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Custom Rod and Bike Market Reality:Is There a Place in for Custom Engines?

Have you ever dreamed of starring In your own reality television show? Is the human drama and bickering in your shop great enough to hold America’s attention week after week? Well, you may not impress the Nielsen families, but you could guest star as a custom rod or bike engine builder in your own local

454 Big Block Chevy Engine with EFI

While combing Summit Motorsports Park during the 2021 Hot Rod Power Tour for some standout cars and engines, we spotted Rick Cox and his 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88, which had a 454 big block Chevy engine proudly on display. We had to know more and so should you. Check it out.

MAHLE Motorsport Expands Event Schedule and SEGA Sponsorship for 2023

MAHLE Motorsport announces an expansion of their event schedule and an increase in their level of sponsorship support for the Southeast Gassers Association (SEGA) for 2023. This year, MAHLE Motorsport will attend 11 events including three SEGA events in April, June, and November, the NMCA/NMRA All Star Nationals, Ultimate Callout Challenge, Hot Rod Power Tour

MAHLE Aftermarket Extends Partnership with Motorsports Icon Casey Currie

MAHLE Aftermarket has renewed its partnership with motorsports legend Casey Currie for the 2023 season, marking six years of collaboration, including the development of a custom vehicle build for the inaugural “MAHLE: The Choice of Champions” technician promotion. Casey is also an integral member of the MAHLE engine parts test team and regularly participates in

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.

Supercharged 331 cid Small Block Ford Engine

After a liver transplant left Lonnie Smith with more time on his hands than he knew what to do with, he decided to build another hot rod. He found this ’88 Ford Ranger GT in Kentucky and has spent the last 13 years modifying it. The latest addition is a supercharged 331 cid small block Ford engine. Check it out!

392 6.4L Hemi Engine

Wanting to build a mid-engine car for years, Mike Copeland finally came across the perfect build when he spotted a Dodge Rampage while eating BBQ in Virginia. Copeland and his shop, Arrington Performance, found an ’84 Rampage to rebuild and upped the horsepower by putting in this 392 6.4L Hemi to make it really badass.

Supercharged and Nitrous-Boosted LS7 Engine

We met up with Ray Lichtenberg at the 2021 Hot Rod Power Tour during the first stop of the tour at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, OH. He showed us his LS7 engine he had just completed for his all-wheel-drive 1987 Buick that was parked at the Continental Tire booth.

Jenny Schmitz Joins FM3 Performance Marketing as Director of Marketing and Special Events

Automotive aftermarket and grassroots enthusiast event expert Jenny Schmitz has joined the FM3 Performance Marketing team. Jenny’s responsibilities will include development of new and existing business for FM3’s core business of event & mobile marketing and live event production for the automotive aftermarket performance industry. In addition, she will be responsible for developing and overseeing

Stroker Mania

Years ago, it was a big hassle and expense to stroke an engine. But one reason stroking is so popular today, is the convenient availability of the parts – usually sold in kit form to acquire those extra cubes. Many different strokes are offered from many different suppliers.

Hooker Blackheart Mustang Giveaway

Recently, Holley got its hands on a 2015 Mustang GT to use for research and development. Since then, Holley has installed a complete Hooker Blackheart exhaust on it, in addition to other goodies from DiabloSport, Eibach, and soon to be added NOS nitrous system. The company will be giving away the car this summer.

Edelbrock to Giveaway 75th Anniversary Edition Mustang

This once in a lifetime promotion will allow enthusiasts the chance to enter and win a unique 2013 Ford Mustang featuring Edelbrock and Ford Racing Performance upgrades. The lucky winner will also receive a round trip for two, with VIP accommodations to the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Once in Las Vegas, the duo

COMP Cams Announces $5,000 Shopping Spree

In addition to products and certificates that will be provided throughout the Hot Rod Power Tour, this year one lucky Long Hauler will be the recipient of a $5,000 COMP Performance Group shopping spree. For the 2012 edition of the Hot Rod Power Tour, main stage sponsor COMP Cams has stepped up once more to

Supercharged 388 cid LS Engine

Hoping to reach new heights in the mile, this Cadillac customer brought his car and engine in for the School of Automotive Machinists & Technology to work their magic on. See what went into the supercharged LS engine platform.

Cadillac Supercharged LS engine
448 cid Billet LS Engine

Pete Harrell of Harrell Engine & Dyno is real good at doin’ stuff, like building turbocharged and forced induction high-powered engines such as this 448 cid billet LS engine for Limited Drag Radial. Check out what went into this 2,500+ HP engine!

Twin-Turbocharged 12-Valve Cummins Engine

Life-sized Hot Wheels? Say less. Sean Smith and his wife built this rat rod from scratch and it was a contender in last year’s Hot Wheels Legends Tour. But it’s not only for show – thanks to a twin-turbo’d 12-valve Cummins under the hood, this ride makes quite a bit of power too!

Naturally Aspirated 598 cid Big Block Chevy Engine

Pete and Jake Gibbons of Gibbons Motorsports are constantly cranking out high-quality engine builds. Occasionally, they get to build an engine for themselves, such as this 900 horsepower, 598 cubic inch, big block Chevy engine. Check out this naturally aspirated beast!

427 cid Ford Windsor V8 Engine

This one-of-one Panozster we saw at the Cleveland Auto-Aviation Museum features a number of unique traits that make it a truly special roadster, including its 427 cubic inch Ford Windsor V8 engine! Check it out.

30th Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show Open for Registration

Registration is open for the one and only Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show, one of the west coast’s biggest, baddest, most fascinating gatherings of the world’s coolest cars, trucks, motorcycles, aircraft and assorted contraptions representing every era and style of wheeled wonders in history after three long years on the pandemic sidelines. The spectacular 30th annual show

Top 10 Ken Block Gymkhana Films

Who doesn’t like a little bit of burnt rubber?