Chrysler Delivers V8 HEMI Hellcat on Wheels
The much-anticipated HEMI Hellcat engine is Dodge and SRT’s first application of V8 supercharger technology, delivering an amazing 600-plus horsepower. This supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 Hellcat engine is the most powerful V8 engine ever produced by the Chrysler Group. According to Chrysler, its breakthrough supercharged engine features a forged-steel crankshaft with induction-hardened bearing
Building Performance Cummins Engines
The clouds of black smoke along with the whistling of the turbo bring out a new wave of spectators. It’s all about the rumble and feel from the massive foot pounds of torque, not the horsepower. Who would have ever thought that a diesel engine would gain respect in the world of performance? Now, it’s
Engine Builder Shop Solutions May 2014
Plastic Fantastic For many years, bolt boots have been the primary way to protect the crankshaft journal from damage during piston installation. Some shop supply companies sell long steel tubes that serve as guides to help align the rod to the journal. These help align the rod, but can also damage the journal surface. For
SuperTrapp WaveTech Exhausts
SuperTrapp WaveTech Exhausts (MSRP starts at $186.00) are designed for 4 and 6-cylinder sport compact imports. They are tunable, disc-based mufflers with a polished T-304 stainless steel body that includes a polished stainless steel closed end cap. The core is perforated stainless steel. Four different colors of optional end caps are available and sold separately
Diamond Racing Pistons Power Stroke Pistons
Diamond Racing Pistons has announced new, sturdy 2618 billet aluminum pistons that replace the original equipment aluminum castings for Ford Power Stroke V8 6.0 and 7.3L turbocharged diesel engines. The pistons receive the protection of a Double Diamond coat that adds longevity, reduces friction and decreases wear. Shelf-stock part numbers are available in all common
Trans Dapt Carburetor Spacers
When it comes to extracting every last bit of horsepower from an engine, heat is always the enemy. For years, heat soaked carburetors have made engines struggle to maintain power due to vapor lock, higher intake air temperatures and percolation. Now, with Trans Dapt’s plastic and canvas phenolic carburetor spacers with Swirl-Torque technology, enthusiasts have
SEMA Hall of Fame Gets Four New Members
Nile Cornelison, Jim Cozzie, John Menzler and Fred Offenhauser will receive the industry’s highest honor and be inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame—an elite group of leaders who shaped and inspired the $31 billion automotive specialty-equipment market. The new members will be recognized as part of the festivities during the SEMA Installation Gala, Friday,
Ford’s Famous Flathead V8
It was special in so many ways. First of all, it was the first V8 engine for the Ford line of cars. Nobody could imagine the effects it would have on the racing and hot rod world in the years to come. Even in its stock trim, it was a gutty little powerplant, but it would
Green Strategies: Recycling Options for the Engine Shop
Recycle or dispose. What’s the difference? It’s just trash, right? Not really. The old adage of “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” profoundly rings true in automotive aftermarket’s own recycling niché: engine building. We know you set aside your metals from a wide range of vehicle repairs and modifications, but when it comes to
Don’t Gamble When Choosing Cylinder Heads
A cylinder head is much more than a casting that tops off the block, holds the valves and forms the combustion chambers. The head works in combination with the camshaft, induction and exhaust systems to determine how the engine breathes, the engine’s power curve and personality. The “right” cylinder head on an engine will deliver
April Engine Builder Shop Solutions
Combustion Chamber Molds When making chamber molds for a variety of purposes, including holding up the valves on the assembly bench, (as opposed to a beanbag or shop rag) common auto body filler (Bondo) works very well. It’s fast and very inexpensive. Just mix the body filler and fill chambers of an assembled head. The
What Can CNC Do For You?
Are you using Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) equipment in your shop? According to our most recent Babcox Machine Shop Market Profile Survey, 12 percent of engine builders said they own a CNC machining center (a multi-purpose machine that can do surfacing, boring, milling, drilling, etc.). The survey also asked what other types of equipment our
Ford’s Mustang Celebrates 50-Year Milestone
We live in some pretty exciting times for performance automobiles, especially muscle cars. Corvettes are taking on the super cars and knocking on the 200 mph door. The Camaro and the Challenger are back and Ford Motor Company is set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their very popular Mustang. Besides the Corvette, I can’t
PRW Cooling System Components Rebate Program
PRW Industries, a manufacturer of high performance engine components, is continuing its popular consumer rebate program on cooling system components. The addition of a $10 pre-paid gift card with purchase of a high flow mechanical aluminum water pump, a $15 card for PQ series electric water pumps and a $20 card for the racing radiators
Quick Fuel Technology Black Diamond Intake Manifold
Quick Fuel Technology is known for its innovative high performance and racing carburetors, and most recently for its Black Diamond heat-resistant coatings. These coatings are available on many of its carburetors and new QFI electronic fuel injection. To complete the package, QFT is offering a Black Diamond square bore, four-barrel intake manifold that fits ’57-’86
PRW Industries Offers Rebate for Platinum Series Shaft Mount Rocker Arm Systems
Through the end of April, consumers who purchase any of PRW’s Platinum Series Shaft Mount Rocker Arm Systems through any PRW authorized distributor can qualify for a mail in $20 Visa gift card rebate. These Performance Quotient Series Rocker Arm Systems are engineered to maximize the valve train stability and efficiency. They are available for
Engine Reboot: Chevrolet’s LT1
For the past several years, word on the street was that GM would be bringing back the highly recognized RPO code LT1 for 2014. The reason for the comeback was due to more power and efficiency with fewer emissions. At the time of hearing the rumor, thoughts of the 1992 through 1996 ill-fated “Optispark” seemed
Classic Industries Transparent Valve Covers and Thermostats
Anyone who has had to troubleshoot an engine problem can attest that the job would be much easier if you could see into the engine without taking it apart. Classic Industries is making that a reality by adding transparent thermostats and valve covers to its selection of engine products. “Transparent engine parts were popular in the 1960s
Two Barrel Ultra Holley Performance Carburetor
Holley 2 barrel carburetors have been a mainstay in oval track racing for decades, but racers always want more. They want more tuning ability, more durability, more weight savings and more features, so Holley listened and designed the all new Ultra HP 2 barrel carburetor. The new carb delivers the proven results of the Ultra HP
Motor State Distributing Adds Northern Radiator to its Product Line
Motor State Distributing has announced the addition of the Northern Radiator product line to its quality brand selection of cooling system products. Northern performance radiators come from a heritage in building radiators for the most demanding applications; muscle cars, hot rods and race cars. Every Northern aluminum radiator features an all-welded construction, 2 row- 1” high capacity
