Stroker 421 cid Small Block Chevy UMP Dirt Modified Engine
When it comes to Dirt Modified engines, customers are looking for an engine combo that is durable and produces good power. For those reasons, Gibbons Motorsports’ stroker 421 cubic inch small block Chevy engine is a go-to package, and has thrived in this segment of racing. Check it out!
Gibbons Motorsports’ 421 cid Small Block Chevy Engine
We couldn’t highlight just one engine during our visit to Gibbons Motorsports earlier this year. This small block Chevy UMP dirt modified engine was also coming together in the assembly room of the Mooresville, NC-based engine machine shop. Shop owner Pete Gibbons told us all about it for our Engine of the Week.
Compound Turbo 6.0L Powerstroke in a 1962 Country Squire Wagon
During the 2023 Ultimate Callout Challenge, we went by the Kill Devil Diesel booth to say hey to owner Jared Alderson, and when we got there, we were treated to the sights of a custom-built 1962 Country Squire wagon with a compund turbo 6.0L Powerstroke engine built by Kill Devil Diesel. Kodie Boden of Acme
1,300-Plus HP 615 cid Big Block Chevy Engine
PAR Racing Engines is one of the most successful and well-respected shops on the East coast. When we visited earlier in 2023, we got to see the shop in all its glory, and a pair of 615 cubic inch big block Chevy engines that each crank out over 1,300 hp!
Edelbrock and Pat Musi Talk Cylinder Heads
In this episode of Intellectual Horsepower, we got the opportunity to sit down with Edelbrock experts Mike Sanders and Rick Roberts, as well as Pat Musi of Pat Musi Racing Engines to talk all about cylinder heads. We discuss what goes into cylinder head manufacturing and development from the manufacturer level, as well as what
PAR Racing Engines’ 615 cid Big Block Chevy Engine
Spending a day in Spartanburg, SC recently, resulted in a trip to visit Scott Duggins and the team at PAR Racing Engines. This engine machine shop is well-known for cranking out quality, high-horsepower race engines. Scott toured us around and showcased a few current builds like this pair of 615 cubic inch big block Chevys!
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!
Pat Musi Gives a Tour of His Engine Shop and Race Shop
Any chance we get to hang with Pat Musi for a day, we jump at it. His wealth of engine and racing knowledge is seemingly never ending. We recently got to check out Pat Musi Racing Engines and Pat’s newly built race shop during our trip to Mooresville, NC. Check it out!
Ford 2.3L Duratec Short Block
One of the shops we visited during our Mooresville, NC trip was Poteat’s Engine Rebuilding in Kannapolis. We spoke to Andrew Seldomridge about the kinds of engines the shop typically works on and found it that they do a little bit of everything, including both gas and diesel engine work. They had a Ford 2.3L
Billy Godbold and Chris Potter Blow Our Minds Talking Camshafts!
In this episode of Intellectual Horsepower, Engine Builder Editor Greg Jones sits down with Billy Godbold and Chris Potter of Godbold Engineering Solutions and COMP Cams/Edelbrock Group, respectively, to talk all about camshafts and what engine builders and racers need to know. Did you know the camshaft should be selected after you know the rest
Supercharged 4.900” Bore Space Hemi Engine
Building upon its 4.800″ bore space Hemi engine platform, Noonan Race Engineering made improvements to its 4.900″ bore space Hemi engine to the point that its now one of the engine shop’s bread and butter builds. Don’t let that fool you – this engine is packed with unique features and the performance to back it all up. Check it out.
Noonan Race Engineering’s Supercharged 4.900 Bore Space Hemi Engine
This summer, we got the chance to visit Spartanburg, SC and Noonan Race Engineering‘s new state-of-the-art facility. The Noonan operation is top notch through and through, and it shows in engine builds like this supercharged 4.900 bore space Hemi. Noonan’s Barry Pettit walks us through all the details in this Engine of the Week!
