Holley Carbureted Dual Plane Intake
Holley has announced its all new carbureted dual plane intake for the popular GM LS engine. This intake allows you to bolt your favorite 4150 flange carburetor onto an LS engine.
Racing with the Ramchargers
Before Neil Newman’s tenure with Chrysler Marine Division, he had gone to school at the Chrysler Engineering Institute (CEI) with many members of the original, legendary “Ramchargers” drag racing team.
The Evolution of Surface Treatments
In the never ending quest for better performance, durability and reliability, various types of surface coatings and treatments have evolved as solutions for problems that have vexed engine builders for years. Coatings that were once considered exotic race-only solutions are now being used on a wide variety of stock and performance applications. If you’re not
Thank You Notes: 392 Magnum Engine Charity Build Update
As we get closer to completion of Engine Builder magazine’s 392 Magnum Charity Engine Build project, we would like to take a moment and update the project status and thank all those responsible for this project. First of all, we would like to thank Dave Sutton, contributing editor for Engine Builder for organizing this
Cycling In New Business
Adapted from Margie Siegal’s article in Motorcycle & Powersports News Take a look around your shop. You have the equipment. You have the tools and you have the employees. But do you have all of the work your shop can take on? It may be time to add a niche to your engine building services and
Failure Happens
In our industry and business, one thing that has not changed is the inconvenience and total disruption to progress and profits brought along by a comeback. Unfortunately, “Failure Happens.” This might just be the next must-have bumper sticker. It could address our teenagers, our government and the occasional warranty. I won’t address my teenagers and
Chevy’s 348 and 409 ‘W’ Motors
Chevy’s 348 and 409 ‘W’ motors are having no problem keeping their popularity going. In fact, judging by the numbers of high quality parts being made for these motors today, they may even be more popular than ever. The quick and dirty of W motors and their parts today is that you can sit at
Holley EFI to Power 2015 ARCA Racing Teams
Holley has announced that the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) has selected Holley EFI to power the new ARCA Ilmor 396 engine recently introduced for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards 2015 stock car racing season. ARCA introduced the new engine on Friday, August 1, 2014 as an option for teams in an effort to address
Holley Sponsors NCM Motorsports Park Control Tower
Holley Performance has announced a new partnership with the NCM (National Corvette Museum) Motorsports Park, and is sponsoring the Park’s Control Tower and Event Center in Bowling Green, KY. “It is only fitting that two great American motorsport brands like Corvette and Holley unite with our sponsorship of the NCM Motorsports Park,” said Trevor Wiggins, Holley
Egge Piston for AMC/Rambler 196
Egge Machine manufactures cast aluminum replacement pistons for a very popular car with a sometimes unpopular engine, the AMC/Rambler 196. Designed by Nash and originally introduced in 1941, American Motors’ first straight-six engine was the 195.6 cu in (3.2 L)-often referred to as the 196. The Rambler version was produced from 1952 through 1965 in
Enthusiasts Set Sights on Wilmington Mile Records
In the December issue of Engine Builder, our cover feature examined the unique one-of-one engine build-ups to maximize performance in all-out speed runs. The article also noted the presence of a new land-speed location at the former DHL facility at the Wilmington, Ohio airport. The super-smooth 9,000-foot runway is perfect for this high-speed activity and
Ford’s Famous Flathead V8
It was special in so many ways. First of all, it was the first V8 engine for the Ford line of cars. Nobody could imagine the effects it would have on the racing and hot rod world in the years to come. Even in its stock trim, it was a gutty little powerplant, but it would
Kroyer Racing Engines is 2013 Performance Engine Builder of the Year
The staff of Engine Builder and a panel of industry professionals, including presenting sponsor Driven Racing Oil have selected Kroyer Racing Engines of Las Vegas as their choice for the “Performance Engine Builder of the Year” award for 2013. Kroyer Racing Engines’ partner, Kevin Kroyer has been involved in racing since he was a kid.
Edelbrock Fits Like a Glove Promotion
The Edelbrock “Fits Like A Glove” consumer promotion is back. The “Fits Like A Glove” promotion allows participating consumers to receive a free pair of Edelbrock exclusive mechanic gloves and $25 when they purchase any new Edelbrock Air-Gap intake manifold; whether it’s sold individually, included in a Power Package top end kit, carburetor & manifold kit
Quick Fuel Technology Black Diamond Intake Manifold
Quick Fuel Technology is known for its innovative high performance and racing carburetors, and most recently for its Black Diamond heat-resistant coatings. These coatings are available on many of its carburetors and new QFI electronic fuel injection. To complete the package, QFT is offering a Black Diamond square bore, four-barrel intake manifold that fits ’57-’86
Engine Reboot: Chevrolet’s LT1
For the past several years, word on the street was that GM would be bringing back the highly recognized RPO code LT1 for 2014. The reason for the comeback was due to more power and efficiency with fewer emissions. At the time of hearing the rumor, thoughts of the 1992 through 1996 ill-fated “Optispark” seemed
Edelbrock Pro-Flo 14″ Round Air Cleaners and Filters
Edelbrock has introduced its new line of Pro-Flo 14″ Round high-flow air cleaners and filter elements. Edelbrock Pro-Flo air cleaners and filter elements are an economical way to ensure your engine is getting clean air, without the expense of buying a new filter every few thousand miles. They are constructed for superior filtration and air
Growing a Reputation in the Dirt
For late-model stock car engine builders back in the day, it was a different time and a different place. During the 1960s and up until the late 1970s, there were no professional engine builders where a race-ready motor could be purchased. Just ask Morgan Chandler, an inductee of the National Dirt Late Model (NDLM) Hall
MSD’s Atomic EFI
MSD Performance is excited to announce that the Atomic Fuel Injection System (PN 2900 & 2910) has been granted an Executive Order Number from the California Air Resources Board. This E.O. Number makes the Atomic the only aftermarket EFI system that is legal on 1987 and older GM vehicles in California. The Atomic EFI system
Edelbrock Classic Series Air Cleaners and Valve Covers
Edelbrock first made aluminum valve covers in the late ’50s and they continue to be a classic. Made of heavy-gauge sand-cast aluminum, Edelbrock’s classic finned valve covers are now available in a natural as-cast finish, for enthusiasts looking for a subtle classic look for their engine. Edelbrock Classic Series air cleaners are available in three
