Import Intrigue
Whether it’s with Honda, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Mazda, Nissan, Porsche, or something else, you’d be amazed at the horsepower levels being achieved.
Engine of the Week July 2020 Recap
In our recap of July’s performance engines, we look at the details of a 1,000 hp 426 cid Hemi built by MTI Racing, an Edelbrock-Musi 555 cid big block Chevy built by Pat Musi Racing Engines, a Nissan 370Z VQ37VHR twin-turbo engine built by DRZA Auto, and a turbocharged 3.0L Toyota 2JZ built by Titan
Skilled Technicians Provide Essential Services
As the nation grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic and historically high rates of unemployment, skilled technicians are needed and doing jobs essential to Americans’ well-being and economic recovery. This indispensable workforce includes graduates of Universal Technical Institute’s (UTI) Mooresville, N.C. campus, NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech), who service the vehicles, truck fleets and machinery that
Turbocharged 3.0L Toyota 2JZ
One of the bigger projects MA-Motorsports has been working on recently is Mike Power’s Nissan Silvia S15. Mike is an up-and-coming driver for Formula Drift Pro2 and his Nissan is getting the full MA-Motorsports treatment, including this turbocharged 3.0L Toyota 2JZ engine.
Carter Fuels Product Line with 73 New SKUs
Carter fuel pumps cover over 95% of domestic and import VIO.
Cloyes Grows its Aftermarket Catalog
The growth in VIO coverage is due to the addition of 76 timing drive system kit and component part numbers to its catalog.
What is Saenz Performance?
Saenz products have helped win more than 100 championships worldwide, and with over 50 years of experience in manufacturing and 40 in the motorsports market, Saenz stands behind its products.
What to Consider for Valvetrain Selection
Valvetrain components all work in conjunction to allow air or the air/fuel mixture in and exhaust gases out of the engine, and the selection process for the proper parts can be complex.
International Engine Work
We caught up with several engine builders here in the U.S. to talk about their international engine work and reasons why they think U.S. shops are getting so much international attention.
3.6 Smoothbore Charger 6.2L Cummins
Starting out with local, small sled pulling events, Jesse Gillespie of Pro Tech Diesel quickly elevated his game from the 2.6 class to 3.0 and now this 3.6 smoothbore charger 6.2L Cummins engine, which cranks out nearly 1,700 horsepower! Find out what went into making this sled pulling beast. Diesel of the Week is sponsored by AMSOIL.
The Bullet WS6 – a Twin Turbo 427 cid LSX Engine
When Hunter Smith opened American Speed Shops a little over two years ago, he knew he had to get the shop’s name some recognition. He quickly partnered with some top names in the industry and began building engines with quality components. That’s how this build of a twin turbo 427 cid LSX came about for a well-known Trans Am WS6 car named The Bullet. Find out what went into making this engine extra special.
Cloyes Expands Timing Chain Water Pump Kit Line
The three new kits from Cloyes are for Nissan, Infiniti, and Suzuki 3.5-liter and 4.0-liter V6 engine applications.
Turbocharged Gen V 454 cid Big Block Chevy
After building more than 700 engines in his career, Joshua Gomez of MotorVation Performance, wanted to build himself an engine that was affordable, fast and stayed together. He hot rodded this 454 cid Gen V big block Chevy to the tune of 1,800 horsepower. Find out what went into the build!
Aviaid Oil Systems
Aviaid manufactures a comprehensive assortment of wet sump and dry sump oil pumps, oil pans, tanks and accessories.
Engine Builder Magazine’s 2019 Engine of the Year Winner
For the third consecutive year, Engine Builder magazine presented its Engine of the Year award, which stems from the Engine of the Week series, sponsored by PennGrade Motor Oil and Elring.
Dana Takes Focus on Last-Mile Delivery Market
As these delivery vehicles travel local and regional delivery routes, extended idling periods and stop-and-go driving styles place a strain on engine and driveline components. These stresses will ultimately increase service frequency, putting you in a position to grow your business.
Import Drag Racing
The import racing community is bigger than ever, and with drag racing classes such as All Motor, Nitro All Motor, Sport Front-Wheel Drive (SFWD), All-Wheel Drive (AWD), Index class, and others, we don’t see it going away any time soon.
Circling the Potential of Cylinder Sleeves and Liners
What do cylinder sleeves and a certain rodentary rock band from the ‘80s have in common? You guessed it, the shape. But we’re going to leave the rockin’ to the hair guys and the talkin’ to the car guys, so for the sake of this article, we’ll just be covering the first one.
STC Engines Commemorates 31 Years Selling JDM Engines in America
STC Engines, the Soshin Trade Corporation, has recently celebrated its 31st anniversary of selling JDM engines in the United States. “JDM” stands for “Japanese Domestic Market.”
There’s No Replacement for Displacement… or is There?
Since imports have hit the scene, people have been developing and working hard at increasing the output of a smaller cubic inch engine.
