Supercharged 427 cid LS7 Drift Engine
With just 200 examples here in the U.S., the Nissan Skyline R34 is arguably one of the more desirable sports cars out there. Yufeng Luo of Y Motorsport used it to build a professional drift car complete with a supercharged and nitrous-boosted LS7 engine built by Ken Duttweiler.
Despite Pandemic, 2021 SEMA Show Still Among Largest Automotive Trade Shows
SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association), concluded its annual SEMA Show on Friday, Nov. 5, noting the end of the Show represented the successful conclusion of the largest North American automotive trade show since the pandemic shut everything down in 2020. “The industry was clearly excited to be back in-person at the SEMA Show, both to
Internal Combustion Engines vs. Electric Vehicles (EV)
Electric Vehicles May not be Able to Dominate the Automotive Industry in the Near Term: Challenges Still Remain.
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
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.
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.
SEMA Concludes Online Search for Top Young Builders
Three aspiring young builders have been awarded Golden Tickets in the 2021 SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns virtual regional qualifier events. With former Battle of the Builders competitors Eddie Pettus, Muzzy Yousefi, Randy Borcherding, Jeremiah Profitt and Kyle Kuhnhausen serving as judges for the virtual corrals, competitors represented a diverse group of applicants
JE Ultra Series Sport Compact Pistons
Ultra Series pistons are engineered to handle high boost levels and nitrous oxide.
Rita Cho-Sam, DRZA Auto
Rita Cho-Sam of DRZA Auto knew little about cars and engines 17 years ago. Now, she helps run a shop focused on import engine work, repair and maintenance.
Manley Turbo Tuff Tri-Beam Rods
They are now available for over 30 engine types, including Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, Subaru and Toyota applications.
MaXpeedingRods Introduces New Turbochargers
MaXpeedingRods is revamping its line of turbochargers and creating three new lines – Original, Street Performance and Sport Performance – to satisfy every enthusiast.
Infiniti G35x LS2 Engine Swap
What started as a stock 2007 Infiniti G35x four-door sedan, has since turned into a drift car thanks to the work of DRZA Auto. The shop swapped the G35’s V6 3.5L engine for a V8 LS2. The job was more complicated than just that, however. Find out what went into the build.
MaXpeedingRods Sponsors Two British Drift Championship Racers
MaXpeedingRods, a manufacturer of performance parts such as connecting rods, crankshafts, turbochargers, and coilovers, has announced sponsorship of British Drift Championship racers Oliver Evans and Duane McKeever. The performance parts company, established in 2006, reaches more than 4 million car enthusiasts across America, Australia, Asia, Europe and other countries. Oliver Evans, who hails from the
Challenges Still Remain for Electric Vehicles
The writing is on the wall that electric-powered vehicles will take over gas-powered ones. However, is the technology and infrastructure truly ready?
Carter Expands its Product Line
The 139 new SKUs are quality engineered for the automotive aftermarket to meet or exceed OE standards for performance and durability.
King Bearings and AMS Performance Launch Alpha Bearing Line
The Alpha line is a polymer-coated series of engine bearings for high-end performance applications.
Pulstar Fine-Wire Iridium, High-Power Spark Plug
New, more durable line of spark plugs harness plasma technology to deliver more power and torque, quicker throttle response, better fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
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
Import Transmission Upgrades
As more and more people are building high-performance import engines, the need for more robust transmission components is growing as well.
Evo Wagon – Turbocharged Evo 9 Engine
When Raw Power Motorworks owner, Jeffrey Velazquez, got his hands on a rare Evo Wagon, he of course set his sights on making it the fastest wagon there is. The goal is to make this turbocharged Evo 9 engine an 8-second, 1/4-mile, 1,000-hp monster.
