Engine Builder Magazine Updates its Website
Engine Builder magazine is proud to announce it has launched its redesigned website. Featuring an updated look for the news and products sections of the website, the launch was scheduled to coincide between the industry’s top engine building and performance tradeshows that occur in late fall. The website is a true resource for engine builders
WIX Announces Top 20 Schools in ‘2013 School of the Year’ Competition
Winning School to Receive $2,500 in Prizes, Trip to AAPEX in Las Vegas WIX Filters and O’Reilly Auto Parts, partners with Tomorrow’s Tech as title sponsors for the “2013 School of the Year” competition, have announced the Top 20 schools selected from nearly 160 entrants in the U.S. “This year’s nominations are a reminder that technical schools across the
Conducting A Successful Focus Group
By Bob Roberts, market research manager, Babcox Media The hope is that the dynamic of hearing others express their views will cause those present to think about the subject in some depth and take part in a group discussion. Typically these participants are current or potential customers or industry experts from whom you expect to
Supplier Strategies for Web Success
“Virtual education” is one of the hottest trends out there in the educational community, thank to the ability to provide real-time communication between teachers and students. Many public schools allow students to bring smart phones, tablets and laptops to class to facilitate the transfer of information and enrich the learning experience. If you think about
Cleaning Engine Parts: Can You? Should You?
Here’s the kicker – those shops who feel that proper cleaning is too difficult, too time consuming or too expensive are actually leaving money on table when it comes to their engine parts. “At one point in my career, cleaning seemed like it was really difficult,” says Dave Arce of Arce Enterprises, El Cajon, CA.
Engine Builder Publisher To Retire After 30 Years
At year’s end, Dave Wooldridge, Publisher of Engine Builder, will round out a nearly 30-year career with the company. In conjunction with this milestone, Wooldridge has announced plans to retire at the end of 2012. Wooldridge joined Babcox in 1983 as Managing Editor of Heavy Duty Marketing magazine. A year later, he was promoted to
A View From The Summit
Though they have no moving parts, weigh virtually nothingand rarely, if ever, are seen by the motoring public, the enginebearing may be one of the most important yet least understood partsunder the hood. Inthis spirit, we invited participants from the leading bearingmanufacturers to participate in a roundtable discussion onpre-determined topics. To answer questions and allow
A View From The Summit
Though they have no moving parts, weigh virtually nothing and rarely, if ever, are seen by the motoring public, the engine bearing may be one of the most important yet least understood parts under the hood. In this spirit, we invited participants from the leading bearing manufacturers to participate in a roundtable discussion on pre-determined
Engine Builder Magazine to Co-Sponsor International BIG R Show
TheAutomotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) and its Heavy DutyRemanufacturing Group (HDRG) have announced the addition of Engine Buildermagazine as a co-sponsor of the International BIG R Show. APRA’s BIG RShow will be in Las Vegas on Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, just prior to the AAPEXand SEMA Shows. Bill Gager, president of APRA said in
Compound Turbocharged 6.7L Powerstroke Engine
With a background in farming, Tanner Allison grew up with a passion for diesel trucks and engines. He also gravitated towards the Powerstroke platform, and has since set his sights on showing what a 6.7L Powerstroke engine can do. Check out Tanner’s most-recent diesel build!
Compound Turbocharged 6.0L Powerstroke Engine
Eric McMichael of McMichael’s Diesel Performance is a Ford guy through and through. His passion for the Blue Oval shines bright in his 2004 F-250, which features a compound-turbo 6.0L Powerstroke engine. Check it oit!
Compound-Turbo 6.0L Powerstroke Engine
Justin Gerebizza acquired a fully built ‘06 F-350 looking to achieve the 1,000-hp mark with a compound-turbo 6.0L Powerstroke engine. This Diesel of the Week is even more impressive when you realize it was built in 2015.
Engine Builder Magazine Announces 2023 Diesel of the Year Winner
Engine Builder magazine has announced its annual Diesel of the Year winning engine – a Billet 7.0L Powerstroke – based on the 6.0L platform and built by Jared Alderson of Kill Devil Diesel in Poplar Branch, NC. Members of Kill Devil Diesel accepted the Diesel of the Year award at Engine Builder’s PRI Party, sponsored
Engine Builder Magazine Announces 2023 Engine of the Year Winner
Engine Builder magazine has announced its annual Engine of the Year winner for 2023 – a Twin-Turbo 5.0L Coyote engine – built by Joe Irwin of Fast Forward Race Engines in New Port Richey, FL. Joe Irwin and his team accepted the award at Engine Builder’s PRI Party, sponsored by The ArmaKleen Company and Safety-Kleen,
Compound-Turbo “Shredder” 5.9L Cummins Engine
Like any sensible diesel guy, Chris Voorheis got a small taste of diesel performance and immediately wanted more. His 2006 Mega Cab went from a daily driver to a sled puller to now a formidable drag racing vehicle thanks to a compound-turbo “Shredder” 5.9L Cummins from Industrial Injection. Check out what went into the build!
Compound Turbo 12-Valve Cummins Engine
Beginning this diesel build with a core Cummins engine that looked like it had been at the bottom of the ocean, Dakota Sargent of Fullhook Performance was tasked with turning the 12v Cummins into a SEMA-level engine build. See what he was able to deliver!
Turbocharged LML Durmax Dragster
Everybody loves a good diesel dragster! Paul Vasko’s is an LML Duramax, complete with a GT55 turbo, a heap of nitrous, and a number of other additions that make this build an absolute powerhouse.
Turbocharged and Nitrous-Assisted 6.8L Cummins Engine
Ryan Milliken and Rod MacMaster teamed up to build a diesel-powered Corvette to compete with the best of the PDRA Pro Boost class. Thanks to Freedom Racing Engines and Midgets Diesel Performance, among others, the turbocharged and nitrous-powered 6.8L Cummins engine was showing great signs of success. However, its now back to the drawing board for this Diesel of the Week.
Compound-Turbo 6.0L Powerstroke Engine
Did we expect to see a 1962 Ford Country Squire at a huge diesel racing competition? No. Were we inevitably hyped up when we saw one at the 2023 Ultimate Callout Challenge? Hell yes. This one has a beefy 6.0L Powerstroke swapped under the hood making it a kickass combo worthy of our Diesel of the Week!
416 cid Nitrous-Powered LS Engine
Amongst a sea of Novas, Camaros, Mustangs and other popular muscle cars typically at drag-and-drive events, Bryan Anders’ 1977 Chevy Chevette was something more unique. Equipped with a 416 cid nitrous-powered LS engine, the car is capable of 1,000-plus horsepower. Check it out for yourself!
