448 cid Billet LS Engine
Pete Harrell of Harrell Engine & Dyno is real good at doin’ stuff, like building turbocharged and forced induction high-powered engines such as this 448 cid billet LS engine for Limited Drag Radial. Check out what went into this 2,500+ HP engine!
2,600 HP ProCharged 540 cid Big Block Chevy Engine
BB&T Racing in South Haven, MS has been building high-performance domestic engines for 30 years. One of their latest builds is for a drag racing customer looking to go faster utilizing an F3 ProCharger. Check out this 2,600 hp ProCharged 540 big block Chevy engine!
Stock and Performance Diesel Work
Drew Pumphrey, owner of D&J Precision Performance, weighs in on stock vs. performance work in the shop and finding a balance between the two.
Import Engines: A Look at the 2JZ
Many of the biggest names in motorsports have built and used the 2JZ in their own racing machines, proving that the engine platform can be competitive in various formats.
Nitrous-Powered 7.3L Ford Godzilla Engine
Looking to push the limits of a production Ford Godzilla engine, Paul Svinicki of Paul’s High Performance stuck the engine in his 2010 Cobra Jet, added some better components and some nitrous. Check out the result!
Stock 2005 LLY Duramax Engine with Nitrous
These days, it doesn’t take much to build a custom diesel engine capable of some serious horsepower. However, it takes a bit more effort to keep a diesel engine completely stock and make it live near 1,000 horsepower. That’s what Walt Schiemann and his shop Prime Diesel & Automotive are attempting to do with a stock LLY Duramax. Check it out!
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.
Powerstroke Upgrades
Marketed as the ICON series, these cylinder heads are a totally new, built from the ground up, clean sheet, USA design that will replace Kill Devil Diesel’s previous aluminum heads for Powerstroke applications.
1,000 HP 426 cid Hemi Engine
While Dodge got creative with its Hellcat, Demon and Hellephant engine names, MTI Racing hasn’t named this 426 cid Hemi package, but something tells us that won’t hold this engine back from being a popular option! Find out what goes into this special build.
Solid Block Triple Turbo 6.7L Cummins
Already the chassis dyno horsepower record holder at 2,760 horsepower, Shawn Baca of Industrial Injection Diesel Performance isn’t just relaxing. His truck, named Master Shredder, is getting a new 6.7L Cummins that Shawn says has enough air for 6,000 horsepower with three 106mm turbos and enough nitrous to put it into the atmosphere! Find out how Shawn is trying to crack 3,000 horsepower to the tires!
Installing Marine Engines
According to Bob Teague of Teague Custom Marine, the installation is just as important as the engine build itself.
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.
2019 Buying Behavior Study
This research study, now in its third year, profiles engine builders’ buying behavior as it pertains to engine parts and equipment.
Chassis vs Engine Dyno
We spoke with a couple shops that utilize both dyno types to get their take on the advantages, disadvantages and reasons to have one over the other or both.
KDD 6.0L Powerstroke
Using a background in building blown alcohol monster truck engines, Jared Alderson has built Kill Devil Diesel into an elite performance diesel engine shop capable of creating custom, one-off builds like this 6.0L Powerstroke for KC Turbos’ race truck. Find out why this is one special 6.0L!
428 cid Gen III Hemi Hellcat Engine
Ever since the Hellcat came out, Sampson Racing Engines has gotten into the 6.2L/6.4L BGE-based engines. The MN-based engine and machine shop recently completed a 428 cid Gen III Hemi Hellcat engine with some high horsepower capability. Find out what went into the machine work and build!
Gaskets and Engine Sealing
What a difference a century makes. Engine sealing technology has come a long way from the days when motors were expected to leak and drip past the gasket and onto the ground or vent out into the atmosphere. In the early 20th century, when most people were switching from horses to cars, other, more natural
1960s Nissan/Datsun U20 Engine
Mitchell Wilson recently had a first time customer get referred to his shop, Engineered Performance, to do the engine work on a 1960s Nissan/Datsun U20 engine. The build presented a unique challenge and Wilson jumped at the opportunity. Find out what it took to turn this vintage engine into a modern-day performance motor.
Setting Up a Facebook Business Page
Enough convincing you that this is a good idea. If you haven’t grasped the value of Facebook by now, it’s truly your loss. For those who want to see what a Facebook page can do for your shop, or learn better tips on how to grab the attention of potential customers, keep reading.
How and Why Engine Builders Buy Engine Brands
The parts you put into your engines and keep on your shelves for resale are far more than just generic automotive components. You need them to be what you need, where you need, when you need. They’re not just plastic and metal inanimate objects – they’re your reputation. Maintaining that reputation for excellence means you
