Rottler Report with Todd Goodwin of Goodwin Competition
Todd Goodwin is the owner of Goodwin Competition, a fully equipped, state of the art machine shop that’s set up to do R&D, as well as prototype work. Custom machine work includes CNC machining of cylinder heads & blocks, 5-axis CNC porting, CNC manifold porting and custom piston profiling. All of this is thanks to
Zachary Fish’s 5.9L Cummins Engine
We love attending the Ultimate Callout Challenge for a number of reasons, but getting to speak with competitors and racers excited for the weekend is one of the best parts. It’s even sweeter when we get a chance to speak to someone like Zachary Fish, who was a first time ODSS racer during the UCC
Rottler Report with Jessie Berwick of R&L Engines
Jessie Berwick is the Head Machinist at R&L Engines, a 6,000 sq. ft. state of the art engine rebuilding and machining facility that handles performance vintage, race and marine engines. They own three different Rottler Manufacturing machines, including this F69A. “One thing I like about Rottler machines it that they require minimal maintenance and have
1977 Chevy Chevette with a 416 cid Nitrous LS Engine
Amongst a sea of Novas, Camaros and Mustangs, Bryan Anders’ 1977 Chevy Chevette stood out at Sick Week 2023 in the best way possible. Powered by a 416 cid nitrous LS engine, this Chevette can boogie. We spoke to Bryan about the drag-and-drive combo during day four of the event at Gainesville Raceway. It’s our
Rottler Report with Andrew Johnson of R&L Engines
Andrew Johnson is the parts manager at R&L Engines, a 6,000 sq. ft. state of the art engine rebuilding and machining facility that handles performance vintage, race and marine engines. They own three different Rottler Manufacturing machines, including this SG9MTS. “It’s a drastic upgrade from the old equipment we’ve been using, and the versatility and
Our Best Mild vs. Wild Yet! Featuring Kill Devil Diesel
We recently spent a few days down in Poplar Branch, NC on the outskirts of the Outer Banks to visit with Kill Devil Diesel and owner Jared Alderson. This diesel engine and machine shop specializes in the Powerstroke platform, so we decided to find out what went into a 6.0L Powerstroke build for a MILD
Rottler Report with Kevin Kempf of SpeedFactory Racing
Kevin Kempf is the Crew Chief of SpeedFactory Racing the premier customer-centric Honda performance source with over 60 years of combined experience in modifying and racing Hondas. They recently purchased a new Rottler Manufacturing H85AX for a number of reasons, including the ease of the software. Hear more from Kevin about the shop and his
Cody Helm’s Turbocharged 12-Valve Cummins Engine
Cody Helms of HDP Performance was recently competing in ODSS at the 2023 Ultimate Callout Challenge. He was getting ready to make some passes on Day 1 when we came by his pit area to ask him about his truck and diesel engine combo. His 12-valve Cummins is our Diesel of the Week!
1957 Bel-Air with a ProCharged 406 cid Small Block Chevy Engine
Lots of gorgeous cars showed up for a week of drag-and-drive adventure that is Sick Week. One of those cars was a 1957 Bel-Air with a ProCharged 406 cubic inch small block Chevy engine. Co-pilot Ray Schrandt was willing to give us some details of the car and engine combo. It’s our Engine of the
Rottler Report with Andrew Frontzak of Engine Rebuilders & Supply
Andrew Frontzak is vice president of Engine Rebuilders & Supply, an engine machine shop in Stone Park, IL that does everything from custom engine and cylinder head rebuilding to antique and muscle car restorations. They recently purchased a new Rottler Manufacturing H85AX to keep up with the increased workload over at the shop. Hear more
Rottler Report with Keith Black Racing Engines & For Hemis Only
Tim Banning is president of Keith Black Racing Engines and For Hemis Only located in Clearwater, FL. The shop, which specializes in Gen II Hemis and Mopar Wedges, utilizes blocks made to the highest standards. To maintain those standards during machining, along with increased automation and accuracy, the shop recently purchased a new Rottler H85AX
1976 Chevy Nova with an NA 632 cid Big Block Chevy Engine
It seems more and more these days, you’re hard pressed to find a car that isn’t running some sort of boost. However, there’s something special about a naturally aspirated engine that can kick some ass on the track. For that reason, we were excited to learn more about Jerry Sweet’s 1976 Nova, not only because