PRI Names Dr. Jamie Meyer as its President
Dr. Jamie Meyer has taken the role of President of the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show and media company, effective this week. Meyer, who has a long and storied history in motorsports and racing, will lead the PRI team in increasing engagement and support for the industry through enhanced programs and services for the
Lubrication Specialties Hand Sanitizer Now Available
Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret performance oils and additives and other specialty lubrication products, recently announced the production of alcohol-based hand sanitizer at their Mt Gilead, OH manufacturing facility to assist with preventative care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, LSI began offering 4 oz. bottles of Hot Shot’s Secret hand sanitizer for free
416 cid Billet LTX Engine
Late Model Engines in Houston is powering a lot of the highest horsepower, fastest LT engines in the world. Expecting to be added to that list, a customer’s Corvette will be getting this 416 cid billet LTX engine equipped with twin turbos. Find out what went into making this engine a potential record breaker.
Lubrication Specialties Inc. to Produce Hand Sanitizer in Response to COVID-19
Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret performance oils and additives and other specialty lubrication products, announced it is redeploying a portion of the company’s Mt Gilead, OH manufacturing facility and headquarters to make alcohol-based hand sanitizer to assist with preventative care during the COVID-19 pandemic. LSI Brand Marketing Specialist, Eric Trimble, said, “We are now
Pistons in 2020
If you’ve got an engine, you want to make more horsepower, and these days, everybody’s got four-digit power levels in mind. Better pistons are one of the key components in being able to achieve those numbers.
Engine Masters Challenge 439 cid LS7 Engine
Looking to expand his engine building resume and compete with the big boys, Justin McLendon set out to show what a few guys from SAM Tech could do at an Engine Masters Challenge dyno competition. Find out what went into this 439 cid LS7 engine that placed runner up in the 2019 Engine Masters Challenge Extreme LS class.
MAHLE Motorsport 2020 Application Guide
MAHLE Motorsport has announced availability of its 2020 Application Guide. The 40-page application guide features complete product detail for the company’s selection of PowerPak and PowerPak Plus piston kits.
Callies LS and LT Crankshafts
Callies Performance Products has announced an expanded LS and LT crankshaft offering to include a fully counter-weighted Compstar LSx8 Forged crank in 3.625˝ and 4.000˝ stroke.
Patterson Elite Performance to Campaign 40th Anniversary COPO Camaro
To celebrate the 40th Anniversary milestone, the company, now Patterson Elite Performance, is debuting a 2019 COPO Camaro this spring.
304 cid Ford Coyote Engine
When Tim Eichorn was approached by Horsepower Wars about participating in the LS vs. Coyote Shootout for a chance to show the world what a Ford Coyote engine can do, there was no way he was about to say no to the opportunity. His shop, MPR Racing Engines, grabbed a junkyard F-150 core motor and squeezed every ounce out of their allotted $15,000 budget to create a beast of an engine. Find out how the build came together and how it performed!
Patterson Elite Builds LS Factory Showdown Champions
NHRA Factory Showdown pits 2008 and newer Camaros, Mustangs and Challengers that meet the COPO, Cobra Jet and Drag Pak designations against each other. Patterson Elite builds some of the best.
Rotating Assemblies
Sourcing Rotating Assemblies for Stroker Applications Stroker engines are a popular choice for performance enthusiasts – whether the vehicle will run on the street, strip or a little of both, there’s something for everyone to love about a stroked engine. First of all, it sounds cool. Customers love telling their friends that they have something
Engine of the Week – 537 cid LS1
527 cid LS1 Erik Koenig | HorsePower Research McKinney, TX When it comes to engine size, people never want to go smaller – they only want to go bigger and bigger. Well, those people are in luck. Erik Koenig, the majority owner of HorsePower Research in McKinney, TX, builds the largest LS1 engine in the world
Power Up Those Engines
Selecting the Correct Power Adder for Your Customer There’s no replacement for displacement,” goes the adage. However, this may no longer true considering the kind of horsepower being pumped out of today’s boosted engines. Whether you’re building engines for stock, performance or a diesel application, chances are you’ll be working with an engine that is
527 cid LS1 Engine
Erik Koenig has a long history of pumping out quality engines like this 527 cid LS1. This particular engine wasn’t a customer request, rather an engine Erik and his shop HorsePower Research wanted to build – making it the largest displacement for this engine in the world. Find out all the details of this powerful engine.
Howell EFI Announces 30 Year Anniversary
Thirty years ago, co-owners Matt and Bill Howell opened the doors of Howell EFI for business in Detroit. Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) was the rage, especially in the hot rod, street rod and 4-wheel drive markets. Matt and Bill saw an opportunity to develop wiring harnesses that would allow a simpler conversion to EFI.
5.3L Turbocharged 329 cid LS Engine
We all have an engine platform we like better than others. For Mike Lough of Mike Lough Racing Engines, that platform is the LS. He recently built a 5.3L turbocharged 329 cid LS engine that runs on methanol and cranks out 1,341 hp! Read more to find out what makes it live.
Shop Solutions – November 2017
Priming an engine with a half-inch drill and getting oil to all rockers without this mod takes 36 minutes. After the mod it takes less than a minute. Here’s what I do on Dart Big M blocks.
Sunnen Sweepstakes Raises $50K For Victory Junction
The Sunnen Engine Charity Sweepstakes has announced a grand total of $50,000 will be donated to Victory Junction as a result of the 2017 raffle sweepstakes of a 454 cid Procharged LS engine built by Patterson-Elite Performance.
Howell EFI Announces New Website
Howell EFI has announced an all-new mobile friendly, interactive e-commerce website. The new, content rich platform now features a blog with updated tech information, tips for successful stress-free installation, in addition to sharing customer experiences and the latest industry news.
