Building Big Block Marine Engines
Find out what it takes to build a formidable marine engine.
NASCAR Announces 2023 Schedules for all Three National Touring Series
NASCAR has announced the 2023 schedules for the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. During the organization’s 75th anniversary season, NASCAR’s national series will visit a mix of history-rich venues, short tracks, and road courses, including the already announced Chicago Street Race (overseen by Phoenix Raceway President Julie Giese). “As we prepare to
John Deere Rat Rod with a 496 Big Block Chevy Engine
You haven’t seen anything like Jesse Madaffari’s rat rod. It’s a 1972 John Deere 7520 tractor cab on an ’82 GMC S15 truck frame with a 496 big block Chevy engine capable of 10-second passes. Go ahead and read that again – you read it correctly. Check this thing out!
Lubrication Specialities Inc. Announces 25th Anniversary
Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI) has announced the company’s 25th anniversary. The company owned by CEO Chris Gabrelcik began modestly as a home-based business in 1997. Gabrelcik, who holds certifications as a Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS) and Oil Management Analyst (OMA), initially developed lubrication solutions for major industrial clients. The company’s mission was to solve real world industry
Compound Turbo 6.0L Powerstroke Engine
Tyler Brancifort of North Coast Diesel Performance knows a thing or two about Powerstrokes. After all, he’s been driving Ford trucks since he was a teenager. When it came to his own compound turbo 6.0L Powerstroke he built for his ’06 F-350 race truck, he didn’t hold back on the build. Check it out!
Chase Briscoe Scores First Cup Win at Phoenix
Chase Briscoe won the Ruoff Mortgage 500 race on Sunday, marking his first NASCAR Cup Series win and becoming NASCAR’s 200th different winner in the NASCAR Cup Series. This victory comes after 40 Cup series starts and being named Rookie of the Year in 2021. “Congratulations to Ford Performance, Gene, Tony, John, Chase, and everyone
1,300-HP Compound Turbo 6.6L LLY Duramax Engine
The 6.6L Duramax engine can’t be understated when it comes to diesel racing applications. Not only is the engine easily upgradable, it’s also very lightweight. This 6.6L compound turbo LLY Duramax is a perfect example. Built by Wagler Competition and owned by Ethan Snider of Unleashed Diesel Performance, find out what makes this engine/truck combo special.
Turbocharged & Nitrous-Boosted 6.7L Cummins Engine
Looking for a badass street/strip truck, a customer recently chose LinCo Diesel Performance to do the engine, transmission and truck work. The result was this 6.7L Cummins build that goes a few steps beyond what LDP regularly churns out. Find out what went into the build.
Despite Pandemic, 2021 SEMA Show Still Among Largest Automotive Trade Shows
SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association), concluded its annual SEMA Show on Friday, Nov. 5, noting the end of the Show represented the successful conclusion of the largest North American automotive trade show since the pandemic shut everything down in 2020. “The industry was clearly excited to be back in-person at the SEMA Show, both to
Radford Racing School to Offer Trans Am Racing Program
Radford Racing School has announced the debut of a Trans Am Racing program making it the only school in the U.S. to offer such a racing experience. The new Trans Am program was developed in collaboration with legendary driver development coach and champion NASCAR and Xfinity Series racer Chris Cook, who has trained some of the world’s greatest
Compound Turbo Sleeved 6.7L Cummins Engine
Not even COVID-19 and a shop fire could keep Legendary Diesel Performance down and out in 2020. They kept churning out builds like this compound turbo sleeved 6.7L Cummins. Find out what went into the high-horsepower engine build.
582 cid SR20 Nitrous Jet Boat Engine
This 582 cid SR20 nitrous jet boat engine was built by Mike Miller of Mike Miller Racing Engines for all-out, max-effort racing. The 1,700-horsepower capable engine is one of Miller’s best nitrous combinations yet. Find out why!
Ed Iskenderian of Isky Racing Cams Celebrates 100
July 10, 2021 marked the 100th birthday of Isky Racing Cams founder Ed Iskenderian. The man is an icon in the industry.
Ford Cummins Conversion – 5.9L Common Rail Engine
Having been introduced to diesel motorsports at just two weeks old, Justina Reusch, owner of Reusch Diesel, has always had an affinity for diesel performance. Her handy work can be seen on her 2006 Ford F350 where the shop did a Ford Cummins conversion from a 6.0L Powerstroke to a 5.9L Cummins. Check it out.
427 LT5 Stroker Engine
Looking to add horsepower and displacement to his Corvette ZR-1, Phil Wasinger’s engine build started when he came across a used LT5 engine on Craigslist in 2014. See what went into this six-year project.
Ed Iskenderian Celebrates 100th Birthday
The name Ed Iskenderian is a legend among racers worldwide. The racing and performance industry pioneer turns 100 on July 10, 2021! You can help celebrate Ed’s 100th birthday as Isky Cams will be throwing a birthday bash July 10 at LTR Racing Engines (29330 Highway 178 Onyx, CA). There will be a car show
F-350 7.3L Powerstroke Engine
Out of every truck Ralph LaBarbera has ever worked on – Duramax, Cummins and Powerstroke – the 7.3L, the entire truck itself, not just the engine, is one of the most cost-efficient trucks per dollar and all-around solid work truck he’s found. That is what made him fall in love with the 7.3L, and why he recently rebuilt his F-350 7.3L Powerstroke. Find out what went into the build.
2008 Turbocharged 6.7L Cummins Engine
Bought on Craigslist with 120,000 miles on it, CGT Diesel revamped a 2008 4-door short bed Dodge 3500 and its 6.7L Cummins engine to the tune of 900 horsepower. Find out what went into the diesel build.
Turbocharged 6.4L Cummins Engine
From working alongside Ryan Milliken to attending diesel technology school, working at Firepunk Diesel and HP Tuners to starting two different shops on his own, Paul Cato’s devotion to diesel is clear. Just check out this turbocharged 6.4L Cummins build inside Maverick Diesel’s ’94 Ram 2500 race truck.
Women in Motorsports: Loxley Browne
Loxley Browne is behind Athena Racing, a career development, essential life skills training and peek into the different careers available in the automotive, motorsports and transportation sectors.
