Rebuilding Ford’s 5.0L Coyote Engine
Debuting in the 2011 model year, the Coyote is a 5.0L, naturally aspirated V8 engine featuring a dual overhead cam (DOHC) design. The Coyote’s architecture was also Ford’s first implementation of its Twin Independent Variable Cam Timing (TI-VCT) technology on a V8 engine.
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.
NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2021
NASCAR has announced the inductees who will comprise the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2021. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Red Farmer and Mike Stefanik make up the Hall of Fame’s 12th class, and first with three members. In addition, Ralph Seagraves was named as the recipient of the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR.
680 cid OTTPA Pro Stock John Deere
No Limit MFG’s facility has multiple CNC machines, fabrication equipment, multi-axis machines, cam grinding equipment, and engine building equipment that allows the shop to do work like this 3,000+ horsepower, 680 cid, OTTPA Pro Stock John Deere diesel engine, almost entirely in-house. Find out what went into this insane engine!
Catching Up with King Engine Bearings CEO, Omer Zaslavsky
When we started here in the U.S., we were facing loyal customers of other brands. It was a huge challenge to convince them to try our bearings.
Turbocharged 6.0L Powerstroke
Benito Diaz and his shop, STP Diesel, specialize in Ford Powerstroke work. To showcase what they are capable of, their own daily driver/race truck features a 6.0L Powerstroke engine with a couple bells and whistles. Find out what went into this turbocharged diesel.
MSD Expands Pro 600 CDI Lineup
Available in single or eight-pack configurations, these are finished in the classic MSD ignition red color.
G&R Diesel – Engine Builder Profile
G&R Diesel first opened in 2008 working on class 8 trucks, but with a strong market and the growing popularity of diesel pickup trucks, it wasn’t long until they added diesel performance to their list of services.
Killing a Duramax
“If I’m lucky, we’re going to blow this pup past 1,000 horsepower.”
Diesel Transmissions – Geared Up to Handle the Power
When we build a transmission unit, we always try to figure out what the customer uses it for, what their horsepower goal is and what they are going to be doing. We build the transmission to handle their ultimate goal.
Compound Turbo Pro Street 6.4L Powerstroke
Known for the Powerstroke platform, Rudy’s Diesel Performance has the capabilities to upgrade just about any truck. However, it’s the shop’s own compound turbo Pro Street 6.4L Powerstroke that gets a majority of the attention, and for good reason. Find out what goes into this 2,300+ hp capable diesel engine!
239 cid 3.9L 4BT Cummins
Trying to find a suitable replacement for his 406 cid engine in a ’32 Ford Coupe, Richard Brown of Brown’s Diesel was looking for horsepower and something economical to drive. He of course thought of diesel power and found the 4BT Cummins to be a perfect fit. Find out what went into the build!
Turbocharged 6.7L Powerstroke
Pushing the envelope and striving to be the leader in Powerstroke performance has always been the goal at Maryland Performance Diesel. The shop specializes in 6.0L, 6.4L and 6.7L Powerstrokes, but the 6.7L has been the focal point lately. Check out the shop’s recent 2,000+ hp capable, turbocharged 6.7L Powerstroke build.
Kingspeed 6.7L Cummins
When two diesel drag racers stopped competing against one another and formed a business partnership, Kingspeed Race & Repair was born. The full-service repair, maintenance and machine shop does many different things, but performance Cummins work tops the list. Just take a look at this turbocharged 6.7L Cummins Kingspeed built for one of its best customers.
Common Marine Engine Issues
Due to the damage potential with these engines from things such as water ingestion, corrosion, parts coming loose or breaking, and countless other issues, staying on top of your marine engine maintenance is crucial.
Buying In On Outboard Engines
From single cylinder engines to four cylinders and all the way to V6 and V8 power plants, outboards can deliver 2.5 hp to 600+ hp, and the desire for more keeps climbing.
Installing Marine Engines
According to Bob Teague of Teague Custom Marine, the installation is just as important as the engine build itself.
Is the PWC Market Still Making Waves?
The strength of the PWC market in recent years has been reflected by new models the OEs continue to crank out, and with every new model that hits the water, there’s market opportunity that follows with service and repair.
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.
