Mechanical P Pump 7.3L Powerstroke Engine
As Ford Powerstroke fanatics, Unlimited Diesel Performance owners Nate Bailor and Ben Burnworth have constantly competed against Cummins power. To fight back, the diesel shop has pushed boundaries with their mechanical P pump 7.3L Powerstroke engine to the tune of 2,200 HP, and they’re not done yet. Find out what makes this engine tick!
Camshaft Tech with COMP Cams’ Billy Godbold
We caught up with Billy Godbold to discuss all things camshaft, from common misconceptions to proper camshaft selection to firing order and much more.
Shop Solutions February 2021
If you work on any high-power adder or high-rpm engines, chances are you will see some fretting on the bottoms of main caps and the backside of the upper rod bearing.
J&D Performance Sprint Car Engine
In a $60,000 Sprint Car engine with more than 900 horsepower on tap, experiencing wide open throttle for 7-9 minutes at a time, every little detail counts! Find out what kind of attention to detail goes into J&D Performance Inc.’s Sprint Car engines.
Shop Solutions January 2021
QUICK DRILL CLAMP A very handy drill press clamp set can be made in about 15 minutes from 1˝ angle iron, two carriage head bolts (they fit the t-slots), a couple valve guides for spacers, and two wing nuts. It has a wide operating range and is very quick and easy to adjust or remove
Turbocharged 6.7L Cummins Swap
We dare you not to click this. What happens when you combine an H1 Hummer with a turbocharged 6.7L, 1,500-horsepower Cummins engine? You get what Mountain Machine owner Steve Ortner calls one badass machine. Ortner’s Cummins swap is everything he dreamed it would be and more.
America’s Best Engine Shops 2020
With proven, custom engine builds, in-house manufactured engine components and a drive to increase and better D&J Precision Machine, it’s no wonder the shops has been named one of America’s Best Engine Shops.
Buying Machining Equipment
With the cost of some of these pieces of equipment equaling that of a house, it is crucial that engine builders and machine shop owners understand what options are available to them when looking to purchase new or used equipment.
CNC Machines Keep the $pindle Moving
CNC block machining centers and CNC cylinder hones are some of the most popular machines today. These machines can increase productivity in the shop significantly.
Shop Solutions November 2020
Most of us know that magnetism on parts such as connecting rods is a very bad thing. Heat and friction can cause used rods to become magnetized.
Nissan Engines
The Nissan brand is associated with several enthusiast-friendly cars such as the Datsun 510 and 240Z, the Nissan 350Z, 240SX, and a host of Skylines, as well as the fabled GT-R.
Shop Solutions September 2020
A simple way to chuck pistons into the lathe is to make a draw rod assembly that goes through the head stock of the lathe.
Triple Turbo 6.7L Cummins Engine
Looking to make a splash in the industry and toast the competition at the King of the Streets competition this fall, Ben Francis, James Vannest and Vannest Performance built this triple turbo 6.7L Cummins engine. They’re hoping for around 1,700 hp on fuel and more than 2,000 hp on nitrous. Find out what went into the build!
383 cid Turbocharged LS1 Engine
Celebrating 1 year in business this past July, Fathead Racing Engines focuses on high-performance builds like this 383 cid LS1 engine that a customer wanted to turbocharge and make more power with. Find out what went into the build!
July 2020 Shop Solutions
Balancing a crankshaft by drilling large holes in counterweights can leave an appearance of the counterweight that is not pretty. To improve the appearance…
1929 Duesenberg Straight-8 Engine
Having always wanted to rebuild a Duesenberg Straight-8 engine, John DeBates of Auto Machine Inc. had his wish come true recently when a customer brought him this 1929 Duesenberg engine. He said the engine looks like a Swiss watch. Find out what went into the rebuild!
680 cid OTTPA Pro Stock John Deere
No Limit MFG’s facility has multiple CNC machines, fabrication equipment, multi-axis machines, cam grinding equipment, and engine building equipment that allows the shop to do work like this 3,000+ horsepower, 680 cid, OTTPA Pro Stock John Deere diesel engine, almost entirely in-house. Find out what went into this insane engine!
Dissecting a Diesel
From the oil pan to the valve cover and every part in between, this D&J Precision Machine Executioner Cummins diesel engine was 100% designed and manufactured in the D&J facility here in Ohio.
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.
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.
