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,
500+ HP Compound Turbo 4BT Cummins Engine
Known for automotive projects that push the limits of what’s possible, Hauk Designs recently teamed up with some of the best diesel shops in the business to turn a stock 105-hp 4BT Cummins engine into a 500+ horsepower, compound turbo, off-road, rock crawling beast. See what went into the build.
Supercharged 5.2L GT500 Mustang Engine
In 2010, Rebecca Starkey bought a brand new 2011 5.0L Mustang. It was the first vehicle that VMP Performance started hammering with R&D efforts, and after 11 years, it’s had a lot done to it. Find out what makes this supercharged 5.2L GT500 Mustang tick today!
Olivia Scaffidi, Engine Builder, Racer, Influencer
Olivia Scaffidi is not someone to pass up a good junkyard find. Currently working on a 1971 El Camino and a 1971 Firebird, Olivia has aspirations to expand her engine building knowledge and racing experience.
Stock 2005 LLY Duramax Engine with Nitrous
These days, it doesn’t take much to build a custom diesel engine capable of some serious horsepower. However, it takes a bit more effort to keep a diesel engine completely stock and make it live near 1,000 horsepower. That’s what Walt Schiemann and his shop Prime Diesel & Automotive are attempting to do with a stock LLY Duramax. Check it out!
6.0L 365 cid LQ4 Engine
Olivia Scaffidi is one example of the younger generation looking to do more engine building. Being into muscle cars, LS engines and an old-school style, she recently rescued a 6.0L LQ4 engine from a junkyard and rebuilt it for her 1971 El Camino. Check it out!
UNDERSTANDING OIL CLEARANCES IN ENGINE BEARINGS
One way to make engines live and have good durability is to have just the right amount of bearing oil clearance. Maintaining a cushion of oil between the bearing and shaft is essential for proper bearing operation and to prevent metal-to-metal contact. Generally, tighter oil clearances are better due to the increased load distribution resulting
Race Winning Brands Hires Powersports Veteran Steve Reed
Race Winning Brands, a manufacturer of high-performance engine components for the automotive and powersports aftermarkets, has hired industry veteran Steve Reed as Wiseco Powersports Brand Manager. Reed comes to Race Winning Brands with over 22 years of experience in the powersports aftermarket. At a young age, Reed began his powersports career in distribution and quickly
Deck-Plated 6.7L Compound Turbo Cummins Engine
New Performance Automotive prides itself on its drag racing and truck pulling engines, and one such truck that shop owner Steve Burton is especially proud of and continues to develop is customer David Petrick’s deck-plated 6.4L compound turbo Cummins. As David keeps looking to up the ante, Steve is right there to answer the call on the engine side of things. Check it out.
Deck Plate 6.7L Cummins Engine
After building a UCC-level truck for a customer who soon after got out of drag racing, the truck came back to Wilson Patterson Diesel. Owner Ethan Patterson took it as an opportunity to upgrade his own race truck complete with a new deck plated 6.7L Cummins engine that’s both turbocharged and has nitrous. See what went into the build!
Engine Education and Training in 2021
Today’s tech schools are preparing students to work in all areas of the industry, from racing teams to engine shops. But, how much do they know after graduation?
Race Winning Brands Hires Industry Veteran Vic Wood
Race Winning Brands (RWB), a manufacturer of high-performance engine components, has welcomed industry veteran Vic Wood as a regional tech support manager. Wood comes to Race Winning Brands with over 40 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket. A native of Australia, Vic came to the U.S. in 2000 and has established a decorated history
The Crayola Box – a Triple Turbo LB7 Duramax Engine
Until you yourself build an engine to compete in some of the hardest competitions, it’s hard to appreciate the blood, the sweat, the tears, the sleepless nights, and the insane amount of money that goes into accomplishing it. For Jacob Riordan, his triple turbo LB7 Duramax-powered 2002 Silverado literally represents his house, his savings account – his everything. When he couldn’t attend UCC 2021, he was crushed, but he’s not letting that stop him. Find out what went into his Duramax build known as the Crayola Box.
MAHLE Aftermarket Announces Train to Gain Challenge
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. recently announced the “Train to Gain Challenge” eLearning promotion that gives participants the opportunity to win an array of prizes upon the completion of online product training modules. The five modules are designed to provide essential information about key MAHLE Aftermarket product categories, including engine bearings, gaskets, filters, thermal management, and turbochargers.
Triple Turbo Solid Block 6.8L Cummins Engine
According to Truck Source Diesel’s Chris Buhidar, the competition at this year’s UCC event was the stoutest of any UCC yet. Despite the many struggles an event like UCC presents, Chris and his TSD team and their triple turbo, solid block 6.8L Cummins-powered F-350 took home second place overall. Find out why!
Inside The Ultimate Callout Challenge
Today, most people know the UCC as the event that pits competitors against one another in drag racing, a dyno competition and sled pulling – all done with one truck per competitor. How the event came to be is another story.
Where Have All the Engine Parts Gone?
Does this sound familiar? “We are experiencing issues within the supply chain that has created manufacturing delays, temporary stock-outs, longer lead times and increased cost. You may experience delays in shipment and product shortages. We are committed to working through these challenges and thank you for your patience and support.” I have had countless conversations
Mechanical Injected 7.0L Cummins Engine
Just one of three mechanical injected trucks running at UCC this year, John Schirado’s 7.0L Cummins is dialed in and ready to compete. Find out what helps his engine make 2,000 horsepower and why it’s a real threat in drag racing, sled pulling and on the dyno.
Two-Cylinder V-Twin Chevy Engine
Sometimes being a hoarder pays off. Johnny Gardner and his son were doing some spring cleaning in the shop and found a box of blown up small block Chevy parts. Not wanting to see the parts go to waste, it turned into a challenge to build something with them. The result was a one-of-a-kind two-cylinder V-Twin Chevy engine!
Turbocharged 6.7L Solid Block Cummins Engine
Thomas Borrell might not work in the diesel industry, but his passion for diesel motorsports has led him to build what many believe to be the ultimate diesel machine – a UCC truck. Check out his 2010 fourth gen truck and its new Freedom Racing Engines-built 6.7L Cummins engine.
