Mechanical Injected 7.0L Cummins Engine
Just one of three mechanical injected trucks running at UCC this year, John Schirado’s 7.0L Cummins is dialed in and ready to compete. Find out what helps his engine make 2,000 horsepower and why it’s a real threat in drag racing, sled pulling and on the dyno.
Champion SAE 20W-50 Racing Motor Oil
Champion’s Racing Oil is suitable for use in all competition engines especially those using flat tappet and/or roller cams operating at high rpms and requiring high-pressure valve springs.
Rislone Hy-per Lube Zinc ZDDP Supplement
Rislone Hy-per Lube Zinc ZDDP Supplement is a petroleum oil performance “booster” that enhances regular motor oil and turns it into a high-performance lubricant.
427 Small Block Ford Nitrous Engine
Looking for a new engine in his ’65 Ford Falcon bracket car, a customer came to IMM Engines to build 650 horsepower. Shop owner Brian Hafliger delivered a 427 small block Ford capable of nearly 700 hp N/A and 1,000 hp on nitrous. Find out what went into the build!
Induction System Science
The complexity of cylinder head set up and flow bench testing comes in the form of math, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and the physics it takes to design the correct port and manifold design for a particular engine combination. These processes take years to master.
680 cid John Deere Pro Stock Engine
Built to realistically hit 4,500 horsepower or more, this 680 cubic inch John Deere Pro Stock engine is completely custom built by Riverside Engines. In fact, the only stock component is the block itself. Find out what goes into this diesel engine.
One-on-One with Billy Godbold
In this episode of Industry Insiders, we sit down with Billy Godbold, COMP Cams’ Valvetrain Engineering Group manager, to discuss all things camshaft, from common misconceptions to proper camshaft selection to lift, lobe separation, firing order, and much more.
Camshaft Tech with COMP Cams’ Billy Godbold
We caught up with Billy Godbold to discuss all things camshaft, from common misconceptions to proper camshaft selection to firing order and much more.
2,000 HP 416 cid LT Engine
Late Model Engines just finished building an LT engine combination capable of 2,000 horsepower! Utilizing GM’s 6.6L iron block and a bunch of other aftermarket goodies, find out why this combination is expected to take the LT market by storm.
The EFI Tuning Evolution
Much of the acceptance of EFI has been due to aftermarket companies making them more user-friendly.
Kelford Cams Appoints New VP of Business Development
Kelford Cams has appointed Angel Robles as vp of business development in the U.S. The appointment will help the company support its expanding client base in the U.S., according to Kelford Managing Director Tony Gault. “Angel’s experience in both sport compact and modern U.S. domestic markets sits well with our growth strategy, and we welcome the level
Ford 5.0L Coyote Engine
On the brink of going under following the recession, Esslinger Engineering was saved by a well-off customer who bought the business. Today, the more than 50-year-old engine shop is beginning a Ford 5.0L Coyote engine program. Find out what goes into these high-horsepower builds.
Champion Classic & Muscle 15w-50 Motor Oil
This top-tier oil addresses the potential of flat tappet camshaft failures found in older gasoline motors.
Adding Power With LS Components
Lucky for engine builders and those looking to get engines built, the aftermarket is loaded with options for LS engines due to the platform’s popularity.
GM 6.6L LT Iron Block Engine
The build consists of a 416 cid iron block LT engine, capable of making 2,000 horsepower in a forced induction application. This is a combination becoming extremely popular for high output (1,500+ hp) engines in the latest model GM vehicles.
Shop Solutions January 2021
QUICK DRILL CLAMP A very handy drill press clamp set can be made in about 15 minutes from 1˝ angle iron, two carriage head bolts (they fit the t-slots), a couple valve guides for spacers, and two wing nuts. It has a wide operating range and is very quick and easy to adjust or remove
Turbocharged 2.0L 4G63 Engine
Nicole and Schiller Murphy started their shop, iCraveBoost Performance, with an Evo and a dream. Now the Denver-based engine shop specializes in 4G and 4B Mitsubishi engines, like the shop’s own turbocharged 2.0L 4G63. Find out what went into this build.
Elgin OE-Grade Fasteners for LS Engines
It is important to replace head bolts, main bearing cap bolts and other hardware after one use to prevent loss of clamp load and potential engine damage.
Parts Tumblers
Like most equipment, what kind of tumbler and how many a shop needs depends on what a particular shop is looking to achieve.
Evo Wagon – Turbocharged Evo 9 Engine
When Raw Power Motorworks owner, Jeffrey Velazquez, got his hands on a rare Evo Wagon, he of course set his sights on making it the fastest wagon there is. The goal is to make this turbocharged Evo 9 engine an 8-second, 1/4-mile, 1,000-hp monster.
