Designing a Better LS Engine
After a customer wanted a Steve Morris Engines’ SMX in an LS version, Steve saw the upside and potential in the market, and a challenge to build a better LS.
Naturally Aspirated 440 cid LT1 Engine
The folks at Late Model Engines in Houston, TX run a top-notch engine and machine shop. You don’t have to look much further than this naturally aspirated 440 cid LT1 engine build to see what we mean. It’s our Engine of the Week!
Billet Triple-Turbo 6.4L Cummins Super Stock Engine
During a recent visit to Scheid Diesel, we got to see what goes on in the Terre Haute, IN-based engine and machine shop. We also got a deep dive on the details of a $150,000, billet, triple-turbo, 6.4L Cummins Super Stock engine build. It’s the pinnacle of Scheid Diesel builds, so don’t miss what’s in and on this engine.
Tomei Nissan Forged Connecting Rods
Tomei has announced their forged H-beam connecting rod set for the Nissan VR38DETT engine.
Shop Solutions December 2023
Check out the latest shop solutions from builders around the country.
632 cid Big Block Chevy Nitrous Engine
If you’re looking for a tried and proven big block Chevy combo that can make 150 passes without damage – look no further than this 632 cid big block Chevy nitrous build done by Pat Musi of Musi Racing Engines. It’ll deliver 1,250 horsepower NA all day long!
Gator Fasteners from Summit Racing Equipment
Keep things together in your Cummins, Duramax, or Powerstroke diesel with Gator Fasteners head studs, main cap studs, and rod bolts. Made from 8740 chromoly steel, the fasteners are heat-treated before the threads are rolled. That provides optimum fatigue strength. The fasteners are also centerless ground for dimensional accuracy and a secure fit. Heavy-Duty Head
Harrop TVS2650 Supercharger Kit for Ford’s 7.3L Godzilla
The supercharger utilizes the largest, most-efficient rotating group produced by Eaton, the TVS2650.
Carrillo Forged Pistons and Connecting Rods for Ford 7.3L Godzilla
These pistons are forged from 2618T aluminum alloy and machined on dedicated CNC machine cells to tight tolerances. 2618 aluminum has a lower silicon content than other alloys. That makes the pistons stronger and more ductile—perfect for high-load, high-stress applications like superchargers, turbochargers, or nitrous oxide. Other features include:• Rated to handle up to 1,500
Trick Flow Specialties DHC 200 Aluminum Cylinder Heads
Trick Flow Specialties DHC 200 Aluminum Cylinder Heads combine the classic looks of 1960s-era ‘camel hump’ cylinder heads with CNC-ported airflow capabilities to give a small block Chevy a big dose of horsepower. You can see the heads for yourself at the Trick Flow Specialties booth #23011 in the Race and Performance Section, Central Hall.
Compound Turbo 12-Valve Cummins Engine
Beginning this diesel build with a core Cummins engine that looked like it had been at the bottom of the ocean, Dakota Sargent of Fullhook Performance was tasked with turning the 12v Cummins into a SEMA-level engine build. See what he was able to deliver!
Supercharged 4.900” Bore Space Hemi Engine
Building upon its 4.800″ bore space Hemi engine platform, Noonan Race Engineering made improvements to its 4.900″ bore space Hemi engine to the point that its now one of the engine shop’s bread and butter builds. Don’t let that fool you – this engine is packed with unique features and the performance to back it all up. Check it out.
ARP Exhaust Fasteners
Properly securing headers and eliminating exhaust leaks is of primary concern to racers and car enthusiasts alike. Noted fastener manufacturer ARP has developed a number of efficient solutions for the task at hand. These include a series of application-specific kits for most popular engines, plus “universal” kits to cover the rest. Stud kits —which have
Speedmaster Top End Engine Kit
Kits include fully assembled PCE cylinder heads, intake manifold, valve covers, intake manifold gaskets, roller rockers, guide plates and screw-in studs.
Shop Solutions August 2023
Engine shop tips and tricks.
Performance Torque Tool Angle Gauge
A more accurate method for tightening fasteners, especially on critical components like cylinder heads and main cap bolts.
Rebuilding Chevrolet’s Gen VI Big Block Engine
Following Chevy’s introduction of its popular small block V8 in 1955, the OEM needed something larger to power its medium-duty trucks and the heavier cars that were
on the drawing board at the time. Enter the big block!
Shop Solutions July 2023
Engine and machine shop tips and tricks.
Compound-Turbo 5.9L Cummins
Cancer Sucks! This Chevy S10 from the guys over at Stainless Diesel not only packs a punch with it’s compound-turbocharged 5.9L Cummins, but promotes the awareness and fight against the deadly disease.
ARP Expands Harmonic Balancer Bolt Lineup
Factory harmonic damper bolts are an area of concern for racers and performance enthusiasts for two reasons. First is the bolt’s ability to sustain the necessary clamping force when subjected to high RPM crankshaft flexing and twisting. A second consideration is the extra abuse that comes from rotating the crank manually when adjusting valve lash,
