Sick Week 2022: The Hardest Vacation You’ll Ever Take
The first ever ‘Sick Week’ was a phenomenal event, with enthusiasts and pros from all over the country coming together to show off their rides and burn some rubber!
NHRA Announces Changes to Street Legal Program
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) has announced several enhancements to the Street Legal program to allow a broader and more diverse range of vehicles for the participants and give recognition to their on-track performance. “Updating and improving the Street Legal program couldn’t come at a more crucial time for our industry and sport,” said
A Guide to LS Cylinder Heads
All LS cylinder heads have performance potential, but as with any aspect of engine building, the end goal determines the starting point.
Dayco Introducing Two New High Performance Belts at PRI
The Dayco 8mm blower belt features a high strength Teflon coated teeth for cogged drive pulleys and a carbon cord construction for extreme durability and performance on the street or track.
635 cid Big Block Chevy NA Engine
You’ve probably seen his work in a number of movies, TV shows, music videos, and more. Sammy Maloof is an engine builder and racer who has also built a career as a Hollywood stunt man. He’s one talented guy, so when customers come to him wanting big cubic inch engines built, Sammy makes sure to deliver, as he did with this 635 cu. in. big block Chevy engine for a drag race customer.
Champion Race Car Driver Bob Bondurant Passes Away at 88
Friday, November 12, 2021, the world lost an iconic American racing hero, Bob Bondurant. Bondurant passed away at the age of 88 and is survived by his wife, Pat, President and CEO of the Bondurant Racing School, who vows to continue the legacy of Bob’s School. Robert Lewis Bondurant was born on April 27, 1933,
Howell EFI LT1/LT4 and EcoTec3 Harnesses for Classic Cars
Howell EFI harnesses are designed to transplant powerful engines into an unlimited number of applications from Street Rod, Pro-Touring, Off-Road, Sand Rails, Street Machines, and more.
2021 SEMA Award Finalists Announced
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), a member-organization dedicated to advancing the automotive and automotive aftermarket industries, announced finalists for the 2021 SEMA Award, a recognition presented to new vehicle models that provide the aftermarket with the best platforms for customization. Voted on by SEMA Show exhibitors, winners will be announced at the annual trade-only
Wade Kawasaki Announces Departure from Legendary Companies
Legendary Companies, which includes Coker Tire, Wheel Vintiques, Universal Vintage Tire, Phoenix Race Tires, Specialty Wheel, MOR, Vintage Wheel Works, PS Engineering, Roadster Wire Wheel, and Paragon Corvette Reproductions, announced today that Wade Kawasaki will transition from his role of CEO while remaining a partner in the business – a decision by Kawasaki who took
392 6.4L Hemi Engine
Wanting to build a mid-engine car for years, Mike Copeland finally came across the perfect build when he spotted a Dodge Rampage while eating BBQ in Virginia. Copeland and his shop, Arrington Performance, found an ’84 Rampage to rebuild and upped the horsepower by putting in this 392 6.4L Hemi to make it really badass.
EMCO Gears: Bringing Motorsports Transmissions to the Street
Larry Bishop, director of motorsports for EMCO Gears, got his start rebuilding transmissions early on in his family run shop. “My grandfather was rebuilding transmissions and working on cars and my dad and uncle followed him into the business. I got my start working for my dad and then went to work for a Chevy dealerbriefly
A Look Inside Formula Drift
Drift cars are usually light- to moderate-weight rear-wheel-drive coupes and sedans, offering a large range of power levels.
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
Holley Sniper EFI Fuel Tank Modules
If you are upgrading your ride to EFI, be sure to check out the OE Style 350 LPH EFI Fuel Pump Modules.
Performance Design Carbon pTR Intake Manifold
After a year of development, Lingenfelter Performance Engineering is launching its new pTR Carbon Fiber Intake Manifold for C8 Corvettes.
Pat Musi’s Love of Nitrous
These days, it’s impossible to look at a nitrous engine without recognizing Musi’s influence on the combination. He made advancements with nitrous power that no one saw coming, earning him prestige in the industry.
Popular Engine Swaps
Engine swaps belong in a world of their own. After a little digging, you can find multitudes of ingenious swap ideas, whether it be small block to big block, diesel to gas, or many other combinations.
427 LT5 Stroker Engine
Looking to add horsepower and displacement to his Corvette ZR-1, Phil Wasinger’s engine build started when he came across a used LT5 engine on Craigslist in 2014. See what went into this six-year project.
Craig Morrison of AME Has Passed Away
The hot rodding world lost one of its rising stars as Craig Morrison, 46, passed away unexpectedly on June 13 due to complications from COVID-19. Born in Tacoma, WA, Craig enthusiastically followed in his father Art Morrison’s footsteps as an avid outdoorsman and automotive craftsman. Craig began working on his first car, a 1940 Ford,
2,000 HP 416 cid LT Engine
Late Model Engines just finished building an LT engine combination capable of 2,000 horsepower! Utilizing GM’s 6.6L iron block and a bunch of other aftermarket goodies, find out why this combination is expected to take the LT market by storm.
