Intellectual Horsepower Ep. 3
This episode we discuss Romain Grosjean’s horrific F1 crash and the safety measures that saved his life, championship wins for Chase Elliott, Erica Enders and Matt Smith, our end of the year Engine Builder Award winners, Lucas Oil, Audi and VW, and much more! Oh yeah, Lake Speed Jr. of Total Seal Piston Rings joins
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
TV and Movies Favorite Motors
Imagine ‘Back to the Future’ without the DeLorean or ‘Herbie’ without the Beetle… Cars play a huge role in movies, with many of our favorite brands and models taking center stage, but which are the most popular? New research has analyzed thousands of films and TV shows to reveal which cars pop up on our
Cloyes Grows its Aftermarket Catalog
The growth in VIO coverage is due to the addition of 76 timing drive system kit and component part numbers to its catalog.
What is Saenz Performance?
Saenz products have helped win more than 100 championships worldwide, and with over 50 years of experience in manufacturing and 40 in the motorsports market, Saenz stands behind its products.
Closed-Deck EJ257 Subaru Engine
Transitioning from an array of performance import engine work to strictly Subaru engines, Renner Racing Development can deliver the full spectrum of engine performance from mild to wild. Just check out the shop’s own time attack car featuring this closed-deck EJ257 Subaru engine with nearly 700 hp to the wheels!
3.6 Smoothbore Charger 6.2L Cummins
Starting out with local, small sled pulling events, Jesse Gillespie of Pro Tech Diesel quickly elevated his game from the 2.6 class to 3.0 and now this 3.6 smoothbore charger 6.2L Cummins engine, which cranks out nearly 1,700 horsepower! Find out what went into making this sled pulling beast. Diesel of the Week is sponsored by AMSOIL.
mountune52 Mk7.5 VW GOLF GTI Tune Upgrade
mountune52, the VAG division of mountune, has launched its STAGE 2+ power upgrade for the Mk7 & 7.5 Golf GTI.
Twin Turbo 370 cid LS Engine
Stef Rossi grew up in the UK around Volkswagen engines. He quickly got into the engine building industry with air-cooled engine work, but a passion for V8 American-made muscle drew him to LS engines. He opened a shop in California last year and has been cranking out LS builds like this twin turbo 370 cid LS that recently went out the door to a happy customer.
Hot Shot’s Secret Gray Diamond Euro Engine Oil
Hot Shot’s Secret Euro Engine Oil is 100% synthetic and meets or exceeds European oil specs. It’s available in 5W-30 and 5W-40 viscosities.
Twin-Turbo 6.6L LBZ Duramax
Nicknamed the Batmobile, G&J Diesel’s 1941 Willys Pro Mod race car features a twin-turbo 6.6L Duramax under the hood capable of 1,400 horsepower! Find out what went into this build that would have Batman himself jealous.
Air-Cooled VW Engines
The iconic VW Beetle, known by enthusiasts and the industry as the Type 1, is probably one of the most influential and underrated performance vehicles of all time. It’s underrated because the car only produced between 36 and 60 hp, depending on which model you had.
Nissan V8 Nitrous Drift Engine
Using a VK56 Nissan V8, which was originally an off-road truck engine, the guys at AHM Performance changed up some key aspects to turn it into a nitrous-injected Formula Drift engine for Chris Forsberg’s NOS energy drink Nissan 370Z. Find out what went into the build.
Cloyes Expands Catalog with 44 New Part Numbers
In 2018, Cloyes Gear and Products expanded its automotive replacement parts catalog and increased vehicles-in-operation (VIO) coverage by more than 20 million in the United States through the addition of 44 part numbers.
Wiseco Automotive Names Kirk Tenney National & Distribution Sales Manager
Wiseco Performance Products, a manufacturer of high performance, forged pistons for the automotive, powersports, marine and automotive markets, has hired industry veteran Kirk Tenney as the organization’s national and distribution sales manager.
438 cid Small Block Chevy Dirt Super-Late Model Engine
Cresap Automotive Machine is a well-diversified machine shop, and according to owner Dean Yatchyshyn, that means they’re not working on your run-of-the-mill 350 Chevys. Recently, the shop finished up an all-aluminum, dirt, super-late-model motor that’s sure to impress. Find out the details in our latest Engine of the Week.
The 2018 Engines of the Year
The 20th Anniversary of the International Engine of the Year Awards was recently held, and top honors went to nine different engines. The International Engine of the Year Awards are presented by Engine Technology International magazine.
How Did We Get Here?
Today, I am going to take you on a journey back in time to see what started this whole industry of rebuilding engines and what events made us who we are for what we do today.
LIQUI MOLY to Exhibit Expanded Oil Range at AAPEX and SEMA Shows
At AAPEX, LIQUI MOLY will present a whole range of new motor oils, including a state-of-the-art oil for the latest Audi and Volkswagen models, a new development for Porsche and a whole range of oils with special wear protection.
Hot Shot’s Secret Stiction Eliminator Reformulated for Diesel Engines
Hot Shot’s Secret Stiction Eliminator, first introduced in 2004 to resolve issues related to clogged or malfunctioning HEUI injectors for the 6.0 L Ford Power Stroke, is now available with a new formulation that removes close to 100% stiction from any gas or diesel engine.
