April 2020 Shop Solutions
This saves a lot of time when centering the mandrel on blocks with bed plates.
Turbocharged 2008 6.4L Powerstroke
When a customer brought in a 2008 Ford F350 for a rebuild, Jordan Powell and the team at Dirty Diesel Customs was happy to help. However, halfway through the build, the customer hit financial issues and had to get out of the truck, so the shop bought it from him and turned it into a drag truck. Find out what went into this 6.4L Powerstroke rebuild!
416 cid Billet LTX Engine
Late Model Engines in Houston is powering a lot of the highest horsepower, fastest LT engines in the world. Expecting to be added to that list, a customer’s Corvette will be getting this 416 cid billet LTX engine equipped with twin turbos. Find out what went into making this engine a potential record breaker.
Proform’s MOPAR Shaft-Mount Rocker Systems
These new shaft-mount systems are 1.5 ratio. They’re available for both small-block (LA), and big-block (B/RB) engines.
Deck-Plated 6.7L Triple Turbo Cummins
Since 2008, Pine Hill Diesel & Auto has been doing auto repair in the front of the shop and diesel performance out of the back of the shop. For the past seven years, owner Hunter Snyder has built Johnny Gilbert’s drag racing engine, which for the past few seasons has been this deck-plated 6.7L triple turbo Cummins. Find out what goes into the build!
600 HP Turbocharged M20B30 BMW Engine
When Yves Decan bought an e21 320 project car, the BMW fanatic in him took over. The owner of Munich Icons brought this classic BMW back to life, complete with a turbocharged M20B30 engine rebuild capable of 600 hp! Find out what went into the build!
2005 6.0L Powerstroke Engine
Roughly 10 years ago, both Jason Loeliger and Mark Fuenzalida were both in a rut and looking to do something new in the industry. The longtime friends joined forces to start Devil Mountain Diesel and have been doing diesel repair and engine work ever since. The shop recently did an overhaul on this 2005 6.0L Powerstroke. Find out what went into making it like new again!
The Bullet WS6 – a Twin Turbo 427 cid LSX Engine
When Hunter Smith opened American Speed Shops a little over two years ago, he knew he had to get the shop’s name some recognition. He quickly partnered with some top names in the industry and began building engines with quality components. That’s how this build of a twin turbo 427 cid LSX came about for a well-known Trans Am WS6 car named The Bullet. Find out what went into making this engine extra special.
Dealing with Advice Seekers
I read a great column in my current Drag Illustrated magazine by Will Hanna called the “Advice Buffet.” The theme of the article is how some racers and hot rodders seek advice from several sources. In most cases, the many sources will differ cost and effort to the seeker. The seeker will seek until he
Goodson Expands Flywheel Grinding Stone Selection
Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders has expanded its selection of Flywheel Grinding Stones to include two small diameter CBN Flywheel Grinding Stones and two new vitrified stones. CBN Flywheel Grinding Stones are now available in a 2˝ and 3˝ straight-sided 100 grit wheels. They are intended for use on Cast Iron for light
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!
Pistons in 2020
If you’ve got an engine, you want to make more horsepower, and these days, everybody’s got four-digit power levels in mind. Better pistons are one of the key components in being able to achieve those numbers.
GM 604 Crate Engine
These GM 604 and 602 crate engines have found favor with some racers, and just as with any engine, they do wear out and break. There is a need for shops that can rebuild these engines.
50 Years of Performance Timing Sets
Timing sets aren’t the most glamorous or trick item in a racing or street engine, but it is a very necessary piece. If your timing isn’t right, the list of engine damage can get lengthy.
Sprint Car Engine Update
Sprint Cars are exciting to watch and even more exciting to drive, but, like most other forms of racing, the costs to run a competitive car have ballooned in recent years.
Race Engine Packages
Pick a formula that’s repeatable, verify your horsepower, create your marketing and you have an engine package.
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 2020 Daytona 500 – Which Side Were You On?
In 2018, I got the chance to attend the Daytona 500 as part of a good friend’s bachelor party. We had a blast that weekend watching the race and seeing Austin Dillon take his first Daytona 500 win in an exciting last lap. That was my first time at Daytona International Speedway and the experience
Turbocharged 6.4L Powerstroke
Wasatch Diesel Performance covers the gamut when it comes to diesel performance, and can get a mountain of power out of any diesel engine. Case in point is this turbocharged 6.4L Powerstroke the shop built in 2019. Find out why Wasatch Diesel are Powerstroke specialists.
Hot Shot’s Secret to Sponsor Firepunk Diesel’s Save The Racks S-10
Hot Shot’s Secret has announced the title sponsorship of Firepunk Diesel’s Save the Racks Chevy S-10 and unveils an all new Hot Shot’s Secret branded design for the world’s fastest diesel door slammer. The world record holder built by Firepunk Diesel was used the last two years to support “Save the Racks” to promote breast cancer awareness and