Offshore Boat Engines
While not impossible to build, offshore marine engines are not the easiest to build either, so it takes a skilled and experienced engine builder to churn out the power levels most customers desire.
635 cid Big Block Chevy NA Engine
You’ve probably seen his work in a number of movies, TV shows, music videos, and more. Sammy Maloof is an engine builder and racer who has also built a career as a Hollywood stunt man. He’s one talented guy, so when customers come to him wanting big cubic inch engines built, Sammy makes sure to deliver, as he did with this 635 cu. in. big block Chevy engine for a drag race customer.
2,000+ HP Capable GT500 Short Block
Starting out building custom drag race engines, Fast Forward Race Engines has transitioned into doing batch engine work for other shops the last decade. One of it’s best-selling short blocks is this 2,000-HP capable GT500 and we’ve got all the details.
Remove Your Camshaft and Lifters Easier
Work smarter not harder! In this episode of Danny Soliz Says, Danny shows you how to remove your camshaft and lifters in an easy fashion without damaging the lifter bores or the lifters themselves.
Twin-Turbo Gen III 5.0L Coyote Engine
Hoping to see 1/4-mile times in the 6-second range, Raul Lopez Jr. and his dad, who run Infinite Performance Racing, recently built a twin turbo Gen III 5.0L Coyote engine for a 1992 Foxbody Mustang hatchback. Check it out for yourself!
Manley Performance Toyota Tundra Valve Spring Kit
Manley’s new kit (p/n 26205) features a set of 32 valve springs that are wound from an exceptionally pure steel alloy and engineered for use in conjunction with aftermarket camshafts that have lifts to .480″.
Building Air-Cooled VW Engines
VWs are essentially the hot rods of the air-cooled world and because of that, there are some big name manufacturers that have been around for many years producing good quality, high-performance VW engine parts – Scat Crankshafts, Engle Cams, CB Performance, AA Performance, Pauter Machine, and Gene Berg – to name a few
454 Big Block Chevy Engine with EFI
While combing Summit Motorsports Park during the 2021 Hot Rod Power Tour for some standout cars and engines, we spotted Rick Cox and his 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88, which had a 454 big block Chevy engine proudly on display. We had to know more and so should you. Check it out.
Supercharged 5.2L GT500 Mustang Engine
In 2010, Rebecca Starkey bought a brand new 2011 5.0L Mustang. It was the first vehicle that VMP Performance started hammering with R&D efforts, and after 11 years, it’s had a lot done to it. Find out what makes this supercharged 5.2L GT500 Mustang tick today!
Engine Bearings: To Coat or Not to Coat?
When it comes to keeping your engine happy and operating well, engine bearings are a component that play a big role in that regard. They’re small and relatively inexpensive when compared to other engine parts, but if an engine bearing doesn’t do its job, the consequences can be many.
Pat Musi’s Love of Nitrous
These days, it’s impossible to look at a nitrous engine without recognizing Musi’s influence on the combination. He made advancements with nitrous power that no one saw coming, earning him prestige in the industry.
Ed Iskenderian of Isky Racing Cams Celebrates 100
July 10, 2021 marked the 100th birthday of Isky Racing Cams founder Ed Iskenderian. The man is an icon in the industry.
427 LT5 Stroker Engine
Looking to add horsepower and displacement to his Corvette ZR-1, Phil Wasinger’s engine build started when he came across a used LT5 engine on Craigslist in 2014. See what went into this six-year project.
Ed Iskenderian Celebrates 100th Birthday
The name Ed Iskenderian is a legend among racers worldwide. The racing and performance industry pioneer turns 100 on July 10, 2021! You can help celebrate Ed’s 100th birthday as Isky Cams will be throwing a birthday bash July 10 at LTR Racing Engines (29330 Highway 178 Onyx, CA). There will be a car show
All About Timing Chains
If you’re building late-model dual overhead cam (DOHC) engines, you’ve probably noticed that a chain rather than a belt drives the camshaft. But why is this the case when chains are more expensive to produce?
Rebuilding the Subaru WRX Engine
The WRX has been around for quite some time as Subaru’s flagship, four-door performance car. We took an in-depth look at the WRX engine architecture, the pros and cons of some of the engine variants for North America, and what it takes to build these engines up to handle serious horsepower.
Radial Motion’s 3-Cylinder Compact Radial Engine
Radial Motion’s three-cylinder compact radial engine is a four-stroke gas engine in a 120° radial configuration. Lightweight and compact, the 2.0L and 2.1L engines deliver both performance and reliability with unique visual appeal and an emotive exhaust note. The engine is capable of withstanding high cylinder pressures, making it well suited for turbocharging and supercharging. Check it out!
4P 2.1L K20C1 Type R Engine
Intrigued by Honda’s new Civic Type R, Thomas Smallwood let the car enthusiast inside him take the reins on customizing the vehicle into one of the most extreme versions there is. The build included a 1,200-horsepower capable 2.1L K20C1 engine from 4 Piston Racing. Check it out.
Harley-Davidson Revolution Max 1,250cc V-Twin, Liquid-Cooled Engine
Harley-Davidson’s Revolution Max 1250 engine was assembled at the company’s Pilgrim Road Powertrain Operations facility in Wisconsin. The V-Twin features a 1,250cc displacement with a bore and stroke of 4.13˝ (105mm) x 2.83˝ (72mm) and is capable of 150 horsepower and 94 ft.-lbs. of torque with a peak rpm of 9,500 and a 13:1 compression ratio.
Mechanical Injected 7.0L Cummins Engine
Just one of three mechanical injected trucks running at UCC this year, John Schirado’s 7.0L Cummins is dialed in and ready to compete. Find out what helps his engine make 2,000 horsepower and why it’s a real threat in drag racing, sled pulling and on the dyno.