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
Scott Mueller’s Supercharged 406 cid Small Block Chevy Engine
Scott Mueller is no drag-and-drive rookie. He’s been drag racing and daily driving his 1934 hot rod for a number of years. Helping him compete is a supercharged 406 cubic inch small block Chevy and we got the details during Sick Week 2023 at Gainesville Raceway. It’s our Engine of the Week.
Choate Engineering Performance’s 6.7L Powerstroke Engine
Choate Engineering Performance, located in Bolivar, TN, does a ton of diesel engine remanufacturing and custom engine building. We were recently visiting the shop and got the run down of Choate’s 6.7L Powerstroke build. It’s our Diesel of the Week!
Jason Sack’s Turbocharged 429 cid LSX Engine
Jason Sack had arguably one of the nicest Novas we saw during Sick Week 2023. The car’s beauty had some sort of gravitational pull as we walked passed it in the pits. Naturally, we gave in and stopped to have a chat with Jason Sack about his 1969 Nova and its turbocharged 429 cid LSX
Kill Devil Diesel’s 7.0L Billet Powerstroke Engine
The team at Kill Devil Diesel does some amazing work surrounding all light-duty diesel engines, but the Poplar Branch, NC-based shop specializes in Ford Powerstroke work. As such, they do a ton of trick stuff on 6.0L Powerstrokes, and we got a first glimpse at a billet 7.0L/6.0L Powerstroke build for Charlie Fish of KC
Intellectual Horsepower: Light & Medium Duty Diesel Replacement Parts
*Skip to the video at 1:37. Engine Builder Editor, Greg Jones, talks to Paul Kelly from Maxiforce and Bryan Menke from R&R Engine and Machine about “Light to Medium Duty Diesel Engine Parts.” From skid steers to back hoes and mini excavators, these machines are being used at a high rate and are often in
Why You Should Machine Your Connecting Rods
While products straight from the factory are typically in excellent condition and manufactured to certain specs, it’s always a good idea to double check all aspects to ensure a component is how you want it. MTI Racing recently noticed some taper on a set of rods, so they took the time to machine the pin
