Mikael Borggren’s Turbocharged 388 cid LS-Powered Volvo
Just like his fellow Swede’s Stefan Gustafsson and Michael Westberg, Mikael Borggren got into the drag-and-drive scene a few years ago. He picked up this 1987 Volvo wagon in 2017 as a road car, but soon found himself upgrading and evolving it to the point it can make mid-6-second quarter-mile passes! That’s thanks to a
Universal Technical Institute and Volvo Expand Training Program
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Volvo Car USA (Volvo) are offering a new opportunity for UTI students on the East Coast who are interested in becoming certified Volvo technicians. The Volvo TEKNIKER Apprentice Program, a 12-week, manufacturer-paid apprentice program, is expanding, and is now offered at Volvo’s training facility in Ridgeville, S.C., north of Charleston, in
Volvo Develops Its First Three-Cylinder Engine
Volvo Cars has detailed its three-cylinder powertrain. The all-new Drive-E unit will debut in the XC40 compact SUV and is the first of its kind in the company’s 91-year history.
Volvo’s New XC90 SUV Powerplant
The upcoming, wholly redesigned Volvo XC90 has a lot of potential, and we’ve just gotten the details on the power-train technology to be employed on this new model. Previous iterations of the Volvo SUV line have availed buyers with the option of a Yamaha V8 for extra, added power, but not this time. In fact,
Revised Steel Cylinder Head Gasket for Volvo D20, D24 Engines
The new gasket is made of steei and uses the existing part number. The new steel gasket can be identified by the number of holes – one, two or three – as shown with arrows in the illustrations. The holes indicate the thickness of the gasket Height of the piston above the surface of the
Volvo D12 Series Engine Now Remanufactured in North America
TheVolvo Reman D12s are remanufactured at the Middletown RemanufacturingCenter (MRC) in Middletown, PA. MRC has provided North Americancustomers with superior remanufactured parts for more than 30 years. Volvo Reman D12s are available through Volvo Truck dealers.Each engine is delivered as a “basic engine” (longblock), which allows customers to re-use external engine componentssuch as alternators from
PRT Releases 15 New Products on Complete Strut Assemblies
The new items come to extend the PRT portfolio in North American Market and represents more than 5 Million vehicles in new coverage.
Ford 2.3L Duratec Engine
Poteat’s Engine Rebuilding is a shop that doesn’t shy away from any kind of engine work – gas or diesel. When a customer asked to have a Ford 2.3L Duratec short block built, the answer was an easy yes. Check out this stout little four cylinder!
The Best of Both Worlds: Twin-Charged Engines
Not to be confused with twin-turbocharging, twin-charging is the innovative combination of a supercharger and a turbocharger. It’s nothing new – Lancia, Nissan and Volkswagen were among the first to use the combination back in the ‘80s, but it’s hardly common today.
Turbocharged 388 cid LS Engine
When you look at a Volvo wagon, all sorts of things come to mind, but running quarter-mile passes of any speed usually isn’t one of them. However, Mikael Borggren’s 1987 Volvo with a turbocharged 388 cid LS engine capable of 6-second passes is definitely a sight to see! Read up about all the engine details!
Twin-Turbo 400 cid LS Next Engine
Achieving five consecutive days of mid-6-second passes and 1,000 miles driven on the street earned Michael Westberg the 2023 Sick Week overall win. His Chevy S10 features a 400 cubic inch twin-turbo LS Next engine. See what’s in this engine build done by ACE Racing Engines!
FIA Appoints First-Ever CEO
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA)—the international motorsports association based in Paris, France—has appointed US-born Natalie Robyn as its first-ever CEO. “I am delighted to be appointed the first-ever CEO of the FIA at such an important and exciting time for the Federation,” Robyn said. Robyn, an international executive, holds over 15 years of experience
Sick Week 2022: The Hardest Vacation You’ll Ever Take
The first ever ‘Sick Week’ was a phenomenal event, with enthusiasts and pros from all over the country coming together to show off their rides and burn some rubber!
QualCast 2021 Valvetrain Kits
QualCast has introduced two new valve train kit lines for 2021. One is for heavy-duty and the other is the QualFast Black Lightening Diesel Performance kits.
Champion API CK-4 Premium Heavy-Duty SAE 10W-30 Diesel Engine Oil
API CK-4 effectively replaces API CJ-4 and is backward compatible with most diesel applications where currently an API CJ-4 oil may have been recommended.
QualCast Heavy-Duty and Diesel Valvetrain Kits
These kits include all the parts you need to complete your cylinder head build in one box.
EV Conversions for Classic Cars
Electric cars have been around for more than 100 years, but the internal combustion engine won the race for mass consumption. However, electric vehicles are coming back into fashion.
Import Intrigue
Whether it’s with Honda, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Mazda, Nissan, Porsche, or something else, you’d be amazed at the horsepower levels being achieved.
AMSOIL Synthetic European Motor Oil
The newly renamed AMSOIL 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil features new labels and two new products, SAE 0W-20 LS and SAE 0W-20 LS-VW.
D-A Reliant X-92 Lubricant
D-A Reliant X-92 is designed for severe on- and off-highway applications and offers premier oxidative and thermal stability and durability.
