Reviewing Cometic Gasket’s MLX Head Gaskets
We got a set of Cometic Gasket’s MLX head gaskets for a small block Ford build we’re doing. Our head gaskets are a standard layout Ford head gasket with a .040″-.044″ thickness and designed to fit a 4.125″ bore. The difference between an MLS and Cometic’s MLX gasket, which stands for Multi-Layer-Xtreme, is an extra
Dream Engine Giveaway Ep. 4 – Bottom End Assembly
Now that Chris has checked all our specs, we begin to assemble the bottom end components of our small block Ford such as the rotating assembly, main and rod bearings and the camshaft. Next episode, we will be getting into our cylinder head assembly and more of the valvetrain components. Thanks to our Component PartnersWorld
How Heat Affects Clearances in a Block
Steve Morris Engines has a Lamborghini engine block in the shop and Steve demonstrates how heat can affect the clearances.
Doc Baker’s Supercharged 500 cid Billet Hemi Engine
Doc Baker is an engine builder and racer who does things his own way. We were excited to learn more about his 1971 Dodge Demon with a supercharged 500 cid billet Hemi engine in it, and caught up with Doc at the 2022 Builder’s Brawl race event at World Wide Technology Raceway. Check it out!
One-on-One with Katie Coleman of LinCo Diesel Performance
We got to visit LinCo Diesel Performance in Troy, MO, just outside St. Louis, back in early 2022. It was then that we were introduced to Katie Coleman, a cylinder head specialist at the shop, but an industry vet with 15+ years of experience. She was extremely sought after when shops found out she was
Chris Patterson’s Triple-Turbo 6.7L Cummins Engine
Chris Patterson of Unrivaled Diesel has hit some of the highest horsepower levels ever seen on the chassis dyno. We caught up with the Texas-based shop owner to get a run down of his 6.7L Cummins engine and his 2022 UCC weekend. Diesel of the Week is brought to you by AMSOIL INC.
Installing Flanged Sleeves in a Cummins Block
Jeff McCord at LinCo Diesel Performance walks you through the necessary steps for properly sleeving a block. It might sound like a simple process, but any errors can mean catastrophic head failure down the road.
Check Your Camshaft Ramp Rates
Steve Morris Engines builds engines for Manny Alvarez of HPP Racing. Manny was recently telling Steve that one of his engines was breaking valvetrain components after just a couple runs. Steve had built him a different engine that had been super fast and super reliable, so Steve asked Manny to send the other engine back
Colin Jost’s 521 cid Blown Big Block Chevy Engine
For the two days we were at the 2022 Builder’s Brawl, we parked right next to a 1978 Camaro with a supercharged 521 cubic inch big block Chevy engine under the hood. Built by Colin Jost and Rick Wilson of Wildman Performance, the Chevy features a number of Hemi attributes. Check out the details in
EB Takeover: Bullet Racing Engines
We got to chat with Nick Bacalis of Bullet Racing Engines at the 2022 PRI show about his engine builds. He was kind enough to go a step further and showcase the high-performance engine and machine shop on Instagram Live to our audience. Check out this takeover featuring Nick and Bullet Racing Engines.
One-on-One with Monster Jam Driver Kayla Blood
We’ve made it a habit to chat with a new Monster Jam driver ever year, and this year we had the pleasure of speaking with Soldier Fortune driver Kayla Blood. She multi-talented and draws from a unique background to push herself in motorsports and in Monster Jam in particular. Find out why she’s a force
Jamond Haug’s Supercharged 526 cid Hemi Engine
Jamond Haug of Homewrecker Motorsports might have had one of our favorite cars of the weekend when we attended the 2022 Builder’s Brawl. He showed up ready to rock with a gorgeous, white, z28 Camaro and a 526 cubic inch supercharged Hemi under the hood. It’s our Engine of the Week!
