Shop Solutions November 2023
Many times, the flange diameter of the rod nuts will contact the radius around the nut seat on some rods. Some jobs may not warrant the expense of spot facing the nut seat on the connecting rods. In that case, it can be quicker and more effective to just machine a chamfer on the ARP rod nuts.
Elgin OE Replacement MLS Head Gaskets for Ford 6.7L Diesel Engines
Elgin Industries has introduced original equipment replacement multi-layer-steel head gaskets for 2011-2020 Ford 6.7L diesel engines. The new gaskets – EHG-26661 (left) and EHG-26662 (right) – match the design, fitment and quality of the original equipment gaskets for these engines. Assembled thickness of the MLS gaskets is 1.26mm. In addition to OE-quality head gaskets, Elgin
Stroker 421 cid Small Block Chevy UMP Dirt Modified Engine
When it comes to Dirt Modified engines, customers are looking for an engine combo that is durable and produces good power. For those reasons, Gibbons Motorsports’ stroker 421 cubic inch small block Chevy engine is a go-to package, and has thrived in this segment of racing. Check it out!
1,300-Plus HP 615 cid Big Block Chevy Engine
PAR Racing Engines is one of the most successful and well-respected shops on the East coast. When we visited earlier in 2023, we got to see the shop in all its glory, and a pair of 615 cubic inch big block Chevy engines that each crank out over 1,300 hp!
Supercharged 4.900” Bore Space Hemi Engine
Building upon its 4.800″ bore space Hemi engine platform, Noonan Race Engineering made improvements to its 4.900″ bore space Hemi engine to the point that its now one of the engine shop’s bread and butter builds. Don’t let that fool you – this engine is packed with unique features and the performance to back it all up. Check it out.
731 cid Outlaw 4.840 Bore Space Nitrous Engine
When it comes to building a 4.840″ bore space engine for drag racing, the class is limited on deck height and limited on bore space, but anything else pretty much goes. Pat Musi of Pat Musi Racing Engines recently finished development on his state-of-the-art 4.840 engine platform, and this 731 cid nitrous combo is freaking awesome!
Naturally Aspirated 598 cid Big Block Chevy Engine
Pete and Jake Gibbons of Gibbons Motorsports are constantly cranking out high-quality engine builds. Occasionally, they get to build an engine for themselves, such as this 900 horsepower, 598 cubic inch, big block Chevy engine. Check out this naturally aspirated beast!
Turbocharged 6.0L Powerstroke Engine
You can always count on Warren Diesel Injection to pull up to events in a sweet Powerstroke truck – they’ve been innovating the platform for over a decade. We saw this 6.0L at the 2023 Ultimate Callout Challenge and this thing is next level awesome.
Rislone Maximum Performance Engine Treatment
For more than 100 years, Rislone Engine Treatment has improved motor oil performance to better clean and protect engines. To offer customers greater versatility at a lower cost, Rislone is moving to a more concentrated product in a smaller bottle. A 16.9 fl. oz. bottle of Maximum Performance Engine Treatment (p/n 4102) replaces the quart-size (p/n 100QR) in
S&S Cycle 129/132” Power Packages for 2017-2023 M8 Engines
S&S is combining its brand new 129” and 132” bolt-in big bore kits with lots of goodies to achieve the ultimate engine build.
EFI Timing Control & its Advantages
No one can overstate the fact that EFI timing control has radically changed the ability for anyone to fully, and correctly, optimize an ignition timing curve, assuming they are interested in investing the time.
Rebuilding Chevrolet’s Gen VI Big Block Engine
Following Chevy’s introduction of its popular small block V8 in 1955, the OEM needed something larger to power its medium-duty trucks and the heavier cars that were
on the drawing board at the time. Enter the big block!
Isky Mega Racing Cams
Mega Racing Cams are available in a large variety of specs and dimensions to suit what you’re looking for.
Naturally Aspirated 632 cid Big Block Chevy Engine
Jerry Sweet’s 1976 Nova has been owned by his family for a long time. Despite it changing hands briefly, it it is once again Jerry’s, and he’s using it to its full potential with plenty of miles on the street and countless hours at the track, all thanks to a badass, naturally aspirated 632 cid big block Chevy engine built by Robbins Racecraft Inc.
Shop Solutions June 2023
Engine and machine shop tips and tricks.
Single-Turbo LBZ Duramax Engine
This LBZ Duramax came from a donor truck Josh Kaye had purchased at an auction. After bringing it home, he tore everything apart and started building it back to the 850-horsepower state it sits at currently. Check it out!
The Craziest Diesel Swaps We’ve Seen
There’s nothing better than an engine swap, and diesel swaps are even cooler when you consider the size and specifications of the engines.
Elgin Honored by GM for 100% On-Time Shipping
Elgin Industries, a manufacturer of engine and chassis components, has been honored by the General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales organization for 100% on-time shipping throughout 2022. Elgin for the fourth consecutive year has achieved the automaker’s Platinum Level Supplier status, recognizing flawless order-fill and shipping performance. Elgin manufactures a variety of engine components that
Billet 6.0L Powerstroke Engine
Leave it to Jared Alderson and the guys at Kill Devil Diesel to build a kickass Powerstroke engine! This competition-level, billet aluminum 6.0L will be going under the hood of KC Turbo’s truck for the upcoming race season. Check it out!
118mm Turbocharged 540 cid Big Block Chevy Engine
These days, a 200+ mph pass at a drag-and-drive event like Sick Week, is commonplace. However, it’s not every race you watch a competitor’s doors literally get blown off. Stefan Gustafsson did just that while running a PR of 6.43 at 218 mph thanks to his C4 Corvette and its turbocharged 540 cid big block Chevy engine. See what’s in this 2,100+ horsepower engine!
