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
Radial Motion’s 3-Cylinder Compact Radial Engine
Radial Motion’s three-cylinder compact radial engine is a four-stroke gas engine in a 120° radial configuration. Lightweight and compact, the 2.0L and 2.1L engines deliver both performance and reliability with unique visual appeal and an emotive exhaust note. The engine is capable of withstanding high cylinder pressures, making it well suited for turbocharging and supercharging. Check it out!
F-350 7.3L Powerstroke Engine
Out of every truck Ralph LaBarbera has ever worked on – Duramax, Cummins and Powerstroke – the 7.3L, the entire truck itself, not just the engine, is one of the most cost-efficient trucks per dollar and all-around solid work truck he’s found. That is what made him fall in love with the 7.3L, and why he recently rebuilt his F-350 7.3L Powerstroke. Find out what went into the build.
Supercharged 363 Small Block Ford Engine
Going into a customer’s Fox Body Mustang, this supercharged 363 small block Ford engine was built by Prestige Motorsports to the tune of more than 1,100 horsepower. Featuring a Holley Hi-Ram, a Vortech YSI blower and a Concept One pulley kit, find out what else makes this build special.
LSI Chemical BoostClean825
This aftermarket additive deep cleans gasoline fuel systems, dissolving gum and varnish while also stabilizing ethanol and lubricating upper cylinders.
605 Drag Boat Engine
When his customer wanted to move up a class in drag boat racing, James Bostick of Bostick Racing Engines was happy to oblige. He built this 605 cid drag boat engine with nitrous for high horsepower.
Engine Builder Announces its 2020 Engine of the Year Winner
Engine Builder has announced its annual Engine of the Year for 2020 – a Twin-Turbo Flat Six EG33 Subaru engine – built by Joe Hanna of ASF Machine in Grand Junction, CO. For the fourth consecutive year, Engine Builder presented its Engine of the Year award, which stems from the Engine of the Week series,
Lucas Oil Safeguard Ethanol Fuel Conditioner with Stabilizers
Today’s fuels vary in quality, which is precisely why this fuel conditioner contains effective additives to prevent engine rust and corrosion associated with ethanol fuels.
LSI Chemical TotalArmorW7 Diesel Fuel Additive
TotalArmorW7 provides consistent winter operability and increases cetane up to 7-points for improved power, fuel economy and cold starts.
400 cid Turbocharged Small Block Ford Engine
If you’re familiar with the Street Outlaws No Prep competition, chances are you’ve seen a 1988 Fox Body Mustang called Orange Crush. Driven by Chris Varni, Orange Crush features a 400 cid small block Ford engine under the hood built by Nick Dixon and the guys at Pro Street Engines in San Antonio, TX.
Engine are Awesome, but There’s so Much More to Explore
With all the different types of automotive engines in the world tod ay, and those from many years ago, there’s really never a shortage of things to cover in our magazine each month and each year. From the engines used in ultra-high performance and racing to hot rods and street cars to diesel, marine and
2,700+ HP 427 cid Twin-Turbo LS Engine
Pushing out more than 2,700 horsepower at the wheels, this Gen I Camaro might have one of the most powerful LS engines under its hood. The 427 cid twin-turbo LS was built by Borowski Race Engines. Find out what went into this high-horsepower race engine!
Killing a Duramax
“If I’m lucky, we’re going to blow this pup past 1,000 horsepower.”
711 cid Twin-Turbo Hemi Jet Boat Engine
Mike Finnegan grew up riding around in the backseat of a jet boat, inches away from a 455 Olds engine. As a child, he thought his parents wanted to kill him. It’s tough to blame him! Going 150 mph in a 19-ft. boat is pretty insane. Mike Finnegan admits, that amount of speed in a boat on the water with no windshield, feels like you’re going to the moon. He fell in love with drag boat racing and recently built this 711 cid twin-turbo Hemi engine in a 19-ft. Peterson Place Craft. Find out what went into the build! Engine of the Week is sponsored by PennGrade Motor Oil and Elring – Das Original.
331 cid Gen I Hemi Engine
Pulled from a ’55 Imperial that had been sitting forever, this 331 cid Gen I Hemi came to Southern Marine and Automotive covered in rust and in need of serious help. Shop owner Ray Klaver worked to restore this old-school engine back to its glory days under a tight budget with big results. Find out what went into revitalizing this Gen I Hemi from the ’50s!
AMSOL Partners with Banks Power
AMSOIL INC. has announced a strategic partnership with Banks Power where AMSOIL will be the lubricant of choice for all Banks applications, including the new patented Ram-Air differential cover. Banks Power is the premier engineering firm and manufacturer of power-enhancing products for gas- and diesel-powered vehicles. The company is well-known and respected in the automotive enthusiast community for
440 cid LSX Methanol Engine
After spending time as a Marine, Kyle Thompson returned to civilian life with a serious need for speed. He started Thompson Motorsports to feed his passion, and today the Texas-based engine shop churns out 550 engines a year like this 440 cid LSX methanol engine for radial drag racing! Find out went into this low 4-second engine build!
Fastener Fascination
According to ARP’s Chris Raschke, engine builders need to make sure to have the correct fastener for the application first. “When you get a new fastener, you need to take it out of the package, inspect the fastener, make sure there’s nothing wrong with it.
Cleaning Components with Baking Soda
There are many different processes for cleaning parts and components before engines can be rebuilt, and engine builders use a variety of cleaning solutions for different reasons. However, the argument can be made that sodium bicarbonate blasting or soda blasting has numerous advantages.
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.
