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NPR Performance Piston Rings

NPR of America, Inc. (NOA) a division of Nippon Piston Rings Co. Ltd, has announced an expanded range of high-performance piston ring sets for Ford, GM and Chrysler V8 engines.  A total of 28 bore diameters are now available in the three series – GNHD, GNHM and GNHS – available for American V8 engines.  Each

Compound Turbo 6.7L Enforcer Engine

The popularity of D&J Precision Machine’s Enforcer series engine can’t be understated. We checked this one out at the 2022 PRI Show.

Race Oils

Choosing the correct performance racing oil is essential to ensure optimal performance and longevity of your engine.

1,500-Horsepower LB7 Duramax Engine

Rick Fletes first dropped this LBZ Duramax under the hood of his 1970 Chevelle 14 years ago. Since then, he’s put around 150,000 miles on the car and has showed it off at countless drag competitions. Check it out!

Wharton Automotive Group, McLeod Racing Announce New Appointments

Wharton Automotive Group—featuring brands McLeod Racing, FTI Performance, and Silver Sport Transmissions—has appointed Will Baty to the position of product development manager. He was previously the off-road and research and development specialist for McLeod Racing in Anaheim, California.  With over 35 years in the drivetrain aftermarket, Baty will continue to add applications to the company’s

6.8L Cummins Engine

This Freedom Racing Engines-built 6.8L Cummins is sure to provide more than enough power for Jen Pushlar when it’s under the hood of her pulling truck. Check it out!

6.6L LLY Duramax Engine

Brian Tom’s 05′ Silverado “Goldilocks” is powered by a 6.6L LLY Duramax that makes around 1,100 horsepower on nitrous, it’s our Diesel of the Week. Check it out!

Compound Turbo P-pumped 24v Cummins Display Engine

Dakota Sargent of Fullhook Diesel knows a thing or two about 24v Cummins engines, so he took it upon himself to build a custom display engine that kids could rev up at events. Check it out!

Tight Tolerances and Building Power

As you ascend Mt. Everest, you reach an area called the death zone. Once you climb high enough, the margin of error becomes perilously thin. That death zone also applies to engines. As the horsepower per cubic inch and rpm increase, the margin of error decreases. 

5,000 HP Twin-Turbo 526 cid Hemi Engine

Nicknamed King of the Jungle II, this Trans Am is a Pro275 drag car built by Cory Clemens of Clemens Motorsports Unlimited LLC. The King of the Jungle features a roaring, 5,000 horsepower, twin-turbo, 526 cid Hemi engine from Brad Anderson Enterprises. Check it out!

1,500-Horsepower Cummins Enforcer Engine

This ’18 Ram 2500 is the definition of a “sleeper build.” Business on the outside, performance on the inside thanks to a Cummins Enforcer engine.

2,200 Horsepower 6.4L “Shredder” Series Cummins Engine

Mike Dalton’s Industrial Injection-built 6.4L “Shredder” engine features a filled block bored to 4.130, stage 4 factory race head, King Cobra fuel injectors, and several other cool upgrades. Check out this 2,200 horsepower machine!

6.4L Shredder
Steve Morris’ ‘All the Freedom’ 555 cid Big Block Chevy Engine

Not everyone can use a 3,000 horsepower build or has a need for a great big turbocharged or ProCharged engine with EFI, so Steve Morris Engines wanted to create an engine package suitable for everyone that could be dropped into any vehicle. Introducing the ‘All the Freedom’ 555 cid big block Chevy.

Compound Turbo 6.0L Powerstroke-Swapped R35 GT-R

Nissan’s R35 GT-R is one of the most popular cars out there, and for good reason. It’s been used for countless racing applications and tuning opportunities… but have you ever heard of a diesel-powered GT-R? We sure hadn’t until we stumbled across the team at Lyfe Motorsport and Riff Raff Diesel. Check out this insane 6.0L Powerstroke-powered GT-R!

Compound Turbo 6.0L Powerstroke
5.9L Cummins-Swapped Chevy C10

This custom 1969 Chevrolet C10 is an impressive restoration to say the least, but its outer appearance isn’t the only attraction. Underneath the hood is a 5.9L Cummins engine that makes around 800 horsepower. Check it out!

Cummins Chevy C10
Building Big Block Marine Engines

Find out what it takes to build a formidable marine engine.

Marine Engines
Shop Solutions July 2022

When the timing cover or block has no dowel pins, or the dowel holes do not fit snug on the pins. Take an old damper and hone the center so that it is now a slip fit onto the crank snout. Use it to hold the cover in place while tightening the bolts.

Diesel Fasteners: Is The Competition Growing?

As many of you know, under higher combustion pressure, having your cylinder head(s) effectively clamp down the block surface is absolutely critical. Therefore, choosing a brand of head stud that you trust to get the job done is just as important.

Diesel Fasteners
Schaeffler Expands Line of Aftermarket Products Units for Agricultural Equipment

Schaeffler is further expanding its product line with metric-sized bearings and is now providing both metric and imperial-sized bearings for agricultural applications in North America.

Single Turbo 6.0L Powerstroke Engine

Tyler Wood of South East Diesel Supply knows his F-250 King Ranch like the back of his hand, especially the decked out 6.0L Powerstroke under the hood. Don’t miss the details of this diesel engine!