Steve Morris, Author at Engine Builder Magazine
Steve Morris Tackles a Tough Cylinder Head Repair

Cylinder head repairs like this don’t normally get done, but Steve Morris of @stevemorrisracing always seems to find a way!

How To Properly Read Your Spark Plug

Understanding what’s going on in a combustion chamber and how to read what the engine is telling you through the spark plug is of utmost importance. If you can master that, you’ll keep your engine happy.

Jason Sack’s SML Engine Goes on the Dyno and Back in His Nova

With the SML engine fully assembled, Jason Sack visits Steve Morris Engines to help with the dyno testing and tuning, as well as fitting the new SML into the Cowboy Up Nova.

Assembly of a Steve Morris Engines SML for Jason Sack – Part 2

Machine work and sleeving has been completed on Jason Sack’s SML engine. Now Steve and his crew at Steve Morris Engines gets the engine assembled.

Jason Sack’s Cowboy Up Nova Gets Steve Morris Engine’s SML – Part 1

Jason Sack’s Cowboy Up Nova was already a formidable drag-and-drive streetcar capable of 200 mph 7-second quarter mile ETs and 2,200 horsepower. However, the quest for more power and performance is never done, and that’s where Steve Morris Engines comes in and the new SML engine platform. Watch as Steve readies an SML for Jason’s

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.

SMX Cylinder Head Gets New Valve Seats – Part 2

Watch as Steve Morris walks through the remaining processes of cutting a new seat and fitting it into the head. If you missed Part 1, check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PwZq3dcY4M https://www.stevemorrisengines.com

Machining a Cylinder Head for Valve Seats – Part 1

Steve Morris Engines recently finished machining a new SMX cylinder head, and now it’s time to machine in new valve seats. Watch as Steve walks through the whole process of cutting a new seat and fitting it into the head!

What Happens When Dry Ice and a Valve Seat Combine?

Steve Morris Engines recently shared a video cutting a brand new SMX cylinder head for valve seats, and he shrunk them for an easier fit using dry ice. Watch what happens!

Block Machining with Rottler’s F69A Pt. 2

Steve and the guys previously walked through decking and boring a block on the new Rottler F69A machining center. Now, they walk through lifter bores and receiver grooves.

Block Machining with a Rottler F69A

Steve Morris has his new Rottler F69A running, and the guys are getting training on the new machine. As such, they walk you through how the Rottler F69A decks and bores with ease.

Rottler F69A Setup

Steve has his new F69A Rottler machining center up and running, and now some final setup must be done before the SME guys can begin to make use of the machine. Marty from Rottler walks the guys through the specifics.