Eric Merchant’s Compound Turbo LML Duramax
Eric Merchant of Merchant Automotive was another valiant UCC competitor who opted to run a single truck this year. Under the hood of his GMC is a compound turbo LML Duramax. Check it out!
88mm Turbocharged 383 cid Gen II LT1 Engine
We recently got to catch up with Tyree Smith of TyTech Performance during the Summit Midwest Drags at Edgewater Motorsports Park where the drag-and-drive event kicked off. Tyree was there to support a few customers as well as compete with his own 1987 Chevy Camaro Berlinetta powered by a turbocharged 383 Gen II LT1 engine. Check it out!
Crankshaft Offering Update
Because of the variability of crankshafts that can be purchased and the way it influences the engine being built around it, the crankshaft market is always changing and evolving.
Women in Motorsports: Felicia Smith
Felicia Smith was never a huge gear head. However, following her first taste of speed at the track, she’s been living a life of cars and racing ever since. She’s taken the past six years to build up her CTS-V and her own car/engine skills in an effort to share it all with the car community.
Summer Vibes and a Dream Engine Giveaway
How can you not love summer? Sure, it gets hot, but it definitely beats the cold, and there’s so much going on to occupy your time. Here at Engine Builder, our team has stayed extremely busy attending racing events, shows, visiting manufacturers and engine shops, as well as our usual content work.
3,000-HP LLY Duramax Engine
Brett Deutsch’s 1969 Chevy C10 currently holds the record for the fastest diesel-powered Pro Stock truck in the quarter mile. Under the hood is this single-turbo LLY Duramax engine. Check it out!
S471 Twin-Turbo 540 cid Big Block Chevy Engine
We can all relate to 650 horsepower eventually becoming boring. That was why Zack Gillespie decided to move from a naturally aspirated big block Chevy engine to a twin-turbo 540 cid big block Chevy capable of four-digit horsepower. Check it out!
Borowski Race Engines to Enter Big Block Chevy Market
Founded in 1968, Borowski Race Engines, Inc. (BRE) is a leader in the market for high-end LS engines built with Dart LS Next engine blocks. BRE’s current focus on LS engines is now being expanded to include Big Block Chevy (BBC) engines using Dart Machinery’s Big M and Big M Sportsman blocks. The Sportsman blocks
A No Prep Kings Twin-Turbo 540 cid Big Block Chevy Engine
After Jeff Lutz wrecked his ’57 Chevy in 2021, he got to work on a new race car. The result is this ’04-’06 Pontiac GTO with a twin-turbo 540 cubic inch big block Chevy engine capable of a reliable 4,000 horsepower! Don’t miss the details!
900-HP Turbocharged 6.0L Powerstroke Engine
That first foray into diesel racing is often an exciting one, with owners fighting trial and tribulation to get their engines built up to racing standard. Justin Court is just on the horizon of having his first fully built 6.0L Powerstroke race truck finished. Check it out!
1,900-Plus HP LLY Duramax Engine
With aspirations of a 2,000-horsepower 6.6L LLY Duramax engine, Morey Logue of Interstate Diesel Performance is just on the verge of hitting his goal. Check out what’s helping him get there!
Compound Turbo 6.0L Powerstroke
Chris Miles has wanted to get into diesel racing for some time now, and he’s finally able to after finishing his compound turbo 6.0L Powerstroke build. Check out the details!
Single Turbo 6.0L Powerstroke Engine
Tyler Wood of South East Diesel Supply knows his F-250 King Ranch like the back of his hand, especially the decked out 6.0L Powerstroke under the hood. Don’t miss the details of this diesel engine!
PRI Elevates Advocacy Efforts with 2022 Road Tour
Performance Racing Industry (PRI) is elevating its advocacy efforts by kicking off its third annual tour around the country, starting at the Progressive American Flat Track at Volusia Speedway Park in DeLeon Springs, Fla., on March 11. During the 2022 PRI Road Tour, PRI’s leading content-creation team will travel the country to visit businesses, racetracks,
1,300-HP Compound Turbo 6.6L LLY Duramax Engine
The 6.6L Duramax engine can’t be understated when it comes to diesel racing applications. Not only is the engine easily upgradable, it’s also very lightweight. This 6.6L compound turbo LLY Duramax is a perfect example. Built by Wagler Competition and owned by Ethan Snider of Unleashed Diesel Performance, find out what makes this engine/truck combo special.
Farmaldehyde – A Compound Turbo 6.6L Duramax Engine in a Hearse
Street Outlaws Farmtruck and AZN have a knack for turning mundane cars into performance beasts. Helping them do it this time around is Jeremy Wagler and Wagler Competition Products, which built this 6.6L Duramax for a 1958 Cadillac Hearse being dubbed Farmaldehyde.
Compound Turbo 6.6L LB7 Duramax Engine
After building a compound turbo LB7 Duramax to the tune of more than 1,200 HP, Dark Horse Diesel owner Mike Maas was hungry for more. He decided to build up another LB7 Duramax with an LML block and is now seeing the potential to hit 2,000 HP. Find out how he’s getting there!
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.
Dissecting 6.6L Duramax Engines
Whether you’re looking for fun or looking to win, the Duramax platform is certainly one to consider. The Duramax engine is can be built up to do just about anything you want. The only obstacle is your wallet.
GM 6.6L LT Iron Block Engine
The build consists of a 416 cid iron block LT engine, capable of making 2,000 horsepower in a forced induction application. This is a combination becoming extremely popular for high output (1,500+ hp) engines in the latest model GM vehicles.
