
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 – Jessie Harris’ 6.7L Cummins-Swapped Chevy C10 – LT1 Upgrades at MTI Racing – SMX Cylinder Head Gets New Valve Seats – Part 2
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 – EB Takeover: TKM Performance – 1967 Nova with a 421 Small Block Chevy Engine – Machining a
1993 Buick Roadmaster Hearse w/ Twin-Turbo 427 cid LS3 Engine
A Hearse isn’t your typical drag car, but that didn’t stop Jason Pickett from outfitting his 1993 Buick Roadmaster Hearse with all the necessities for the track and the street, including a twin-turbo LS3 engine. This Hearse is definitely “Haulin’ Ash” and it’s our Engine of the Week! Related Articles – CP4 Troubles? Try Fuel
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CP-Carrillo Titanium Connecting Rods
These rods are purpose-built and designed for endurance applications.
Twin-Turbo 427 cid LS Engine
Somewhere in the range of 1,500-1,700 horsepower, this LS-powered ’68 Chevelle made a new personal best pass for owner Tanner Stover at Sick Week this year. Check it out!
Diesel Piston Technology
Diesel and heavy duty go hand-in-hand. There’s no way around it. High compression causes high cylinder temperatures, with peak cylinder pressure often as high as 2,700 psi (or higher). This high pressure and high heat only have one thing in mind, to beat relentlessly on the first thing to get in the way – the pistons.
Twin-Turbo 347 cid Small Block Ford Engine
Kyle Morris of Steve Morris Engines built up this 1996 Mustang with a twin-turbo 347 cubic inch small block Ford engine primarily by himself. It’s been about a decade in the making, but now Kyle has a 7-second capable car primed for drag-and-drive competition. See what went into the 1,800-hp engine!
