February 2020 Archives - Engine Builder Magazine
Who Needs a Boost?

We’ve figured out how to utilize all the common power adders – turbochargers, superchargers and nitrous – to an efficient extent. We also know all too well the strain they put on engines and how we need to build one for it to hold together when we unleash the unnatural aspiration we so often desire.

The V-Twin Engine Market

The V-twin market has been slowly tumbling downhill for the past few years, but it’s not all bad news. The two-wheeled community is coming together to form initiatives that will bring in new riders, and Harley says it signed up more than 3 million of them in 2019.

Electronic Fuel Injection for the Masses

There’s no way to sugar coat it. Unless you’ve got a rock-solid niche business in building vintage engines, chances are you’ll need to become an expert with EFI products and how to tune engines with these systems.

Are Carburetors Dead?

The carburetor market has evolved right along with the ever-changing technology that surrounds it, driven by the need to stay relevant and remain a viable option for those looking to win races.

Talking Gaskets and Seals with the Pros

Modern engines have taken us a long way from traditional gasket and seal design, and advancements in the technology and composition of rubber as well as advancements in molding processes have brought sealing capabilities to a new level.

Monster Jam Logistics

Due to fans living all over the world, Monster Jam divides its shows into either a stadium show or an arena show, with the big difference being space.

Monster Truck Engines & the Laws of Physics

These 1,500 horsepower trucks break the laws of physics at every show by launching 12,000 lbs. 40 feet in the air and performing mind-blowingly outrageous stunts and acrobatics.

Shop Solutions, February 2020

Tips and tricks from the industry’s engine and machine shops.

The Evolution of Monsters

Monster Jam drivers are constantly challenged with creating amazing spectacles for their audiences and with each successful trick, the challenge is raised to go faster, higher or farther than the time before.