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.
The Hits Just Keep on Coming
As I sat down to write this month’s column, an email from SEMA popped up in my inbox. Would it be another safety update? Would it be promises of another great show happening in the fall? No.
Engine are Awesome, but There’s so Much More to Explore
With all the different types of automotive engines in the world tod ay, and those from many years ago, there’s really never a shortage of things to cover in our magazine each month and each year. From the engines used in ultra-high performance and racing to hot rods and street cars to diesel, marine and
Stuck in Peru
The following story comes to us from Rottler’s David Bianchi. It’s both timely and fits the theme of our International issue for June.
Diesel Dominance
Whether you have a Ford, Dodge or Chevy, the Powerstroke, Cummins and Duramax diesels are all being pushed beyond their prior limits to reach new milestones.
Social Distancing Out on the Open Water
I’ll spare you the Coronavirus recaps and regurgitating all the information we have been constantly bombarded with every day. If you’re anything like me, it’s beginning to get tiresome, though important. What we do know is social distancing and stay-at-home orders are effective and have drastically reduced the impact of the COVID-19 virus. I’ve been
Dealing with Advice Seekers
I read a great column in my current Drag Illustrated magazine by Will Hanna called the “Advice Buffet.” The theme of the article is how some racers and hot rodders seek advice from several sources. In most cases, the many sources will differ cost and effort to the seeker. The seeker will seek until he
The 2020 Daytona 500 – Which Side Were You On?
In 2018, I got the chance to attend the Daytona 500 as part of a good friend’s bachelor party. We had a blast that weekend watching the race and seeing Austin Dillon take his first Daytona 500 win in an exciting last lap. That was my first time at Daytona International Speedway and the experience
Monster Jam Logistics
Due to fans living all over the world, Monster Jam divides its shows into either a stadium show or an arena show, with the big difference being space.

The Evolution of Monsters
Monster Jam drivers are constantly challenged with creating amazing spectacles for their audiences and with each successful trick, the challenge is raised to go faster, higher or farther than the time before.
All Hail the Mighty LS
With all the current talk that still surrounds the LS platform, it’s hard to believe the early generations of these engines are nearly 25 years old!
Cheers to a New Decade
Yes, another year has come and gone, and I’m proud to say it’s been a good one here at Engine Builder magazine – one filled with several highlights.