Aftermarket Diesel Innovations
Diesel technology has come a long way, evolving from smelly, dirty, slow, workhorse engines to clean-burning, high-torque, high-horsepower engines that can give many gasoline engines a run for the money on a drag strip or race track.
At the Top of the RPM Range
RPM Engine and Machine is off to a quick start
Building a Ford 460 Stroker
Every enthusiast seems to have a passion for a particular brand of manufacturer.
How Rod Lengths and Ratios Affect Performance
Changing the length of the rods with respect to the stroke of the crankshaft offers some advantages in certain situations.
Pro Stock Quandary
I think a book should be written about Pro Stock drag racing. Pro Stock has existed in a quandary of constant rule changes for 47 years. I was fortunate enough to have participated in Pro Stock for about 15 of those years and have more than enough stories to fill a book!
Numbers Don’t Tell The Whole Story
Thankfully, many of YOU took time to give us an inside look at your businesses.
I Object!
Much can be learned consulting and comparing notes with colleagues and even clients. But carefully consider their comments and perhaps double check with another source to be sure their view is valid.
Reusing, Reclaiming, Remanufacturing
No matter what kind of engine builder or remanufacturer you may be or what applications you build for, at some point in time you’re going to run into a situation where a used engine part or component will come in handy.
Wet & Dry Sump Oiling Systems
Choosing the Right System for the Right Job
Industry Still Strong, Say Readers
Engine Builder readers tell us business has changed, but opportunity still remains.
Midget Engines
Midget open-wheel racecars and the Stock (S Class) and Modified (A Class) inboard hydroplanes have provided thrills and chills for racing fans since the 1930s. And as the speed and performance of these radically-different racing machines has improved, so have the engines that power them.
From a Dump Truck Dynasty Came a Speedboat King
Garfield Wood never intended to go into the boat building business. His goal in life was to personally set every speed record on water and be recognized as the world’s speedboat king.
