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
Olivia Scaffidi, Engine Builder, Racer, Influencer
Olivia Scaffidi is not someone to pass up a good junkyard find. Currently working on a 1971 El Camino and a 1971 Firebird, Olivia has aspirations to expand her engine building knowledge and racing experience.
Mercedes-Benz 3.0L Straight Six-Cylinder Engine
Acquiring a 300 SL Gullwing was a bucket list item for a good client of R&R Automotive Restorations. Specifically looking for something original, the customer had zero interest in a restored car, which is sometimes the equivalent of finding a needle in a haystack and the needle doesn’t exist. They ended up finding a 1955 300 SL Gullwing with just 19,000 original miles on its 3.0L straight six-cylinder engine. See what went into preserving this iconic sports car.
541 cid Bracket Race Engine
Brothers Rodney and David Butler continue to up the game at Butler Performance, an engine shop their father started. You don’t need to look much further than this 1,100 horsepower 541 cubic inch Bracket Race engine for proof. Find out what went into the build – you might even be able to buy it.
Shop Solutions February 2021
If you work on any high-power adder or high-rpm engines, chances are you will see some fretting on the bottoms of main caps and the backside of the upper rod bearing.
M1 Concourse Announces Timothy McGrane as New CEO
M1 Concourse, based in Pontiac, Michigan, has announced that its CEO Jordan Zlotoff will step down from his position effective March 1, 2021, to pursue new professional ventures. Timothy McGrane, a seasoned automotive and motorsports executive, will step up as the new CEO. Zlotoff has been with M1 Concourse since the initial construction of the
LS Engine Swap Tips
The LS was almost purposely designed for engine swapping. Today, a fledgling industry is built around LS swapping and aftermarket parts vendors ready to support them.
Twin-Turbo 508 cid LSX Engine
Just one of Jason Raley’s 48 cars that he’s owned in his life is this Pontiac Trans-Am drag car. With nearly 1,900 horsepower coming from its twin-turbo 508 cid LSX engine, he says it’s a bit more special than the rest. Find out why!
Schumann’s Paddle Wheel Oil Pump
The “Paddle Wheel” design provides extra exit velocity in feet per second at a rate of 2×1 over normal gear-to-gear methods.
MAHLE Motorsport Celebrates 100 Years with PowerPak Piston Rebate
In celebration of MAHLE’s 100 years of automotive innovation, MAHLE Motorsport has announced a $100 discount on all PowerPak piston kits. The discount is available starting October 15 via a mail-in rebate. Now high performance enthusiasts and sportsman class racers alike can take their engine builds to the next level with a $100 discounted rate
557 cid Blown Supercharged Hemi Engine
With a heavy focus on pulling applications and a bit of drag racing, Sassy Racing Engines specializes only in Hemi engines like this 557 cid blown supercharged Hemi that pumps out 3,000 horsepower! Find out what goes into the build.
Barrett-Jackson Returns to Live Events
Barrett-Jackson announced a special fall auction will take place at WestWorld of Scottsdale, October 22-24, 2020. The Barrett-Jackson executive team made the decision to hold the three-day event in Arizona in lieu of its previously scheduled 2020 Las Vegas and Palm Beach events. The fall auction, which will be broadcast live on FYI and History,
1,000 HP 426 cid Hemi Engine
While Dodge got creative with its Hellcat, Demon and Hellephant engine names, MTI Racing hasn’t named this 426 cid Hemi package, but something tells us that won’t hold this engine back from being a popular option! Find out what goes into this special build.
Update on Oil Pumps and Pans
The best way to eliminate most oiling related issues is by selecting the right oil pump, oil pan, windage tray, and pickup tube for the application.
436 cid Small Block Dirt Late Model Ford Engine
Looking to one-up the old Roush Yates engine, Domhoff Racing Engines teamed up with MBE Cylinder Heads and CID to put brand new heads and an intake manifold on this 436 cid small block dirt late model Ford engine. Find out what else makes this a special build!
American Powertrain GM/Tremec Magnum Bellhousings
Bolts small/big block Chevys and Buick Olds Pontiac V8 engines to Tremec’s Magnum T56 6-Speed transmission.
Choosing an Automatic Transmission for Your LS Swap
Here’s a list of the main players and a quick rundown of GM’s transmission timeline, all suitable for an LS engine.
Elgin Industries Expands its Pro-Stock Performance Range
Elgin Industries has expanded its PRO-STOCK performance range with an array of additional parts available for GM LS engines and other popular street and racing applications.
MAHLE Motorsport 2020 Application Guide
MAHLE Motorsport has announced availability of its 2020 Application Guide. The 40-page application guide features complete product detail for the company’s selection of PowerPak and PowerPak Plus piston kits.
Valley Performance and Machine Service’s 376 cid Mopar Engine
Building engines for customers is what pays the bills, but it’s not very often that engine builders get to go head-to-head for bragging rights outside of the racetrack.
