Offshore Boat Engines
While not impossible to build, offshore marine engines are not the easiest to build either, so it takes a skilled and experienced engine builder to churn out the power levels most customers desire.
NHRA Announces Factory X Exhibition Class to Debut in 2022
NHRA has announced a new Factory X (FX) exhibition racing class for the 2022 season. Known as NHRA Factory X presented by Holley, the category will bridge the gap between Factory Stock Showdown and Pro Stock and will be reserved for 2019 and newer manufactured automobiles, including the Chevrolet COPO Camaro, Dodge Challenger Drag Pak,
Internal Combustion Engines vs. Electric Vehicles (EV)
Electric Vehicles May not be Able to Dominate the Automotive Industry in the Near Term: Challenges Still Remain.
Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed Announces Plans for Expansion
Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed announced today their plans for a 90,000 square foot expansion of their Museum at 599 Oakcreek Dr. in Lincoln, Neb. The $10 Million project will be completed in two phases commencing Fall 2021. Recognized earlier this year as the #1 Attraction for Car Lovers in USA Today’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice awards, Speedway Motors Museum
1,000-HP 5.9L Cummins Engine
Gary Stepke of GetSome Motorsports had inherited a 1952 Studebaker pickup from a friend’s father who passed away. The truck has always had special meaning to him, but it lacked the horsepower Stepke is familiar with. He put the Studebaker on a Dodge 2500 chassis and swapped in a rebuilt 5.9L Cummins with the aim of 1,000 hp. Check it out!
A Look Inside Formula Drift
Drift cars are usually light- to moderate-weight rear-wheel-drive coupes and sedans, offering a large range of power levels.
Popular Engine Swaps
Engine swaps belong in a world of their own. After a little digging, you can find multitudes of ingenious swap ideas, whether it be small block to big block, diesel to gas, or many other combinations.
July 9th Recognized as Collector Car Appreciation Day
It seems today, we’re always celebrating something – different drinks, different food, different animals – and now we can add collector cars to the list. Collector Car Appreciation Day, or CCAD, is a holiday that automotive hobbyists celebrate each year on or around the second Friday of July. This is a fun celebration that has
650 cid Compound Boosted Marine Engine
Many engine builders build great engines. However, not many engine builders can build great marine engines due to the many factors at play that differentiate it from an automobile engine. Lucky for pleasure boat and offshore boat owners who frequent Alexi Sahagian’s engine shop, Boost Power USA in Newbury Park, CA, Alexi has more than
Even Dodge is Going Electric
*Below is a snippet of TheDetroitBureau.com’s article by Paul A. Eisenstein, publisher & editor-in-chief. During the past decade, Dodge rolled out one model faster than the last using variations of its 6.2L V8. Now, according to TheDetroitBureau.com, the muscle car brand is working up what will be its fastest model ever. The caveat is, this
RPM Act Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives
SEMA President & CEO Chris Kersting recently commended U.S. Representatives Patrick McHenry (R-NC) and Raul Ruiz (D-CA) for introducing H.R. 3281, the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2021 (RPM Act). The bipartisan bill includes 48 original sponsors. The RPM Act protects Americans’ right to convert street vehicles into dedicated race cars and the
360 cid Mopar Engine
This 10.5:1 compression, 360 cid Mopar V8 makes 425 horsepower. However, the intention behind this build was never to wow people with it’s performance potential. Rather, it was to simply give enthusiasts a glimpse at a running engine and to hear what a V8 sounds like. Amen to that!
Challenges Still Remain for Electric Vehicles
The writing is on the wall that electric-powered vehicles will take over gas-powered ones. However, is the technology and infrastructure truly ready?
Oil Clearances and Options for LS Engines
Oil clearances will not always be the same for each application. It is up to engine builders to decide what your customer’s oiling needs will be.
Pulstar Fine-Wire Iridium, High-Power Spark Plug
New, more durable line of spark plugs harness plasma technology to deliver more power and torque, quicker throttle response, better fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
Lucas Oil Safeguard Ethanol Fuel Conditioner with Stabilizers
Today’s fuels vary in quality, which is precisely why this fuel conditioner contains effective additives to prevent engine rust and corrosion associated with ethanol fuels.
The Drive Toward Thinning Engine Oils
Oil viscosity has been on a thinner trend throughout the years. If you owned a car in the early 1990s, the engine likely used 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50 engine oil, but cars today most commonly use 0W-20, 5W-20, and 5W-30.
Triple Turbo 5.9L Cummins Engine
We’ve all dreamt about taking pieces and parts of our favorite vehicles to create one ultimate automobile. Jeffrey McHaddad is someone who literally did just that. He took his favorite aspects of certain vehicles to create The Divergent Chevy – a ’58 Chevy cab with a ’64 Chevy C10 bed and a triple turbo 5.9L Cummins under the hood. Find out what went into this incredible build.
Compound Turbo 6.4L Powerstroke Engine
Kody Garrison says the 6.4L Powerstroke is his favorite engine, and it must be, because this compound turbo 6.4L is the third 6.4L he has put in his 2008 F250. Find out what makes this build more special than the last two.
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.
