The 1965 McKee Mk V Is Considered a Crowning Jewel for Committed “Hemi” Collectors
The McKee remains simply one of the most fascinating pieces of Chrysler factory-backed racing history in private hands today. Following NASCAR’s ban on Chrysler’s new 426 Hemi engine for the 1965 racing season, fast-rising driver Richard Petty searched for other racing series to carry the Chrysler banner. Since Illinois’ Bob McKee had just begun construction
Ed Pink’s Garage “Open For Business”
Hall of Fame engine builder Ed “The Old Master” Pink is embarking on a new chapter in his storied career, collaborating with long-time friend and associate Bob Brandt to launch “Ed Pink’s Garage” in Newbury Park, CA. The facility will be devoted to doing special projects that range from building and installing unique engines in
PRI Show to Hold All-new Race Industry Week Events
Known as “The Annual Epicenter of New Racing Technology,” this year’s PRI Trade Show takes place December 12-14 at the recently renovated Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Showcasing more than 1100 exhibiting companies while drawing 40,000-plus motorsports professionals from around the globe, the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show will be better than ever when it returns to
Main Bearing Sets for Chevy LS1 LS2 LS6 Engines
Lunati high performance main bearing set for Chevrolet small block LS1, LS2 and LS6 applications feature ¾-groove style. Company: Lunati http://www.lunatipower.com The Alecular material used in Lunati bearings allows a high degree of conformability over other race bearings, whether you are use steel or aluminum rods. Lunati high performance main bearing set for Chevrolet small block LS1, LS2 and LS6
Diesel Cranks and Connecting Rods
The demand for mid-size diesel performance products continues to grow. There tends to be two sides of the mid-size diesel spectrum: on one side there is street performance and on the other there is all-out race. Street performance diesels deal mainly with engine parts that are primarily for bolt-on applications and can make great power
Jon Kaase Picks His Top Five Engines
Jon Kaase’s standing was propelled to the forefront of his craft by winning the annual Engine Masters Challenge four times. But his reputation as an innovative engine builder had already been established over previous decades. By Archie Bosman/Photos by Moore Good Ink Starting his career with the acclaimed Dyno Don Nicholson in 1977, Kaase was
Snake & Mongoose Movie Trailer
Snake & Mongoose, depicts one of the greatest rivalries in National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) history, and the groundbreaking accomplishments of Don ‘the Snake’ Prudhomme (Jesse Williams) and Tom ‘the Mongoose’ McEwen (Richard Blake) in all of drag racing, sports marketing, and sponsorships such as Hot Wheels. Watch the trailer and other clips about the
Sassy Engines Builds Attitude
Knox family has success from drag racing to tractor pulling with Hemi engine power for 45 years Located in the quiet countryside of Weare, NH, is an engine shop that for over 30 years has been building some of the most powerful Hemi engines in the competitive world of truck and tractor pulling. Sassy Racing
NHRA Champ John Force To Visit with Darton Sleeves at PRI Show
Force will share stories on his career and the sport of drag racing at Darton Sleeves’ booth #2301 John Force, 15 time world NHRA Funny Car Champion, will be appearing at the Darton Sleevesbooth, #2301, at the Performance Racing Industry(PRI) trade show in Indianapolis, Friday December 13, 2013 from 2 to 4 PM, to talk about his career,
Built for Auction
The criteria for selecting Engine Builder magazine’s inaugural “Performance Engine Builder of the Year” included much more than the ability to put together race-winning engines. Things like community involvement and the support of training and education were part of the mix. To be sure, our 2012 award winner, Ed Pink Racing Engines of Van Nuys,
Oiling System Technology
Oil is the lifeblood of every engine. Any significant loss of oil pressure can destroy an engine in a split second so the oiling system must provide a constant supply of oil under all operating conditions. With performance engines, keeping the engine lubed with a steady supply of oil can be a challenge because
Advantages of Using an Aluminum Flywheel
By Sam Logan Using aluminum sheds 10-15 lbs. from the rotating assembly of a conventional steel flywheel, but it is the effect the weight loss has on the moment of inertia – the measure of an object’s resistance to changes to its rotation – that contributes the real gains. The lower moment of inertia in
Bearing Clearances
Is it better to build an engine with tighter bearing clearances and run it on low viscosity synthetic motor oil, or is it better to build an engine with more traditional or even looser bearing clearances and use heavier viscosity oil? Tight bearing clearances and relatively thin synthetic multi-viscosity motor oils work well in many
MSD Takes Innovation Honors at Hot Rod Show; Announces Staff Promotions
MSD’s Atomic EFI LS System earned the accolade of Best New Product in the Engine Components Category at the recent Hot Rod & Restoration Trade Show, which only gives out seven Innovation Awards (one for each different category). "The response to our new Atomic LS has been nothing short of spectacular. Adding this award on
Q&A With Dirt Late Model Engine Builders
Fact: There are more than 700 dirt tracks in this country and a vast number of them have some type of a Dirt Late Model (DLM) series. Some even have multiple DLM classes. In addition, there are dozens of traveling series headed by the top-gun Lucas and World of Outlaw groups. They support a
Matching Pistons And Rings
Whether you are rebuilding a high-mileage engine or building a fresh engine from scratch, matching the pistons and rings to each other and the application is essential for a successful outcome. Rings are a wear component that are usually replaced during a rebuild. The pistons may be reused if they are not damaged, cracked or
Holley Announces Trevor Wiggins As Vice President of Sales
Holleyhas appointed Trevor Wiggins as its vice president of sales. In this role, Wiggins will lead the Holley sales team in supporting customers ofHolley Fuel Systems as well as other Holley products and brands including Earl’s Performance Plumbing, NOS Nitrous Oxide Systems, HookerHeaders, FlowTech Exhaust and Weiand. “Trevor’slifetime of racing experience combined with his proven
HPBG: Burnt Aluminum and Motor Oil
It’s a late-August Sunday in 1988 and I am staging up my Outlaw Pro Stocker for the final at the World Series of Drag Racing at Cordova, IL. I am driving my legendary ’79 Mercury Zephyr (Zeke) powered by the NOS assisted 1,600 hp “Monolith,” a 672-inch Kaase Boss Hemi Ford engine. I need
Automotive-Powered Inboard Hydroplanes
They’re fast, have power aplenty, can turn on a dime, and throw a huge column of water behind them. They’re called Inboard Hydroplanes and are one of the most exciting motorsports shows on water with their automotive powerplants. The Inboard Hydroplane The looks of these boats spell speed with fighter aircraft aerodynamics on both the
John Force to Headline PRI Opening Breakfast
It’s not unusual to see John Force taking center stage and he’ll be doing just that at this year’s Performance Racing Industry Trade Show as the 15-time NHRA Full Throttle Funny Car Champion joins Dave Despain on a live version of his popular Wind Tunnel TV program during the PRI’s Grand Opening Breakfast. “I am