Oliver Racing Parts’ LS Series Connecting Rods
Oliver offers tried and tested rod designs locating the beam to properly line up with bore centers.
LTR Engine Build
This Late Model Engines build is centered around Concept Performance’s new LTR block, which is the first aftermarket as-cast aluminum Gen V LT block.
LS Cylinder Heads
The LS engine is known for its cylinder heads, and there are tons of options available to upgrade the factory components.
Choosing the Correct Block for Your LS Engine Build
Whether you’re scouring junkyards, ordering cores, investigating factory options, looking at aftermarket cast iron or aluminum blocks, or spending big bucks on billet LS blocks, you’ve probably noticed it’s been harder to find exactly what you want for the foundation of your LS build than it historically has.
Crankshaft Offering Update
Because of the variability of crankshafts that can be purchased and the way it influences the engine being built around it, the crankshaft market is always changing and evolving.
High Horsepower Engine Sealing
In the context of high-horsepower engine building, the pressure on a cylinder head can be so great that it can, in effect, marginally push it away from the engine block. This makes engine sealing one of the more prevalent challenges, and it gives whole new meaning to the phrase “keep your head down.”
Gold Eagle Co. & Lubrication Specialties Inc. to Merge
Two privately held manufacturers will operate as one now that Gold Eagle Co. has acquired
LSI, makers of the popular ‘Hot Shot’s Secret’ brand.
2022 LS Fest Texas: Winners and Results
This year’s LS Fest took place in Texas, which play host to the event that features all the popular automotive mayhem that LS Fests are known for including drifting, drag racing, burnout contests, show-n-shine, autocross, a dyno challenge & more! Over the course of the June 17 weekend, many names were crowned for various categories
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Sells for $142M
A 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé from 1955 has been sold at auction for a record price of €135,000,000 ($142.5M) to a private collector. The car, which is one of two created in 1955, has always been regarded as one of the great jewels of motoring history, but few ever imagined that it would be
Lingenfelter Raffles Eliminator Spec Engine to Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation
Lingenfelter is more than turning innovative engineering into winning performance; they like to get involved, and this time, they are helping children with critical illnesses make their life-changing wishes come true through the Make-A-Wish foundation. Priceless wishes are granted for children, plus the winner takes home a $30,000 Lingenfelter Performance Engineering Eliminator Spec Engine built
Supercharged 427 Dart SHP Engine
Addicted to a need for speed, Felicia Smith has spent the past six years building up her 2009 Cadillac CTS-V nicknamed Rocket into a certified race machine. That’s largely thanks to a supercharged 427 cubic inch engine under the hood! See her burnout on the track!
Chevrolet Performance Continues Partnership with NMCA Muscle Car Nationals
The Red Line Oil NMCA Muscle Car Nationals continues its partnership in 2022 with Chevrolet Performance. Chevrolet Performance is co-sponsoring the LSX-based categories in the NMCA championship drag racing program, the 16th annual LSX Shootout (World Wide Technology Raceway May 12—15), the 4th annual COPO Camaro Shootout (Summit Motorsports Park August 25—28), and a presenting
LS Valvetrains: Take Something Good and Make it Better
I’m not sure anyone ever complained about the performance of a Gen III or Gen IV small block Chevy as they came from the factory. Let’s face it, they run good and some of them are downright wicked. But, thanks to engine builders and aftermarket performance parts, there’s always a way to make them run
CPR Engines
CPR Engines and Coast High Performance are two shops that do high-quality engine work in a shared 12,000 sq.-ft. space in Gardena, CA. The facility features a machine shop, an engine shop, an engine dyno and chassis dyno, overflow storage, a metal working area, and three installation bays.
Engine Builder Magazine’s 2021 Engine of the Year Winner
Engine Builder magazine has announced its annual Engine of the Year for 2021 – a turbocharged 2.0L 4G63 Mitsubishi engine – built by Nicole and Schiller Murphy of iCraveBoost Performance in Denver, CO. The Murphy’s accepted the award at Engine Builder’s PRI Party, sponsored by Autolite, at Tin Roof in Indianapolis on December 8. During
Lubrication Specialities Inc. Hires James Palasota as COO
Lubrication Specialties Inc. has announced the addition of James Palasota as the company’s Chief Operating Officer. Palasota has an extraordinary record of developing startups into global brands, conceptualizing strategic direction and developing the internal processes to ensure integration at all levels of operations, nationally and internationally. As vice president of sales and marketing for Sottera, Inc.
Holley 350 LPH Fuel Pump Modules
With Holley 350 LPH Fuel Pump Modules, you can retain your factory fuel line while still upgrading your system.
Speedway Motors Launches Cover Car Contest
Speedway Motors has announced it will celebrate customers and their cars during Customer Appreciation Week, July 26-30, with giveaways and a contest to be on the cover of their Race, Street or Muscle catalog. “Customer Appreciation Week is our way of recognizing all of the hours, blood, sweat and tears our customers are putting into
Hooker BlackHeart Dodge/Mopar Headers
BH2358 headers are packed with value added features that will make your 1966 -1972 Mopar B-Body & 1970-1974 E-Body Gen III Hemi swap easier than ever.
Lubrication Specialties Inc. Hires Retail Marketing Specialist
Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret, has announced the addition of Hollie Maxymillian, a veteran automotive retail marketing specialist to serve as the company’s new Hot Shot’s Secret product manager. The all new marketing position was filled in April to ensure Hot Shot’s Secret’s branding presence for the company’s 35+ family of products