Diesel Daydreams at R&R Engine and Machine
We’ve know R&R Engine and Machine owner Bryan Menke for quite some time. He’s just down the road from our HQ in Akron, OH, so we recently stopped in to see what was new at the shop, which specializes in light, medium and heavy-duty diesel engine work. There’s literally nothing R&R can’t handle, so check
Kaiju Motorsports’ All-Billet Subaru EJ 2.5L Engine
Hands down, this was one of the more eye-popping engine bays we saw during the 2023 PRI Show. The Kaiju Motorsports-built STi Subaru is a cool car in and of itself, but with an all-billet 2.5L EJ engine featuring titanium piping, this thing stopped you in your tracks and forced your head to turn. We
Scheid Diesel’s Billet Cummins Dragster Engine
One of the coolest diesel dragsters around belongs to Scheid Diesel. Shop owner Dan Scheid and machinist and drag racer Jared Jones work together on the billet Cummins-powered dragster. We caught up with Jared during the 2023 Ultimate Callout Challenge to get the details of what makes their Cummins engine tick in this Diesel of
Deep Dive on Lifters with Hylift Johnson
What engine builders, assemblers and DIYers need to watch out for.
Noonan’s New Billet K24 Honda Engine
We aren’t trying to hide the fact that we’re impressed by what Noonan Race Engineering is capable of. That’s why we will always jump at the chance to highlight what NoonanRaceEngineering has coming down the pipeline, and the shop’s latest endeavor is a billet K24 Honda engine, which was showcased at the 2023 PRI Show. We caught
Paul Vasko’s LML Duramax-Powered Diesel Dragster
During our weekend at the 2023 Ultimate Callout Challenge, there were plenty of fun conversations, but speaking with drag racer Paul Vasko was definitely a highlight. His passion is contagious, and his diesel dragster is definitely badass, thanks in part to a turbocharged LML Duramax engine. It’s our Diesel of the Week brought to you
Rottler Report with Jeff Gunther of Gunther’s Machine & Rebuilding
Jeff Gunther of Gunther’s Machine & Rebuilding recently got a new Rottler SG9MTS.
Drag Racing with No Arms – Matt Stutzman & PennGrade1 Want to Go 200 MPH in the 1/8th Mile
Matt Stutzman is nothing short of inspirational.
Gettin’ Schooled Visiting SAM Tech
We couldn’t spend a few days in the Houston, TX area without taking some time to check out the School of Automotive Machinists & Technology, aka SAM Tech. This accredited trade school founded and operated by the Massingill family, has been getting people educated in engine building and machining for nearly 40 years, and over
Bullet Racing Engines’ 5.000″ Bore Space Billet Big Block Chevy Engine
We love when we get a chance to catch up with Nick Bacalis of Bullet Racing Engines. As the in-house engine shop for Larry Jeffers Race Cars, Nick is always working on high-horsepower, high-dollar builds for race customers, and this big block Chevy engine that we saw at the 2023 PRI Show is no exception.
Mild vs. Wild: Scheid Diesel and a Pair of 6.7L Cummins Engines
When it comes to building diesel engines, Scheid Diesel is a shop perennially at the top of people’s lists. As such, we made the trip to Terre Haute, IN to visit with owner Dan Scheid and to see the various aspects of the business and discuss the builds of two 6.7L Cummins engines. Check out
ACE Racing Engines’ 427 cid Billet LS Drag-and-Drive Engine
We’ve known Stefan Rossi for a number of years now, and his work at ACE Racing Engines is something to behold. He’s an engine builder who never rests on his laurels, and is always pushing himself and his engines to new levels. Case in point, he’s developed a partnership with Noonan Race Engineering to utilize