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Reviewing TorqStorm’s Twin Supercharger Kit for Small Block Ford

To give our small block Ford build some extra horsepower, torque and wow factor, we opted to go with TorqStorm’s twin supercharger kit. Check out our review of this boost option.

Block Machining with Rottler’s F69A Pt. 2

Steve and the guys previously walked through decking and boring a block on the new Rottler F69A machining center. Now, they walk through lifter bores and receiver grooves.

Block Machining with a Rottler F69A

Steve Morris has his new Rottler F69A running, and the guys are getting training on the new machine. As such, they walk you through how the Rottler F69A decks and bores with ease.

Vortech Supercharged 572 cid Big Block Chevy Engine

When David Pearson of Little Evil Racing shows up at the track with his Pro 275 Foxbody Mustang, people fear him, and for good reason. David has set numerous 275 drag radial world records, and with a Vortech supercharged 572 cid big block Chevy in this Mustang, another record may fall!

Choosing the Correct Block for Your LS Engine Build

Whether you’re scouring junkyards, ordering cores, investigating factory options, looking at aftermarket cast iron or aluminum blocks, or spending big bucks on billet LS blocks, you’ve probably noticed it’s been harder to find exactly what you want for the foundation of your LS build than it historically has.

Oliver Racing Big Block Chevy Max-Plus Connecting Rods

These new rods are beefed up in all right places to tackle high-horsepower applications.

422 cid Small Block Chevy Circle Track Engine

We were treated to a shop tour of Terry’s Machine Shop by owner Todd Gilliam. This old-school machine shop outside of St. Louis does a little bit of everything, and they had just wrapped up this badass 422 cubic inch small block Chevy engine for a circle track customer. Check it out!

Circle Track Small Block Chevy Engine

We stopped into Terry’s Machine Shop in Bridgeton, MO during a recent visit to the St. Louis area. we met with shop owner Todd Gilliam, who treated us to a shop tour and was kind enough to give us a rundown of this small block Chevy circle track engine he had just finished up for

How Heat Affects Clearances in a Block

Steve Morris Engines has a Lamborghini engine block in the shop and Steve demonstrates how heat can affect the clearances.

JE Pistons 13-Degree Small Block Chevy Piston

JE recently added to its lineup of circle track pistons with an all-new, 13-degree, small block Chevy design. JE worked closely with engine builders to design a dome and valve pocket profile that fits almost all aftermarket 13-degree SBC cylinder heads on the market.  Features include vertical gas ports, contact reduction grooves, a power-added accumulate groove, double

Installing Flanged Sleeves in a Cummins Block

Jeff McCord at LinCo Diesel Performance walks you through the necessary steps for properly sleeving a block. It might sound like a simple process, but any errors can mean catastrophic head failure down the road.

521 cid Blown Big Block Chevy Engine

According to owner Colin Jost, this 521 cubic inch blown big block Chevy engine doesn’t know it’s a Chevy since everything was built like a Hemi. Regardless, it’s 2,500 horsepower of awesomeness. Check it out!

Colin Jost’s 521 cid Blown Big Block Chevy Engine

For the two days we were at the 2022 Builder’s Brawl, we parked right next to a 1978 Camaro with a supercharged 521 cubic inch big block Chevy engine under the hood. Built by Colin Jost and Rick Wilson of Wildman Performance, the Chevy features a number of Hemi attributes. Check out the details in

Top 10 Ken Block Gymkhana Films

Who doesn’t like a little bit of burnt rubber?

Hoonigan Co-Founder and Racing Icon Ken Block Dies at 55

It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of motorsports icon Ken Block, who died Jan. 2 at age 55 following a snowmobiling accident. Hoonigan Industries confirmed the report in an Instagram post: “It’s with deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident today,” the statement read.

Eagle Chevrolet LSX Bowtie Block

Delivering professional racing-level strength and entry-level affordability, this durable iron-block casting is based on GM’s LS7 block and supports 454 cubes or more.

434 cid Small Block Chevy Nitrous Engine

Competing in the High 5 class at the 2022 Builder’s Brawl, Kyle Needham and his 1979 Camaro were relying on a 434 cid small block Chevy nitrous engine to help get the win. Check out the details of this build!

Kyle Needham’s Nitrous 434 cid Small Block Chevy Engine

Walking through the pit area of the 2022 Builder’s Brawl earlier this summer, we saw Kyle Needham and his team thrashing on their drag car and its 434 cid small block Chevy. We wanted to know some more about what was in the nitrous car, so we asked him.

MAHLE Motorsport Introduces New Small Block Chevy Dish PowerPak Piston Set

MAHLE Motorsport’s SBC Dish PowerPak pistons are available either in a 2618 alloy or 4032 alloy, the kit comes complete with a 1.0, 1.0, 2.0mm file fit performance ring set, pins, and clips.

Dream Engine Giveaway Ep. 2 – Block Prep

Our block is back from the machine shop and is ready to get prepped for assembly. We walk you through those initial steps before our rotating assembly can be installed. Make sure you enter to win this small block Ford here: https://www.enginebuildermag.com/2022-engine-giveaway/ Component PartnersWorld Products Man’OWar 351 blockCallies Performance Products  crank and rodsDiamond Pistons custom pistonsTotal Seal