While products straight from the factory are typically in excellent condition and manufactured to certain specs, it’s always a good idea to double check all aspects to ensure a component is how you want it. MTI Racing recently noticed some taper on a set of rods, so they took the time to machine the pin bore to the correct spec.
JBR Engines is 4-cylinder central, and we love it!
Jose Bello and his team at JBR Engines are well-known in the world of Honda engines and import engine work. We took a detour off of our Sick Week route to visit the Plant City, FL-based shop and get a tour. Check it out!
For the last couple years of the PRI Show, Frankenstein Engine Dynamics has had an impressive booth space filled with cool product and cool cars. Case in point, during the 2023 show we stumbled upon a 50th anniversary Mustang Cobra Jet owned by Martin Martinez of Junior Performance. Martin has already made this a seriously
Bryant Goldstone is no stranger to drag-and-drive events, and in fact, he was named the inaugural 2023 Drag-and-Drive Champion. He’s done all this racing with his AMC Javelin and its 572 cid big block Chevy engine. We caught up with Bryant and his father-in-law and engine builder Norm during Sick Week 2024 to get the
During our visit to Scheid Diesel we had our mouths wide open in amazement for most of the time, but this Super Stock pulling engine really made our jaws drop! Scheid’s Joe Gasper walked us through the details of this billet triple-turbo 6.4L Cummins build, and it’s our latest Diesel of the Week brought to
As Sunnen Products Co. celebrates 100 years in the industry in 2024, Tom Dustman, sales director for Sunnen, and other Sunnen team members were at the 2023 PRI Show to showcase the latest Sunnen equipment, including the SV-35 and SV-15 honing machines to engine builders and machinists. Related Articles – Kaiju Motorsports’ All-Billet Subaru EJ
Both pistons and rods are available off the shelf and include custom features incorporating CP-Carrillo high standards and consistent quality.
Designed for serious street and sportsman race engines, these H-beam rods are forged and CNC-machined from certified 4340 high tensile steel.
Using modern honing machines, surface finishes, crosshatch angles, ring materials, and coatings all combine to create a more efficient engine.
Connecting rods are subject to constant stress through extreme tensile and compressive loads, each one tied to a different aspect of operation.
