Papadakis Formula D GR Supra Debuts on SEMA360
Toyota debuted four vehicles Monday on SEMA360, and will follow with more during the coming weeks. While the Papadakis Racing Rockstar Energy Drink Toyota GR Supra that competes in the 2020 Formula DRIFT Pro class with champion driver Fredric Aasbo cannot be on the SEMA Show floor this year, it is primed and ready for racing
Compound Turbo 6.5L Cummins Engine
One of the biggest and baddest engine builds Capital Diesel Performance has ever done is a compound turbo 6.5L Cummins, which features a 6.7L block and a 5.9L crankshaft. Find out what went into the build!
Twin 5.9L Compound Turbo Cummins
No, you’re not drunk and seeing double. There’s really two 5.9L compound turbo Cummins engines in this 1970 Dodge truck built by Plowboy Diesel. Find out how this build came about and what makes it work!
239 cid 3.9L 4BT Cummins
Trying to find a suitable replacement for his 406 cid engine in a ’32 Ford Coupe, Richard Brown of Brown’s Diesel was looking for horsepower and something economical to drive. He of course thought of diesel power and found the 4BT Cummins to be a perfect fit. Find out what went into the build!
Solid Block Triple Turbo 6.7L Cummins
Already the chassis dyno horsepower record holder at 2,760 horsepower, Shawn Baca of Industrial Injection Diesel Performance isn’t just relaxing. His truck, named Master Shredder, is getting a new 6.7L Cummins that Shawn says has enough air for 6,000 horsepower with three 106mm turbos and enough nitrous to put it into the atmosphere! Find out how Shawn is trying to crack 3,000 horsepower to the tires!
Company-by-Company Coronavirus Response: Update
Racing businesses and manufacturers have altered production, including making PPEs and medical supply components, during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Below are the latest updates on different industry companies’ responses to the pandemic. 3-Dimensional Services GroupLocated near Detroit in Rochester Hills, Michigan, Urgent Plastic Services, a branch of 3-Dimensional Services Group, has halted regular production to
Turbocharged 2008 6.4L Powerstroke
When a customer brought in a 2008 Ford F350 for a rebuild, Jordan Powell and the team at Dirty Diesel Customs was happy to help. However, halfway through the build, the customer hit financial issues and had to get out of the truck, so the shop bought it from him and turned it into a drag truck. Find out what went into this 6.4L Powerstroke rebuild!
600 HP Turbocharged M20B30 BMW Engine
When Yves Decan bought an e21 320 project car, the BMW fanatic in him took over. The owner of Munich Icons brought this classic BMW back to life, complete with a turbocharged M20B30 engine rebuild capable of 600 hp! Find out what went into the build!
Coronavirus and the Engine Building Industry
We hope the industry as a whole is taking the necessary precautions to remain safe and healthy during these unprecedented times. While we are sure that is the case, many engine and machine shops have been deemed ‘essential’ and remain open. Here is how other engine-related companies have been handling the Coronavirus pandemic. Champion Brands
Turbocharged 12-Valve Cummins
With one of the best Instagram handles we’ve ever seen, Tony Salokas (@isootmypants), came to Miller’s Machine Shop in 2018 to get a 12-valve Cummins rebuilt for his ’39 Chevy pickup rat rod project. See how the build turned out!
VDP 6.0L Powerstroke
After breathing new life into a crummy 2004 F350 single cab with a 6.0L Powerstroke, Vision Diesel Performance took it drag racing. The diesel shop wanted to push it even further, so Vision Diesel upgraded the 6.0L Powerstroke for some serious horsepower gains. Find out what went into the build!
Turbocharged Honda B18C Engine
When an attempt at building an all motor Honda engine wasn’t going to perform up to expectations, Daniel Cahalan and the team at 1320 DTR decided to go with a turbo set up for a top drag car application. Find out the results of the Honda B18C engine build!
6.6L LML Duramax
Travis Turner discovered there wasn’t anyone in his area working on diesels, or anyone who really knew much about them, so he set out to change that. He started Pure Addiction Diesel Performance in 2013 and has been building diesel trucks and engines ever since, just like this 6.6L LML Duramax that puts out 1,200 hp! Find out what went into this diesel build.
Dayco Names New VP of Sales and Business Development
Wouter Nijenhuis has joined Dayco, accepting the role of Executive Vice President of OE Sales and Business Development, reporting directly to the company’s CEO, Joel Wiegert.
Dayco Names Joel Wiegert CEO
Dayco has announced Joel E. Wiegert has accepted the opportunity to serve as Dayco’s CEO. Joel is responsible for the global operational performance and strategic direction of Dayco. Wiegert has also been named as a member of Dayco’s Board of Managers.
Garrett G25 Turbocharger with Internal Wastegate
Garrett has launched a new line of turbochargers that are close to the BorgWarner EFR turbochargers – the G25 series.
You Didn’t Need a V8
What to Know When Rebuilding Ford’s Powerful 3.5L Six-Cylinder Engine Platform Originally named TwinForce, Ford had a simple and specific directive with the development of its new engine family: “Build a low-emissions vehicle, with good fuel economy, that performs so well that the driver forgets they are driving a low-emissions vehicle with good fuel economy.”
Ford 6.7L/7.3L Diesel Power Stroke
A new infographic tracks the horsepower and torque of Ford Super Duty Power Stroke diesel engines over four generations, showing a dramatic increase in power levels since 1999.
Bradley S. Norton Named CEO of Federal-Mogul Motorparts
The Board of Directors of Federal-Mogul Holdings LLC, has named Bradley S. Norton as co-chief executive officer of the company and chief executive officer of its Motorparts division, effective March 8, 2017. Rainer Jueckstock will remain as co-chief executive officer of Federal-Mogul Holdings LLC and CEO of Federal-Mogul Powertrain. Norton has more than 25 years
Federal-Mogul Motorparts Announces Leadership Changes
Federal-Mogul Motorparts, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation, has announced a series of leadership appointments to better align the company’s regional operations and strengthen its business units while supporting global growth. The appointments are effective immediately. Martin Hendricks, President, Motorparts, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Keith Power, President, Asia Pacific Dr. Rainer Bostel, Senior Vice
