Wössner Pistons Strengthens U.S. Team with New Powersports Industry Specialists
As Wössner North America (N.A.) continues to increase its presence in the North American piston market, the company has chosen to add two powersports industry specialists to its U.S.-based team to help lead the way. Wössner has over 40 years of experience in the high-performance racing industry. Used and endorsed by top U.S. teams like
598 cid Big Block Chevy Triple Carb Drag Engine
Despite countless other high-horsepower engines at the 2021 PRI Show, when we walked past this 598 big block Chevy engine built by M&M Race Cars & Competition Engines, we had to do a triple take. This head turner features a triple carburetor setup sitting on top of a 14-71 blower and was built for a Top Dragster application. Check it out!
Twin Supercharged 426 Hemi Engine
We caught up with Mike Copeland of Arrington Performance during the 2021 PRI show where he told us all about his new twin supercharged 426 Hemi build capable of 1,500 hp! Check it out.
Race Winning Brands To Be Acquired by MiddleGround Capital
Race Winning Brands has been acquired by MiddleGround Capital, an operationally-focused private equity firm. Race Winning Brands consists of a 12-brand portfolio of high-performance aftermarket product categories, including JE Pistons, Wiseco Performance Products, K1 Technologies, Diamond Pistons, Trend Performance, Rekluse Motor Sports, MGP Connecting Rods, ProX Racing Parts, Dart Machinery, CV4, Manley Performance, and Victory 1
392 6.4L Hemi Engine
Wanting to build a mid-engine car for years, Mike Copeland finally came across the perfect build when he spotted a Dodge Rampage while eating BBQ in Virginia. Copeland and his shop, Arrington Performance, found an ’84 Rampage to rebuild and upped the horsepower by putting in this 392 6.4L Hemi to make it really badass.
Taking the Guesswork out of Rotating Assemblies
Rotating assemblies often turn into a guessing game as enthusiasts struggle to find the right option for their project. No matter who it is buying a rotating assembly, there are a few key factors to consider before making all your selections.
Race Winning Brands Hires Powersports Veteran Steve Reed
Race Winning Brands, a manufacturer of high-performance engine components for the automotive and powersports aftermarkets, has hired industry veteran Steve Reed as Wiseco Powersports Brand Manager. Reed comes to Race Winning Brands with over 22 years of experience in the powersports aftermarket. At a young age, Reed began his powersports career in distribution and quickly
Forced Induction 427 LSX Engine
When Ramiro Ramirez of Fatboys Racing Engines reached out to us again about the details of a competition level, forced induction engine he was building for a Trans-Am WS6 chassis, we had to know more. Check out this turbocharged 427 cid LSX build!
Race Winning Brands Partners with ASAP Trading
Race Winning Brands (RWB) has announced a new partnership with ASAP TRADING USA, LLC, a sales and marketing agency company with offices in San Diego, CA and Lima, Peru. ASAP TRADING USA is now the exclusive authorized representative company for three RWB brands – Wiseco, Boostline and K1 – in Mexico, Central America and South America.
450 cid Single Turbo LS Engine
After crashing his Chevy S-10 named Toxic during a No Prep race, Sergio ‘Flaco’ Gonzalez rebuilt the truck and its LS engine set up for radial drag racing and has been competing there ever since. You won’t believe what Toxic’s new 450 cid single-turbo LS engine is capable of.
Adding Power With LS Components
Lucky for engine builders and those looking to get engines built, the aftermarket is loaded with options for LS engines due to the platform’s popularity.
Turbocharged 2.0L 4G63 Engine
Nicole and Schiller Murphy started their shop, iCraveBoost Performance, with an Evo and a dream. Now the Denver-based engine shop specializes in 4G and 4B Mitsubishi engines, like the shop’s own turbocharged 2.0L 4G63. Find out what went into this build.
502 cid LS Engine
With a love for building naturally aspirated engines, Ramiro Ramirez of Fatboys Racing Engines built this 502 cid LS engine for a Chevy Silverado single cab truck. Find out what went into the build and how much horsepower the engine can crank out!
383 cid Small Block Chevy Engine
As part of a full restoration of an original ’73 Z/28 Camaro, Robbie Capps of Capps Performance Engineering built this 383 cid small block Chevy engine to make the car really come alive. Find out what went into the high-end build.
Buying In On Outboard Engines
From single cylinder engines to four cylinders and all the way to V6 and V8 power plants, outboards can deliver 2.5 hp to 600+ hp, and the desire for more keeps climbing.
598 cid Big Block Chevy SR 20 Engine
The folks at Wilson Race Engines, LLC specialize in big block Chevy SR 20 engines, and build them for reliability and durability. The shop recently rebuilt this 598 cid SR 20 engine with updated cylinder head porting and manifold CNC work to make it even faster. Find out what went into this build!
The Bullet WS6 – a Twin Turbo 427 cid LSX Engine
When Hunter Smith opened American Speed Shops a little over two years ago, he knew he had to get the shop’s name some recognition. He quickly partnered with some top names in the industry and began building engines with quality components. That’s how this build of a twin turbo 427 cid LSX came about for a well-known Trans Am WS6 car named The Bullet. Find out what went into making this engine extra special.
Pistons in 2020
If you’ve got an engine, you want to make more horsepower, and these days, everybody’s got four-digit power levels in mind. Better pistons are one of the key components in being able to achieve those numbers.
Total Seal Forms Alliance with Race Winning Brands’ Piston Manufacturers
Officials from Total Seal Piston Rings have announced a new alliance with Diamond, JE and Wiseco Pistons. As part of the partnership, Total Seal piston rings are now available as an upgrade option on any piston from JE Pistons, Wiseco Performance Products or Diamond Pistons. The three performance piston brands are all under the Race
Race Winning Brands Acquires Manley Performance
Race Winning Brands, Inc., a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC has added yet another acquisition, this time of Manley Performance Products, a top-tier manufacturer of high-performance pistons, connecting rods, crankshafts, and valvetrain components. “We are excited to join the Race Winning Brands team and partner with a group that leads the racing industry in