Rottler Report with Keith Black Racing Engines & For Hemis Only - Engine Builder Magazine

Rottler Report with Keith Black Racing Engines & For Hemis Only

Tim Banning is president of Keith Black Racing Engines and For Hemis Only located in Clearwater, FL. The shop, which specializes in Gen II Hemis and Mopar Wedges, utilizes blocks made to the highest standards. To maintain those standards during machining, along with increased automation and accuracy, the shop recently purchased a new Rottler H85AX hone. Hear more from Tim about his shop and his new purchase in this Rottler Report.

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