Choosing Between the LS and the LT: The King and the Heir to the Throne
There are times when the “eeny, meeny, miny, mo” approach works well for decision making, and other times when you really need to stop, look at all of the variables and then make your choice. For today we’re going to focus on deciding between two GM V8 engines, the LS and the LT.
Warm up Your Vehicle this Winter with Pennzoil Synthetics
Winter weather can be harsh on your vehicle with cold temperatures, snow, sleet and the inevitable potholes. One of the simplest ways to protect your engine against the possible effects of cold weather is using a low viscosity full synthetic motor oil.
Bonnier Events Adds Kyle Cunningham to Motorsports Team
Bonnier Events, producer of the Off-Road Expo, Sand Sports Super Show, Street Machine Nationals and 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals, has hired longtime motorsports professional, Kyle Cunningham, in the role of Special Features Manager. Cunningham will work closely with each of the aforementioned motorsports entities within the Bonnier Events portfolio, focusing on event features. Cunningham, who will be
Stellantis Invests in Kokomo Transmission Plant
Auto maker Stellantis is to invest US$229m in three of its plants in Kokomo, Indiana, to help the company reach its goal of achieving 40% low-emission vehicle sales in the USA by 2030. The investment will support retooling of the Kokomo Transmission (KTP), Kokomo Casting and Indiana Transmission plants to produce the fourth-generation 8-speed transmission.
2021 SEMA Award Finalists Announced
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), a member-organization dedicated to advancing the automotive and automotive aftermarket industries, announced finalists for the 2021 SEMA Award, a recognition presented to new vehicle models that provide the aftermarket with the best platforms for customization. Voted on by SEMA Show exhibitors, winners will be announced at the annual trade-only
500+ HP Compound Turbo 4BT Cummins Engine
Known for automotive projects that push the limits of what’s possible, Hauk Designs recently teamed up with some of the best diesel shops in the business to turn a stock 105-hp 4BT Cummins engine into a 500+ horsepower, compound turbo, off-road, rock crawling beast. See what went into the build.
Howell Engine Developments Inc. Founder Billy Haegen Howell Dies
Automotive pioneer and industry legend, Billy “Bill” Haegen Howell, passed away on July 22, 2021 after a battle with ALS, aka Lou Gehrig’s disease. Recognized as a leader in the development of Chevrolet performance engines and electronic fuel injection, Howell’s career with Chevrolet spanned from 1961-1987. While at Chevrolet, he became one of the core
Dana Partners with UNOH to Support Future Auto Techs
Dana Inc. has renewed its partnership with the renowned University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) automotive program. As part of its support, Dana recently donated six full axle assemblies to be used as instructional aids. Victor Reinz gaskets and Spicer parts will be provided for classroom use, as well as informational countermats, digital calipers, and Spicer
Holley Sniper EFI Fuel Tank Modules
If you are upgrading your ride to EFI, be sure to check out the OE Style 350 LPH EFI Fuel Pump Modules.
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.
Light-Truck Market Shows Growth
Following SEMA’s recent market research on the changing vehicle landscape, SEMA released a research report dedicated solely to the light-truck market. The 99-page study includes in-depth sales information for pickups, SUVs, CUVs, and vans, as well as aftermarket parts for these vehicles. The new Light-Truck Market Snapshot from SEMA Market Research shows that in 2020
Holley iNTECH Cold Air Intake
Holley’s iNTECH cold air intake brand represents technology, performance and style for late model cars, trucks and SUVs.
Bully Dog Thruster
This easy to install device gives the driver access to a control knob that increases how quickly their vehicle responds to changes in throttle position, without voiding the vehicle’s warranty.
FRAM Adds to Air Filter Product Lines
All of these new SKUs are available for purchase as of Jan. 22, 2021, and grow FRAM’s overall coverage by 4.7 million vehicles.
Women in Motorsports: Krysten Anderson
Krysten Anderson is the first and only female driver of Monster Jam’s famous Grave Digger monster truck as well as a Guinness World Record holder. Find out why it’s so entertaining to watch her drive.
Women in Motorsports: Cristy Lee
According to Cristy Lee, Garage Squad is as real as car TV gets. “What we’re doing on the show and what you see on TV, that’s exactly what we’re doing.”
Automotive Specialty Equipment Market Expected to Rebound
Even though 2020 has altered the vehicle landscape for many, the specialty equipment market has shown great growth over the last 10 years with industry retail sales climbing nearly 4% to a new high of $46.2 billion in 2019, according to the new 2020 SEMA Market Report, which provides a comprehensive review of the automotive
Driven Racing Oil Welcomes Kyle Fickler to its Team
Driven Racing Oil has announced Kyle Fickler as its director of sales and new business development. Fickler will oversee sales, new business development, customer relations and training. Scooter Brothers stated, “We are honored that Kyle has chosen to join Driven Racing Oil. After years of working with Kyle on various industry projects, we are certain
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!
Supercharged LS9 Engine
Looking to upgrade an old C3 Corvette from its 350 Chevy engine, Dave’s Auto Center got to work building a supercharged LS9 engine capable of nearly 1,000 horsepower! Let’s see a Chevy 350 compete with that!
