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.
Top Celebrity Rides
Jay Leno owns one of the most impressive car collections in the world, with over 180 cars and 160 motorcycles with a total estimated value of over $52 million. All Car Leasing has looked at Google search data to discover which celebrity vehicles we are interested in the most. Jay Leno takes the top spot,
Mahle to 3D Print Aluminum Pistons
The pistons were successfully tested on the engine test bench for Porsche’s 911 GT2 RS sports car.
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.
Closed-Deck EJ257 Subaru Engine
Transitioning from an array of performance import engine work to strictly Subaru engines, Renner Racing Development can deliver the full spectrum of engine performance from mild to wild. Just check out the shop’s own time attack car featuring this closed-deck EJ257 Subaru engine with nearly 700 hp to the wheels!
Street and Drag Racing Transmissions
In today’s world, racing and street-driven vehicles are blending together in the same category, with street-driven vehicles yielding more power than ever imagined. These vehicles require drivetrains that can handle the extreme power and for those reasons, you’ve got to put more “green” in the transmission.
Turbocharged 12-Valve Cummins
With one of the best Instagram handles we’ve ever seen, Tony Salokas (@isootmypants), came to Miller’s Machine Shop in 2018 to get a 12-valve Cummins rebuilt for his ’39 Chevy pickup rat rod project. See how the build turned out!
Twin Turbo 370 cid LS Engine
Stef Rossi grew up in the UK around Volkswagen engines. He quickly got into the engine building industry with air-cooled engine work, but a passion for V8 American-made muscle drew him to LS engines. He opened a shop in California last year and has been cranking out LS builds like this twin turbo 370 cid LS that recently went out the door to a happy customer.
Pro Racing Rules for 2020
The top professional racing series, while they’re only a small percentage of the total racing universe, represent the trends that get passed down to other grassroots level divisions.
The Coronavirus Impact on Racing in 2020
In response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, several racing series and event organizers have decided to modify, postpone or cancel industry gatherings. The following is a running list of official statements from race organizations regarding their operations as of Monday, March 16. In addition to the major race organizations below, several tracks across the
Hot Shot’s Secret Gray Diamond Euro Engine Oil
Hot Shot’s Secret Euro Engine Oil is 100% synthetic and meets or exceeds European oil specs. It’s available in 5W-30 and 5W-40 viscosities.
DEI Introduces New Sales Representatives
Thermal and acoustic specialist, DEI, has announced two additions to the company’s inside sales department – Eric Baun and Will Farkas.
Endurance Race Engine Market
Whether the race is based on time (24 hours, 12 hours, 6 hours) or distance (500 miles, 1000 kilometers), endurance racing events remain a unique challenge in motorsports. It is the ultimate test of man and machine, with engine durability playing a substantial role.
The Heartbeat of Performance
Wet or Dry Sump? The Answer is Science, Not Art You may have heard the analogy that the oil pump is the heart of the engine – as the heart pumps blood to keep us alive, the oil pump moves oil throughout the engine. A failure of either “heart” to pump its fluid properly will
The 2018 Engines of the Year
The 20th Anniversary of the International Engine of the Year Awards was recently held, and top honors went to nine different engines. The International Engine of the Year Awards are presented by Engine Technology International magazine.
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Appoints New CEO
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca officials have announced Timothy P. McGrane as CEO of the County of Monterey-owned facility, effective June 1. McGrane is a lifelong automotive enthusiast with an extensive background in event management, fundraising, and sponsorship acquisition.
Universal Technical Institute Opens Enrollment at New Bloomfield, NJ Campus
Universal Technical Institute has opened enrollment to prospective students at its new, state-of-the-industry campus in Bloomfield, New Jersey, with classes to begin in the fall. The campus will train students for high-tech, in-demand jobs as skilled automotive and diesel transportation technicians.
454 Tall Deck LS Engine
Adam Wik knew he was a motorhead at an early age. Auto shop was favored over playing sports and attending races ultimately led to him selling his belongings to open up Wiks Racing Engines. Off-road and endurance engines are the shop’s specialty, like this 454 Tall Deck LS engine for the Baja 500. Click to find out the full details.
Success On – and Off – the Track for Dayton, Ohio Engine Builder Bobby Jacks
It isn’t often that successful performance on the track and effective engine building skills come from the same individual. But for Ohio resident and Daytonian Bobby Jacks who, after many decades of experience, has proven that one can have considerable talent in both.
Miller’s Machine Shop; 2016 Diesel Engine Builder of the Year
The owner of Miller’s Machine Shop in Lincoln University, PA, the 2016 Diesel Engine Builder of the Year, has been building winning engines since he was 10 years old.
