Twin 5.9L Compound Turbo Cummins
No, you’re not drunk and seeing double. There’s really two 5.9L compound turbo Cummins engines in this 1970 Dodge truck built by Plowboy Diesel. Find out how this build came about and what makes it work!
Why the Heavy Weights of Drag Racing Choose Light Weight Oils
Long before the oil ever enters the equation, the process to facilitate use of power-enhancing, low-viscosity oils begins with the engine builder.
The Building Blocks of Diesel Engines
With diesel cylinder blocks, unlike gasoline blocks that may only deal with 25-35 pounds of pressure, diesel can be as much as 250 psi. The block is crucial to keeping everything together.
Dissecting a Diesel
From the oil pan to the valve cover and every part in between, this D&J Precision Machine Executioner Cummins diesel engine was 100% designed and manufactured in the D&J facility here in Ohio.
Cloyes Installs Engine Test System for Enhanced Engineering Capabilities
With a commitment to continue providing the highest quality timing system products to its customers, Cloyes has purchased, installed and is operating an RMC-ETS100 dynamic engine test system. The system has been customized for the purpose of higher revolutions-per-minute (RPM) dynamic and durability tests as well as the use of pulse width modulation to test
50 Years of Performance Timing Sets
Timing sets aren’t the most glamorous or trick item in a racing or street engine, but it is a very necessary piece. If your timing isn’t right, the list of engine damage can get lengthy.
Naturally Aspirated Subaru EJ Engine
To Brandon Loveless, Subarus are the ultimate car and engine. His passion for Subarus led him to want to build a Subaru EJ engine for an Impreza RS2.5 coupe. The result was this naturally aspirated EJ with plenty of custom bells and whistles. Find out what went into the build.
Turbocharged Honda B18C Engine
When an attempt at building an all motor Honda engine wasn’t going to perform up to expectations, Daniel Cahalan and the team at 1320 DTR decided to go with a turbo set up for a top drag car application. Find out the results of the Honda B18C engine build!
Engine Builder Magazine’s 2019 Diesel of the Year Winner
The 2019 Diesel of the Year contest, stems from Engine Builder’s Diesel of the Week series, sponsored by AMSOIL INC.
Why Size and Strength Matters with Pushrods
When you start modifying OHV engines from their stock form – meaning low speed, light load, and rpms in the 6,000 to 6,500 range – the dynamics change. Installing a hot cam with more lift and duration means you’ll also have to upgrade the pushrods and valve springs to handle the higher engine speeds and loads.
Motor State Adds Pro-Race Performance Products
Pro-Race is recognized for their all-steel harmonic dampers, initially offered for the Holden 308 V8, and now offers high-performance racing dampers for a wide range of engines.
Shop Solutions – October 2019
Industry Tips and Tricks
Video: Diesel of the Week – UCC 6.7L Cummins
Over the past few years, one of Armor Inc. Diesel & Suspension’s big focal points for performance engine work has been its Ultimate Callout Challenge (UCC) truck – a 2007 Dodge regular cab long box – which features a 6.7L Cummins engine.
6.3L Stroker Powerstroke
J&K Engines develops unique designs that are very meticulous, clean and different from the rest. The diesel shop specializes in Ford Powerstrokes, and has fully reimagined the 6.0L in an effort to eliminate its bad reputation. Feast your eyes on the result – this 6.3L Stroker Powerstroke!
Ultimate Callout Challenge 6.7L Cummins Engine
With nearly 2,100 horsepower and more than 3,000 ft.-lbs. of torque on tap, Armor Inc. Diesel & Suspension’s 6.7L Cummins engine makes the shop’s 2007 Dodge the fastest diesel truck in Canada! Find out what goes into this Ultimate Callout Challenge diesel build!
Technologies that Speed Up Custom Piston Design
Piston design used to be a tedious process: pen had to be laid to paper, mathematical equations required solutions and other processes needed to be completed before a single tool could be touched.
Air-Cooled Flat Six Twin Plug 3.4L Porsche 911 Engine
Workshop 5001 owner Marlon Goldberg will argue the air-cooled flat six Porsche motor is one of the best engines ever, and it’s a key element to making a 911 the great car that it is. Workshop 5001 recently restored a ’72 911 using mixed and matched parts from different eras of 911s to create a ‘what if’ car. It features an engine from a 1986 911. “For me it’s all about the motor in the car. The chassis is obviously done to the highest level, but it’s the house for this badass motor,” an air-cooled flat six twin plug 3.4L engine. Find out what went into this ‘holy grail’ of Porsches!
The Global Engine Builder
If we take a step back and look at our industry as a whole, it is international, and it very much is global. Our American cars have had an international supply chain for a long time and the global supply chain for our cars and trucks seems to be getting bigger every day.
Holley Releases Assortment of New Products
A giant assortment of new products have been released from Holley, iNTECH, Sniper, and Brawler – high and low accessory-mount kits, two types of two-piece LS valve covers, cold-air intakes, dry-nitrous systems lower manifolds, retro-fit carbureted fuel modules, carb hats, and street/race carburetors.
What Does the 2nd Ring Really Do?
Piston ring packages are as carefully engineered as any high-performance part, but the “middle child” might be the most misunderstood. Here’s a look at the science that goes into second ring design. The ring package has three primary goals: Keep pressure confined to the combustion chamber on both the compression and power strokes, transfer heat
