OEM Confusion Spells Success For the Engine Builder
GM announced last month they are closing plants and shuttering several others. The direction they cite is that they are moving away from sedans and will shift volumes towards SUVs and trucks. Ford announced many months ago they are only going to produce the Focus and the Mustang for car production. FCA is killing other sedans
Mahle Ford 2008-’10 6.4L Ceramic Coated Piston and Rings
This is not a modified Ford piston, nor an aftermarket coated piston – these are cast machined and ceramic/Teflon coated pistons built by Mahle in the factory.
Red Line Synthetic Oil Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Red Line Synthetic Oil is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2019. Throughout the year, Red Line will celebrate its anniversary by sponsoring more events and drivers than ever before.
A Future Engine Builder and His Volkswagen VR6 Build
Bas Willems is just 20 years old, but he’s already eyeing a future as an engine builder following automotive school and completing projects like this Volkswagen VR6 engine build.
Save the Racks Promotion Raises Nearly $6K for Breast Cancer Research
In support of breast cancer research, Lubrication Specialties Inc., manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret performance fuel and oil additives and ADRENALINE race oil, announce a contribution of $5,950 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Video: Maxiforce at AAPEX 2018
Paul Kelly from Maxiforce discusses the company’s applications for light to medium diesel engines including John Deere, Caterpillar, Cummins, Komatsu, Perkins, Yanmar, Mitsubishi, Shibaura, and Kubota.
Don’s Auto Named Vintage Engine Builder of the Year
Does it make good business sense to leave a lucrative career as an expert craftsman to take over an aging business serving cars and trucks built long before fuel injection was invented? If you’re Tony Pontillo, owner of Don’s Auto Parts & Machine Shop, it’s not only logical, it provides a great opportunity to give
Borowski Wins Race Engine Builder of the Year
How Ken and Joe McCaul Reinvigorated Rockdale, IL’s Borowski Race Engines When opportunity knocks, you answer the door. At least if you’re Ken and Joe McCaul you do, and you’re glad that you did. Joe and Ken are a father and son team who purchased Borowski Race Engines in Rockdale, IL, a suburb of Joliet,
557 cid Mopar Mega Block Engine
When Happs CNC Performance Engines’ employee Dan Chenoweth found a mega block available in Syracuse, NY, he jumped at the chance to turn it into a racing engine. Along with shop owner Keith Happs, the machine shop turned this 440 Mopar mega block into a 557 cid racing machine capable of 900-950 hp. Find out what went into this relatively rare build.
The 2018 Engine Builders of the Year Announced
The 2018 awards for Race, Diesel and Vintage Engine Builders of the Year were presented by Engine Builder magazine publisher/editor Doug Kaufman during a special winner’s reception Wednesday, December 5 at the Rock Bottom Brewery in Downtown Indianapolis.
Baldwin Racing Engines’ 440 LS Late-Model Dirt Engine Wins Engine of the Year 2018
Following a voting contest in November, Baldwin Racing Engines’ 440 LS Late-Model Dirt engine came away the winner of Engine Builder magazine’s 2018 Engine of the Year contest sponsored by Penn Grade and Cometic Gasket. Jeff and his team were presented a custom milled valve cover trophy at the Engine Builder PRI Party Wednesday, December 5 at the Rock Bottom Brewery in Indianapolis.
Champion Oil Professional Grade Starting Fluid
Champion Oil, a manufacturer of performance lubricants, additives, chemicals and motor oils for over 60 years, will introduce new Champion Professional Grade 80% Ether Starting Fluid this year at the Performance Racing Industry Show.
Champion Oil to Educate Attendees and Pay Respects to a Fallen Racer at PRI 2018
Champion Oil, a manufacturer of racing and performance products, will discuss its COLD BLUE Racing Coolant Additive in PRI Booth #1455, as well as raise funds for racer Greg Hodnett on December 6-8 in Indianapolis.
Hot Shot’s Two-Step Oil System Treatment
Hot Shot’s Secret, a brand of performance oil and fuel additives manufactured by Lubrication Specialties Inc., has introduced a powerful two-step oil system treatment safe for gas and diesel powered vehicles.
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
When to Upgrade Wrist Pins
It has been said that the piston and connecting rod are the most tortured parts in a performance engine. Few engine builders dispute that notion, but what about the less glamorous piece of steel that mates them together through thick and thin? In a sense, the wrist pin is like the unsung soldier who throws
Engine Builders of the Year 2018 – Announcement 12/6/18
Engine Builder magazine will be introducing its Performance, Diesel and Vintage Engine Builders of the Year for 2018 in partnership with Fel-Pro, Speed Pro and Sealed Power brands on 12/6/2018 at the PRI Show in Indianapolis.
Twin-Turbo 540 cid Big Block Chevy Engine
Nearly four years ago, Michael Rudd took a leap of faith after losing his job to get back to what his true passion was – engine building. He opened Rudd Racing Engines and was quickly building engines like this boosted 540 cid big block Chevy engine, which has put his shop on the map. Find out what went into making this more than 2,000 hp monster!
VP Racing Fuels Custom Blend Lubricants
VP Racing Fuels, Inc., with a global reputation for high-performance fuels for all types of engines, has unveiled its new Classic, Traditional and Custom lubricant product lines.
MAHLE Aftermarket H and V Series Coated Performance Bearings
Clevite, a brand of MAHLE Aftermarket, offers three new coated bearing applications for high horsepower engines designed to add durability and less distortion at higher RPM levels.
