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Turbocharged 6.6L LMM Duramax Engine

When Chris Karges got his hands on both a vintage 1957 Chevrolet 210 and an old diesel-powered ambulance, he knew he had the opportunity to make something special. With plans to craft a car more than worthy of praise, Karges enlisted the help of Hausmann’s Diesel Performance to undertake the engine build – this turbocharged 6.6L LMM Duramax. Check it out!

2021 SEMA Show to Feature Largest Collection of Foose Vehicles Ever Assembled

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced that the Chip Foose collection will be on display at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas this November, which will be the largest gathering of Foose-built vehicles ever assembled. The Chip Foose Experience exhibit, located in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, will feature

Herzog Motorsports Honored at Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed

On Oct. 15-16, Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed marked the opening of the Herzog Motorsports Racing Collection with a two-day celebration commemorating the Herzog family’s legacy in the sport and kicked off a long-term display of iconic cars and trucks that raced under the Herzog Motorsports banner in the 1980s through the 2000s. Festivities included a

Daytona 500 and Coke Zero Sugar 400, Pivotal 2022 NASCAR Cup Races

The 2022 NASCAR Cup Series schedule was announced recently, and like 2021, the Daytona 500 will kick off the season, while the Coke Zero Sugar 400 will again be the final race of the regular season. The 64th annual Daytona 500 is set for Presidents’ Day weekend, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022. It will mark the 41st straight time (dating

Building Air-Cooled VW Engines

VWs are essentially the hot rods of the air-cooled world and because of that, there are some big name manufacturers that have been around for many years producing good quality, high-performance VW engine parts – Scat Crankshafts, Engle Cams, CB Performance, AA Performance, Pauter Machine, and Gene Berg – to name a few

VW Air-Cooled
A Look Inside Formula Drift

Drift cars are usually light- to moderate-weight rear-wheel-drive coupes and sedans, offering a large range of power levels.

Drift Viper
SEMA Concludes Online Search for Top Young Builders

Three aspiring young builders have been awarded Golden Tickets in the 2021 SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns virtual regional qualifier events. With former Battle of the Builders competitors Eddie Pettus, Muzzy Yousefi, Randy Borcherding, Jeremiah Profitt and Kyle Kuhnhausen serving as judges for the virtual corrals, competitors represented a diverse group of applicants

Best In The Desert Announces 2022 Race Schedule

Best In The Desert, the largest off-road race series in North America, has announced the dates and locations of its 2022 race series.  Next year’s lineup is composed of legendary favorites like the Parker 250, Parker 425, Laughlin Desert Classic, Silver State 300, and Vegas to Reno plus some new events to fill the calendar and further solidify Best In The

Howell Engine Developments Inc. Founder Billy Haegen Howell Dies

Automotive pioneer and industry legend, Billy “Bill” Haegen Howell, passed away on July 22, 2021 after a battle with ALS, aka Lou Gehrig’s disease. Recognized as a leader in the development of Chevrolet performance engines and electronic fuel injection, Howell’s career with Chevrolet spanned from 1961-1987. While at Chevrolet, he became one of the core

Coke Zero Sugar 400 Takes Center Stage for NASCAR Playoffs

As the NASCAR Cup Series gets ready for its regular-season finale in the summertime classic Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, Aug. 28 (7:00 p.m. ET), thoughts go back to the 1930s when racing really began in Daytona Beach, “The Birthplace of Speed.” For the second consecutive year, the historic Coke

Gauging Engine Data

Gauges not only provide vital data about your car or truck’s engine, but can also add some style to the vehicle. There are many different routes to take and angles to consider when deciding on what gauges to add to your vehicle.

Popular Engine Swaps

Engine swaps belong in a world of their own. After a little digging, you can find multitudes of ingenious swap ideas, whether it be small block to big block, diesel to gas, or many other combinations.

Honda engines have been a popular choice for engine swap enthusiasts since the early 90s due to their power and dependability.
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.

Holley’s MoParty Preregistration Now Open

Holley has announced that participant preregistration is live for the second annual MoParty. The all Mopar-powered event is scheduled for September 17-19th and will return to Beech Bend Raceway for more high-octane shenanigans and tire smoking festivities. For 2021, both participant registration and spectator/crew ticket purchasing will take place online only at moparty.com. The MoParty event is dedicated

1,330cc BMC A-Series Road Sport Engine

This week, we go across the pond to bring you this 1,330cc BMC A-Series Road Sport engine built by MCCS Engineering. When a good client showed up looking to outfit a Frogeye Sprite with an engine capable of strong road performance and the occasional track day, Michael Kent knew just what to build. Check it out!

541 cid Bracket Race Engine

Brothers Rodney and David Butler continue to up the game at Butler Performance, an engine shop their father started. You don’t need to look much further than this 1,100 horsepower 541 cubic inch Bracket Race engine for proof. Find out what went into the build – you might even be able to buy it.

The EPA and Hot Rod Culture

This is kind of a gray area for me. Obviously, being a passionate car guy who’s willing to throw turbochargers on anything and really enjoys performance, it creates this internal conflict between wanting to be somebody who participates in a greener view of the future and the well-being of my passion, career and industry. I’m

American Powertrain Pro-Fit TKK 5-Speed Systems

The TKX Pro-Fit fits vintage Charger, Coronet, GTX, Road Runner, Satellite, Belvedere, Super Bird and Super Bees like an original A833 manual transmission with the correct shift position and tunnel fit.

Tremec Pro-Fit TKX 5-Speed Systems

The new Pro-Fit 5-speed system features the new Tremec TKX transmission with 600 lb.-ft. of torque capacity with shifts up to 8,000 rpm.

Turbocharged Honda K24 Engine

At just 17 years old, Leo Greco has taught himself engine building techniques out of necessity. His latest build is a turbocharged Honda K24 he plans to swap into a 2003 Toyota Celica. Find out what went into the build.