Engine Bearing Supplier Q&A
It’s hard to believe that such small shell-shaped parts can be in charge of so much in the life of an engine, but that’s just the way it is.
1970s LT1 Chevy Street Engine
The market is flooded with LS and LT engines these days, but you don’t see many LT1 engines from the 1970s anymore. That is, unless you’re Jason Ore of 955 Automotive, who recently rebuilt this ’70s LT1 for a 1965 Corvette Street application. See what went into it!
Compound Turbo 6.4L Powerstroke Engine
Kody Garrison says the 6.4L Powerstroke is his favorite engine, and it must be, because this compound turbo 6.4L is the third 6.4L he has put in his 2008 F250. Find out what makes this build more special than the last two.
3.6 Class Duramax Pulling Engine
When a customer’s pulling truck caught fire and caused some engine damage, Baillie Diesel got to work putting this 3.6 class Duramax engine back together. Find out what went into the rebuild.
Triple Turbo 6.7L Cummins Engine
Looking to make a splash in the industry and toast the competition at the King of the Streets competition this fall, Ben Francis, James Vannest and Vannest Performance built this triple turbo 6.7L Cummins engine. They’re hoping for around 1,700 hp on fuel and more than 2,000 hp on nitrous. Find out what went into the build!
Women in Motorsports: Jennifer Jenkins
When Jennifer Jenkins first started working at Calico Coatings, being a woman in manufacturing was rare. Only four females worked at Calico at that time, none of which were in leadership roles. A lot has changed.
Stage 2 6.4L Powerstroke
With a dead cylinder and damaged block, a recent Powerstroke Performance customer decided to go crazy on rebuilding his 6.4L Powerstroke, and those are always the best kind of customers. Find out what went into bringing this 6.4L back to life!
1,000 HP 426 cid Hemi Engine
While Dodge got creative with its Hellcat, Demon and Hellephant engine names, MTI Racing hasn’t named this 426 cid Hemi package, but something tells us that won’t hold this engine back from being a popular option! Find out what goes into this special build.
349 cid Small Block Ford Engine
For less than $7,000 total in this build, getting nearly 600 hp on pump gas and a street cam at 5,000-ft. elevation is nothing short of a miracle. While it took four years to complete, the build was worth the wait. Find out what went into it!
The Building Blocks of Diesel Engines
With diesel cylinder blocks, unlike gasoline blocks that may only deal with 25-35 pounds of pressure, diesel can be as much as 250 psi. The block is crucial to keeping everything together.
Compound Turbo Pro Street 6.4L Powerstroke
Known for the Powerstroke platform, Rudy’s Diesel Performance has the capabilities to upgrade just about any truck. However, it’s the shop’s own compound turbo Pro Street 6.4L Powerstroke that gets a majority of the attention, and for good reason. Find out what goes into this 2,300+ hp capable diesel engine!
Kingspeed 6.7L Cummins
When two diesel drag racers stopped competing against one another and formed a business partnership, Kingspeed Race & Repair was born. The full-service repair, maintenance and machine shop does many different things, but performance Cummins work tops the list. Just take a look at this turbocharged 6.7L Cummins Kingspeed built for one of its best customers.
Company-by-Company Coronavirus Response: Update
Racing businesses and manufacturers have altered production, including making PPEs and medical supply components, during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Below are the latest updates on different industry companies’ responses to the pandemic. 3-Dimensional Services GroupLocated near Detroit in Rochester Hills, Michigan, Urgent Plastic Services, a branch of 3-Dimensional Services Group, has halted regular production to
3.6 Smoothbore Charger 6.2L Cummins
Starting out with local, small sled pulling events, Jesse Gillespie of Pro Tech Diesel quickly elevated his game from the 2.6 class to 3.0 and now this 3.6 smoothbore charger 6.2L Cummins engine, which cranks out nearly 1,700 horsepower! Find out what went into making this sled pulling beast. Diesel of the Week is sponsored by AMSOIL.
Deck-Plated 6.7L Triple Turbo Cummins
Since 2008, Pine Hill Diesel & Auto has been doing auto repair in the front of the shop and diesel performance out of the back of the shop. For the past seven years, owner Hunter Snyder has built Johnny Gilbert’s drag racing engine, which for the past few seasons has been this deck-plated 6.7L triple turbo Cummins. Find out what goes into the build!
Video: Can a Weak Battery Start an Engine, But Cause Codes?
What to look for when inspecting batteries. This video is sponsored by MAHLE.
Pistons in 2020
If you’ve got an engine, you want to make more horsepower, and these days, everybody’s got four-digit power levels in mind. Better pistons are one of the key components in being able to achieve those numbers.
GM 604 Crate Engine
These GM 604 and 602 crate engines have found favor with some racers, and just as with any engine, they do wear out and break. There is a need for shops that can rebuild these engines.
Video: Servicing R-1234YF A/C Systems
Always check the refrigerant label to learn what should be in the system. This video is sponsored by MAHLE.
Video: Electronically Controlled Thermostats
Shop owner Donny Seyfer explores the operation for these next-generation thermostats. This video is sponsored by MAHLE.
