Four-Cylinder 2.5L “Polo” Porsche Engine
This build of a 1963 356 B Cabriolet Porsche done by Marlon Goldberg of Workshop 5001 features a four-cylinder 2.5L engine called the Polo engine. It uses mixed and matched parts from almost every generation of air-cooled 911 engine ever built, as well as parts from some of the water-cooled era. The result is this oddity Porsche powerplant, and it’s awesome!
ProMAXX Tool New Valve Cover Saver
Tool’s new valve cover saver simplifies Ford engine repairs, saving time and money.
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
Samantha Moore, Vector Motorsports
Samantha Moore of Vector Motorsports believes she approaches tuning and racing from a different perspective than most automotive enthusiasts and her results speak for themselves.
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.
Diamond Pistons Chevy LT “2K” Piston Series
Forged from 2618 aluminum alloy, the LT2K pistons incorporate special inboard webbing to provide additional structural support for turbocharged, supercharged or nitrous oxide-boosted applications.
Dry Sleeving Engines
As aluminum continues to be a preferred material for newer engine blocks, and as existing cast iron blocks continue to be driven for more and more miles and under tougher and tougher operating conditions, sleeves continue to be the saving grace.
Engine of the Week February 2021 Recap
In this recap of February’s Engine of the Week features, we highlight a 450 cid single-turbo LS engine built by Flaco’s Performance & Tuning; a ProCharged 400 cid LSX engine built by SDPC Raceshop; a four-valve Suzuki race engine built by Vance & Hines; and a Ford 5.0L Coyote engine built by Esslinger Engineering.
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.
The EFI Tuning Evolution
Much of the acceptance of EFI has been due to aftermarket companies making them more user-friendly.
MAHLE Motorsport 2021 Racing Components Application Guide
Fifteen new kits are being introduced this year and are currently available for purchase.
Turbocharged 2.0L 4G63 Engine
Nicole and Schiller Murphy started their shop, iCraveBoost Performance, with an Evo and a dream. Now the Denver-based engine shop specializes in 4G and 4B Mitsubishi engines, like the shop’s own turbocharged 2.0L 4G63. Find out what went into this build.
EV Conversions for Classic Cars
Electric cars have been around for more than 100 years, but the internal combustion engine won the race for mass consumption. However, electric vehicles are coming back into fashion.
383 cid Small Block Chevy Engine
As part of a full restoration of an original ’73 Z/28 Camaro, Robbie Capps of Capps Performance Engineering built this 383 cid small block Chevy engine to make the car really come alive. Find out what went into the high-end build.
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.
Twin Turbo 427 cid LT Engine
Modern Airflow Dynamics is 100% veteran owned and attracts great customers like the owner of a 2016 C7 Z06 Corvette who wanted the shop to build this twin turbo 427 cid LT engine with the aim of setting records. Find out what went into the build!
Dyno Time
A competent dyno tuner should be able to improve the engine’s characteristics, making it more powerful or efficient, depending on the customer’s needs.
Champion Modern Muscle Motor Oils
These premium mixtures of synthetic base fluids and additives provide maximum durability and protection from wear and viscosity breakdown by including special lubricity modifiers, and premium anti-wear additives.
Holley’s Intergalactic Ford Festival Open for Pre-Registration
Holley’s 2nd annual Intergalactic Ford Festival lands in Bowling Green, KY at Beech Bend Raceway October 1-4. Once again, Holley is teaming up with NMRA and their All-Ford World Finals for the ultimate weekend for Ford fans! Whether you’re interested in NMRA world-class drag racing or Holley’s grand champion and autocross events, Ford Festival has
Turbocharged 6.7L Powerstroke
Pushing the envelope and striving to be the leader in Powerstroke performance has always been the goal at Maryland Performance Diesel. The shop specializes in 6.0L, 6.4L and 6.7L Powerstrokes, but the 6.7L has been the focal point lately. Check out the shop’s recent 2,000+ hp capable, turbocharged 6.7L Powerstroke build.
