Aluminum SBC Cylinder Heads
A lot has changed in the performance cylinder head market since my last head story in EB in 2010. First of all, 600hp is the new 500hp, and if a power adder is involved, you’d better be packing 800hp to have any bragging rights at all.
Understanding How To Tune Carburetors
An engine only runs as well as it is tuned. You can build a killer motor using all the best parts and machine and assemble everything with the utmost care, but if it’s a carbureted engine and the carburetor isn’t setup or tuned right your killer engine may never live up to its full potential.
Sourcing CNC Solutions – Making the decision for CNC may be scary, profitable
CNC machining equipment can be a double-edged sword to many engine builders that promises flexibility and profitability, yet often requires a significant upfront investment. As with any piece of equipment, there’s no “one size fits all” solution, and three top engine builders explain how they overcame the fear of financing and failure to find success
Cylinder Head Design & Selection
Choosing the “right” cylinder heads for an engine build can make all the difference in an engine that delivers and one that falls short of its potential. Horsepower, torque and throttle response all depend on how well the cylinder heads, camshaft and induction system work together. Choose the right combination and you’ll build a winner.
50 Years Gone, 50 More To Come
The annual SEMA Show is often viewed as a celebration of excess held in the town where too much is never enough. This year’s gathering in Las Vegas was certainly no exception. Thousands of exhibitors (more than 2,400) catered to nearly 70,000 buyers, who trekked across nearly 3 million square feet of exhibit space, features
Celebrating Champions Past, Present and Future
Everyone loves it when magazine writers dedicate their December columns to a recap of the year just past, right? Okay, maybe not. Sure, if it’s been a great year for your favorite sports team, it’s awesome to relive the good times (oops, sorry about that, Golden State Warriors fans), but it can sure stink if
Top Tips To Maximize Fastener Performance
By Robert Florine, President, ARP Fasteners We know that fasteners hold an engine together. And that fasteners play a critical role in an engine’s reliability – especially when engines are pushed to higher performance levels. How then do we get the most out of them? At ARP, we work closely with leading race teams (Formula
12th Annual Edelbrock Car Show
Edelbrock has announced its 12th Annual Car Show, which will be held on Saturday May 6, 2017. On Friday, May 5, 2017, Edelbrock will once again be opening the doors of its corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility to the public for free shop tours.
7 Teams Qualify as the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Season Kicks Off
The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge’s first event of 2017 season was held at the 10th Annual Race & Performance Expo in Schaumburg, IL where 30 teams competed and seven advanced to the Dual National Championship held later this year at the SEMA and PRI Show.
General Tire Rolls into Daytona for Second ARCA Season Sponsorship
Saturday’s Lucas Oil Complete Engine Treatment 200 Driven by General Tire for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards kicks off the second consecutive year for General Tire as ‘The Official Tire of ARCA.’
The NASCAR Media Tour Hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway
This media tour has been going on for 35 years and brings over 200 journalists from around the world to see what’s new for NASCAR for 2017. New this year is the inclusion of Xfinity and Camping World racing to the newly named Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series the tour would over.
Ken Duttweiler and Derek Daly to Give Presentations at PRI 2016
PRI Trade Show attendees and exhibitors are invited to attend an exclusive sit-down interview and Q&A session with performance engine and turbocharging guru Ken Duttweiler Saturday, December 10 at 8:00 AM in the Indiana Convention Center, Room 243.
PRI 2016 to Showcase Team Penske 50th Anniversary Exhibit
A very special and limited-time exhibit celebrating Team Penske’s 50 years in motorsports will be on display at the 2016 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show, Dec. 8-10, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
Last Qualifying Event for Hot Rodders of Tomorrow This Weekend
The 9th season of the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge embarks on the last qualifying event for the Dual National Championship this weekend at the 11th Annual NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl at Joliet’s Route 66 Raceway.
Roush Yates Twin-Turbo EcoBoost V6 Powers Ford to Le Mans Victory
Going back to Le Mans 50 years after its 1966 win has been a journey inspired by a rich Ford family history. To go back to honor this heritage, Ford needed to assemble the right partners that shared its passion and love for racing. Roush Yates Engines got the call from Ford to become part of its team.
Audi to Celebrate 10 Years of TDI at Le Mans
In 2006, Audi became the first manufacturer to win what is arguably the world’s toughest endurance race with diesel power. This year marks the 10th anniversary of this achievement. Today, the TDI engine is more efficient than ever before and part of a highly complex diesel-hybrid powertrain.
Understanding How to Tune Carburetors
An engine only runs as well as it is tuned. You can build a killer motor using all the best parts and machine and assemble everything with the utmost care, but if it’s a carbureted engine and the carburetor isn’t set up or tuned right your killer engine may never live up to its full potential.
EPA Proposed Regulation Has Consequences for the Performance Industry
Under the EPA proposed regulation, certified motor vehicles and engines and their emission control devices must remain in their certified configuration even if they are used solely for competition. Violators would be subject to the fines and penalties included in the tampering prohibitions.
11th Annual Edelbrock Car Show
Edelbrock has announced its 11th Annual Car Show, which will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016. On Friday, May 13, 2016, Edelbrock will once again be opening the doors of its corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility to the public for free shop tours. Participants will get the opportunity to take a guided tour of Edelbrock’s Research & Development, Manufacturing and Quality Control departments.
Dark Days of Diesel?
Think about the diesel engine over the last 30 years. From a rattling bucket of bolts that often got a frown from people it’s become a highly sought-after engine among the younger high school generation. Who would ever have imagined that one?
