GM DURAMAX V8 Diesel – The Next Small Block Chevy for the Diesel Hot Rodder?
If you look back into automotive history, hot rodding and performance upgrades for power are rooted in such V8 classics as the flathead Ford and small block Chevy. But when you look on the diesel side of history, most big torque power plants utilized the inline 6-cylinder configuration since near-perfect piston to rod angles create
50 Years Gone, 50 More To Come
The annual SEMA Show is often viewed as a celebration of excess held in the town where too much is never enough. This year’s gathering in Las Vegas was certainly no exception. Thousands of exhibitors (more than 2,400) catered to nearly 70,000 buyers, who trekked across nearly 3 million square feet of exhibit space, features
Diesel Racing Continues To Grow in 2016
It was a busy year for all of us at DIESEL Motorsports and for supporters and fans of our association. We hosted eight regional events along with 50-plus affiliate events across the United States during 2016. Starting in Nebraska in April and ending in Missouri in October, DIESEL Motorsports held diesel drag racing, sled pulling,
What I Learned From ‘Maverick’ Golden and the Little Red Wagon
What would become known as “The Little Red Wagon” started out life as a 90-inch wheelbase Dodge A-100 compact economy pickup that was normally powered by a slant-six.
The NASCAR Media Tour Hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway
This media tour has been going on for 35 years and brings over 200 journalists from around the world to see what’s new for NASCAR for 2017. New this year is the inclusion of Xfinity and Camping World racing to the newly named Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series the tour would over.
1968 426 HEMI Engine
This 1968 426 HEMI engine came into Victory Racing Engines in Cleveland in pretty rough shape. Rust, gunk, and 30 years of wear and tear is what Ray Banyas had to cut through in order to get this engine breathing again.
Royal Purple to Commemorate 30th Anniversary at SEMA 2016
Royal Purple has announced it will commemorate its 30th anniversary at the 2016 SEMA show in Las Vegas, November 1-4. The Royal Purple booth will feature various custom builds, celebrity autograph signings and an unveiling of a custom Ringbrothers 1969 Camaro build.
PRI 2016 to Showcase Team Penske 50th Anniversary Exhibit
A very special and limited-time exhibit celebrating Team Penske’s 50 years in motorsports will be on display at the 2016 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show, Dec. 8-10, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
Erica Enders Clinches Playoffs Spot to Battle for Pro Stock Championship
Erica Enders and her Elite Motorsports/Mopar Dodge team secured their chance to race for a third consecutive championship during the U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway.
Bosch Adds 39 New SKUs to Select Aftermarket Product Lines
Robert Bosch LLC has announced the addition of 39 new SKUs in the month of September to its aftermarket product lineup. Additions were made to the braking, rotating machine and engine management product lines.
TI Automotive Introduces 39 New High Performance Fuel Modules
TI Automotive has announced the availability of 39 new high performance fuel modules for the North American aftermarket. The new fuel modules are available for numerous makes and models.
Optimize Mopar LA and Magnum Small-Blocks for Performance
Mopar engine expert and author Larry Shepard identifies the best parts and clearly guides you through the specific techniques to extract maximum performance for LA and Magnum engines. In particular, he covers heads, cams, and valvetrain products and modifications that will achieve your horsepower targets.
2016 Woodward Dream Cruise To Include Drag Racing
Car enthusiasts who have dreamed of burning rubber on legendary Woodward Avenue will have their chance to do it legally during the “Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge.”
Mopar and Pennzoil Announce Sponsorship of Leah Pritchett-Piloted NHRA Top Fuel Dragster
Mopar and Pennzoil have announced sponsorship of the NHRA Top Fuel Dragster driven by Leah Pritchett, returning the brand to the class in which Mopar first established its reputation for excellence at the dragstrip.
Rein Automotive Genuine Anti-Vibration Parts
CRP Automotive offers a line of Rein Automotive genuine anti-vibration parts for a wide variety of popular applications on leading European makes and models from 1985 through to today.
Melling Performance Parts Partners with Erica Enders for Remainder of 2016 NHRA Season
Melling Performance has made a deal to partner with two-time Pro Stock champion Erica Enders for the 12 remaining races on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule as a major associate sponsor.
Rebuilding the 5.7L HEMI
Back in the early ’90s, when Chrysler realized that it would need a new truck motor to replace its 318/360 Magnum engines to meet the coming emissions standards, the company considered two pushrod engines along with one SOHC design and concluded that a pushrod motor with a pair of Hemi heads that really breathed would make a great truck engine and could still be used in its cars. This is how the 5.7L Gen III Hemi was born in 2003.
GM Duramax V8 Diesel
When GM introduced its first V8-based diesel power plant in the ’80s, the results were less than stellar since they essentially took an existing small-block gasoline design and modified it to run on diesel. It wasn’t until the early ’90s when GM bought into Japanese commercial vehicle giant Isuzu, that they got the technology to develop a truly modern V8 diesel.
Motor State 2016-’17 Late Model Muscle Parts Catalog
Motor State Distributing’s latest sourcebook, the 2016-’17 Late Model Muscle parts catalog details a large selection of in-stock brand parts and accessories. The brands featured in this catalog address the needs of Late Model Muscle GM LS, Ford Mod, Dodge Hemi enthusiasts.
Snap-on Essentials for the Shop
Tools matter when it comes to getting the job done right, and Snap-on continues to be at the forefront of innovation, developing new solutions to ensure engine builders are ready for even the most challenging task.
