Engine of the Week March 2021 Recap
In this recap of March Engine of the Week features, we highlight a 2,000 horsepower 416 cid LT engine built by Late Model Engines; a 360 cid Mopar engine built by Fabien Emond, a 406 cid twin-turbo LS engine built by CPR Racing Engines; and a forced induction 427 cid LSX engine built by Fat
406 cid Twin-Turbo LS Engine
“The idea with the car is to have it appear and sound like a clean Foxbody. That’s the reaction I’m going for. If I pull into a car meet, I want people to say, ‘Hey, look at that. That’s clean, man. It’s probably got a cam in it.’ Then, you pop the hood and people will say, ‘Oh $&#@.’” Find out why that’ll be an appropriate response for this 406 cid twin-turbo LS engine!
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.
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.
MAHLE Motorsport 2021 Racing Components Application Guide
Fifteen new kits are being introduced this year and are currently available for purchase.
LS Engine Swap Tips
The LS was almost purposely designed for engine swapping. Today, a fledgling industry is built around LS swapping and aftermarket parts vendors ready to support them.
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.
Engine of the Week December 2020 Recap
In this recap of December’s performance engines, we take a look at a Whipple-supercharged 388 cid LS7 engine built by Mad Cap Racing Engines; a twin-turbo 427 LSX engine built by Niemcewicz Racing; a 1970s LT1 engine built by 955 Automotive; and a methanol-injected, 427 cid Small Block Ford engine built by Hartwig Performance Engines,
Engine of the Week November 2020 Recap
In this recap of November’s performance engines, we take a look at a twin-turbo 508 cid LSX engine built by Jimmy Cox Racing; a 1,000-hp Toyota Supra B58 engine built by Papadakis Racing; a 502 cid LS engine built by Fatboys Racing Engines; and a 383 cid Small Block Chevy engine built by Capps Performance
’77 K5 Blazer-E Features Chevrolet Performance eCrate Package
At SEMA360, Chevrolet showcased a ’77 K5 Blazer converted to all-electric propulsion. The K5 Blazer-E is a functional proof of concept of the upcoming Electric Connect and Cruise package Chevrolet Performance plans to sell in the second half of 2021. During the virtual event, Chevrolet Performance is surveying SEMA members interested in building their own electric
Lubrication Specialties Names New COO
Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), the manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret brand of performance additives and oils, has announced an expansion of its senior leadership. Steve deMoulpied joins LSI as the company’s chief operating officer (COO). With over 20 years of experience across multiple industries and functional areas, deMoulpied has particular expertise in organizations with complex technical
MAHLE Motorsport Celebrates 100 Years with PowerPak Piston Rebate
In celebration of MAHLE’s 100 years of automotive innovation, MAHLE Motorsport has announced a $100 discount on all PowerPak piston kits. The discount is available starting October 15 via a mail-in rebate. Now high performance enthusiasts and sportsman class racers alike can take their engine builds to the next level with a $100 discounted rate
LSI Promotes Kyle Fischer to Director of Branding & Promotions
Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI) President Brett Tennar has announced the immediate promotion of Kyle Fischer to Director of Branding & Promotions. Fischer joined LSI in 2017 as Director of Marketing followed by a promotion in 2019 to Director of Sales. He has quickly risen through the ranks taking on increased responsibility and senior leadership roles to
PRI’s Dr. Jamie Meyer
Now, Meyer takes on another challenge: a new position at the helm of one of the industry’s most well-respected racing organizations.
Women in Motorsports: Nikole Durbin
Nikole Durbin started working at Pro Car Associates in November 2018 and you’d be hard-pressed to find another person as passionate about cars, racing and engine building than her.
Mahr’s MarSurf M 310 Mobile Surface Measurement System
The successor to the popular MarSurf M 300, the all-new M 310 brings ease-of-use to new levels with a large, illuminated, rotatable 4.3” high-resolution touch screen built right into the unit.
Machining Powdered Metal Valve Seats Webinar
Join PERA and Dura-Bond for a webinar on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 10:00 AM CDT all about machining powdered metal valve seats. Powdered metal valve seats can be difficult to machine. Charles Barnett, president of Dura-Bond Bearing Company and Chuck Lynch, director of technical services for AERA explain why this material has become the material
Triple Turbo 6.8L Cummins
We catch up with Josh McCormack and get the details of his latest build – a 6.7L Cummins bored to 4.230˝, making it a 6.8L.
2020 LS Engine Sweepstakes Winner Announced
What was the best phone call you’ve ever received? When Jonathon West of Highlands Ranch, CO looked at his buzzing phone screen, an unfamiliar number from Bowling Green, Kentucky stared back. West assumed it was a telemarketer, but answered anyway. However, rather than the expected robotic accent pedaling cellular snake oil, Holley Director of Marketing,
Lubrication Specialties Inc. Hires Todd Cawley as VP of Global Sales
Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret brand, has announced Todd Cawley as the company’s first vice president of global sales. The position was filled in June of this year in response to the unprecedented growth LSI has encountered in multiple markets in the USA and the potential to capture market share of