Now that Danny has given an overview of piston ring differences and understanding piston ring end gap, he’s going to show you how to properly check it for your engine and application.
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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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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.
EB Takeover: Gawlik-SGRO Racing
We first met Brian Gawlik of Gawlik-SGRO Racing at the PennGrade1 booth during the 2022 PRI Show. We struck up a fun conversation and knew we’d be talking to Brian again soon. Brian is the owner, and driver for the Gawlik-SGRO Racing team, which competes in the Division 1 NHRA / Lucas Oil Series Top
Diesel Fuel Additives for Power and Efficiency
Running diesel fuel additives on an every tank basis can help your engine in numerous ways. A couple of the big benefits are better power and more efficiency, and who can’t get behind that? Check out this episode of AMSOIL Garage for more diesel fuel additive info. Related Articles – Michael Westberg’s Twin-Turbo 400 cid
