Summer Vibes and a Dream Engine Giveaway
How can you not love summer? Sure, it gets hot, but it definitely beats the cold, and there’s so much going on to occupy your time. Here at Engine Builder, our team has stayed extremely busy attending racing events, shows, visiting manufacturers and engine shops, as well as our usual content work.
S471 Twin-Turbo 540 cid Big Block Chevy Engine
We can all relate to 650 horsepower eventually becoming boring. That was why Zack Gillespie decided to move from a naturally aspirated big block Chevy engine to a twin-turbo 540 cid big block Chevy capable of four-digit horsepower. Check it out!
2022 LS Fest Texas: Winners and Results
This year’s LS Fest took place in Texas, which play host to the event that features all the popular automotive mayhem that LS Fests are known for including drifting, drag racing, burnout contests, show-n-shine, autocross, a dyno challenge & more! Over the course of the June 17 weekend, many names were crowned for various categories
Turbocharged Gen III Hemi Engine
As a Chrysler guy, Bob Hess always wanted to put a Gen III Hemi into a Ford. When he got this 1982 Mustang as a roller, he worked alongside Big 3 Racing to turn it into a formidable drag car and street car. Check out what makes this Hemi special!
Turbocharged Gen III Hemi-Powered 1982 Ford Mustang
We couldn’t just walk past this gorgeous 1982 Ford Mustang without taking a few extra looks at it, and upon closer inspection, we found out it has a Gen III Hemi engine stuffed inside. Turns out owner Bob Hess is a Chrysler guy and has always wanted to put a Hemi in a Ford, so
Twin-Turbo 6.0L LS Engine
Aydan Bailey may have rolled his 1957 Chevy wagon on the last day of Sick Week, but the car’s twin-turbo 6.0L LS engine was still capable of 7-second passes. Check it out!
LS Fest West 2022 Results
LS Fest West 2022 is a wrap. It’s safe to say everyone involved had a blast soaking up the action and the energy that both participants and spectators brought in all weekend long. Holley is looking forward to not only the remainder of its 2022 shows, including the first LS Fest Texas that will be held June
Blown 540 cid Hemi Engine
Jarrad Scott and his 1962 Ford Ranchero named Bitchin’, are no strangers to drag-and-drive events. Nor are they strangers to winning in the A/Gas class. That’s all thanks to a well-built car with an impressive, blown 540 cid Hemi engine! Check out what’s under this hood!
Twin-Turbo 496 Big Block Chevy Milk Truck
When’s the last time you saw a milk truck driving around? Regardless, you’ve likely never seen a 10-second milk truck like Mark Cryer’s patina’d 1963 Divco with a twin-turbo 496 big block Chevy engine in it! Check it out!
Blown 598 Big Block Chevy Engine
Royce Payton’s 1965 GT350 Mustang is one of those cars that actually looks as good as it sounds and sounds as good as it looks. That’s in large part thanks to its blown 598 big block Chevy engine. Check it out!
Alex Taylor’s Twin-Turbo 512 cid Big Block Chevy Engine
For the past 12 months, Alex Taylor has been on a quest for the 6s. To do so, Alex and her dad Dennis built up a 1955 Chevy 210 with this twin-turbo 512 cubic inch big block Chevy engine. We caught up with Alex at Sick Week to talk about the set up. Check it out!
702 Big Block Chevy Boat Engine
Looking to replace a 632 blower engine and get more efficient horsepower in a boat application, Rich Franzman got to work building a normally aspirated 702 cubic inch big block Chevy. See what went into the new build!
Race Winning Brands Welcomes Cary Redman as Vice President of Sales
Race Winning Brands (RWB) is excited to welcome seasoned industry professional, Cary Redman, to the RWB family as Vice President of Sales – Automotive. Cary is no stranger to the automotive aftermarket with over 25-years’ experience in the performance manufacturing and retail sectors working with veteran organizations such as Holley Performance, Mr. Gasket Co. and
Ultra4, King of the Hammers Announces EV Racing Program
Officials with Ultra4 Racing and King of the Hammers have announced the EV Spec Racing Program, an electric vehicle (EV) series that will compete with EV crate packages from Hypercraft and Dana Inc., along with supporting components from Yukon Gear and Axle and Holley/AEM. Eleven Ultra4 Racing teams have committed to the program to
MSD Pro 600 CDI Ignition and Coil Kit – High Output
Introducing the High Output version of MSD’s PRO 600 CDI 8-channel Capacitive Discharge Ignition Kit (8008-8HO). Replacing the extremely capable 8232 coils, the 8280 High Output Ignition Coils take this kit even further than the tried and true 8000-8 Pro 600 Kit. Available in red or black, the 8280 coil has the goods to back
355 Small Block Chevy Demolition Derby Engine
If you aren’t familiar, there’s a lot more to a demolition derby than most people might think. There’s also a lot more to the engines in these high-dollar competitions than you might think. Just check out this Baldwin Racing Engines-built 355 small block Chevy! It can run with no water for an hour!
Tom Bailey’s Twin-Turbo 615 Big Block Chevy Engine in Sick Seconds 1.0
Tom Bailey is making waves recently in the go-fast world thanks to his new event Sick Week. However, Tom is no stranger to drag racing as his 1969 Camaro named Sick Seconds 1.0 has won Drag Week twice. We take a look at the Steve Morris Engines-built twin-turbo 615 cubic inch big block Chevy under the hood.
Twin Supercharged 426 Hemi Engine
We caught up with Mike Copeland of Arrington Performance during the 2021 PRI show where he told us all about his new twin supercharged 426 Hemi build capable of 1,500 hp! Check it out.
427 LSX Twin Turbo Engine
We’ve now covered a couple of engine builds done by Ramiro Ramirez of Fat Boys Racing Engines, and each one gets better than the last. He’s already showcased a 502 LS and a forced induction LSX build. His latest creation is this 427 LSX twin-turbo engine built for a street/strip application.
Supercharged 427 cid LS7 Drift Engine
With just 200 examples here in the U.S., the Nissan Skyline R34 is arguably one of the more desirable sports cars out there. Yufeng Luo of Y Motorsport used it to build a professional drift car complete with a supercharged and nitrous-boosted LS7 engine built by Ken Duttweiler.
