Cleaning Equipment in Today’s Shops
Keeping components and parts in your shop clean is of utmost importance, second only to washing your hands.
Jim Liaw Hired as General Manager of PRI
Jim Liaw has joined Performance Racing Industry (PRI) as the General Manager leading the staff and operations out of the Aliso Viejo, Calif., office. Having co-founded Formula Drift in 2003, Liaw introduced the sport of drifting to America and built what is now the top drifting series in the world. Reporting to PRI President Dr.
Supercharged 5.2L GT500 Mustang Engine
In 2010, Rebecca Starkey bought a brand new 2011 5.0L Mustang. It was the first vehicle that VMP Performance started hammering with R&D efforts, and after 11 years, it’s had a lot done to it. Find out what makes this supercharged 5.2L GT500 Mustang tick today!
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!
ProCharged 5.0L Coyote Engine
Samantha Moore of Vector Motorsports got hooked on racing right out of college and hasn’t looked back ever since. Now she’s one of the best in the NMRA Limited Street class with her 2014 Mustang and its ProCharged 5.0L Coyote engine. See what went into this impressive build!
540 cid ProCharged Race Hemi Engine
Ken Lazzeri of INDY Cylinder Heads, is an engine builder rivaling anyone who calls themselves one of the best to build Mopar horsepower. He’s been building engines since he was a teen and he recently finished up a 540 cubic inch ProCharged Race Hemi engine for a fast bracket Cuda. We saw it highlighted on Facebook and had to share the details.
QA1 to Host Open House at New Lakeville, MN Facility
QA1 has announced the company will host its first open house event since the completion of its state-of-the-art facility in 2020. The company’s space will be available to visitors from 7–9 a.m. local time on Friday, July 16. Guided tours of the facility will be followed by a #goDRIVEit cruise to the Street Machine Summer
1,397cc Air-Cooled VW Lowlight Karmann Ghia Engine
Recently, Bruce Engineering finished a build for a customer with a Volkswagen Lowlight Karmann Ghia, a very rare and early variant of the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia built between 1955 and 1959. The engine is based around a mid-‘50s 30-hp engine case and a rare Judson supercharger kit. Check it out!
Permatex and Dylan Hughes Chase the Motorcycle 200 mph Barrier and 2021 Formula Drift
Permatex has partnered with their Formula Drift team driver, Dylan Hughes, to take speed to the next level. In an exclusive online video series, Permatex will document Dylan’s journey as he challenges the 200-mph barrier at the 2021 Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials AMA Land Speed Grand Championship, set for August 28 – September 2, 2021.
Adding Power with Superchargers
Superchargers have been in the market for a long time and there is a large variety to choose from to suit every need, car and budget.
The Crayola Box – a Triple Turbo LB7 Duramax Engine
Until you yourself build an engine to compete in some of the hardest competitions, it’s hard to appreciate the blood, the sweat, the tears, the sleepless nights, and the insane amount of money that goes into accomplishing it. For Jacob Riordan, his triple turbo LB7 Duramax-powered 2002 Silverado literally represents his house, his savings account – his everything. When he couldn’t attend UCC 2021, he was crushed, but he’s not letting that stop him. Find out what went into his Duramax build known as the Crayola Box.
Triple Turbo 4-Cylinder 2.0L TDI VW Engine
Gregoire Blachon, owner of Boxeer LLC, is dedicating the entire month of June to testing at Pike’s Peak. Last year, he was 1-second shy of the diesel hill climb record, and this year he’s returning in his VW Bug equipped with a triple-turbo, 4-cylinder, 2.0L TDI VW engine. Check it out!
959 cid Big Buck Engine
Back in 2015, King, NC-based shop, Buck Racing Engines, was broken into and seven race engines were stolen from inside, valued at nearly half a million dollars in lost inventory. The four thieves responsible were caught and sentenced a year later. However, none of the engines or parts stolen were ever recovered, forcing shop owner
Diesel Transmission Upgrades
Diesel owners who add big horsepower, wheels and tires also need some driveline upgrades to keep it all together.
Compressed Air Supercharged 540 Big Block Chevy Engine
Instead of just building a good, bulletproof motor and throwing compressed air on it, Danny Soliz wanted to build a motor that was designed specifically for compressed air. See why compressed air supercharging is so valuable for boost and component life, and how it impacts this 540 big block Chevy build.
Dissecting 6.6L Duramax Engines
Whether you’re looking for fun or looking to win, the Duramax platform is certainly one to consider. The Duramax engine is can be built up to do just about anything you want. The only obstacle is your wallet.
RIMAC Big Blue Spring Tester
The 1000-lb. Big Blue Spring Tester is now available in limited quantities and is popping up on websites and speed shops via Specialty’s wholesale distribution network.
Speedway Motors Promotes Four Within Company
Speedway Motors, a manufacturer, retailer and distributor of high-quality automotive parts and racing products, announced four recent promotions within the company. “Over the past year, we’ve experienced unprecedented growth,” said Betsy Grindlay, director of marketing and people operations. “As we continue to add new products and new retail and distribution centers, these promotions will help position us to
Elring – Das Original Announces Jeff Guenther Joins its Americas Sales Team
Elring-Das Original, the aftermarket brand of ElringKlinger AG, has announced Jeff Guenther is joining the Americas sales team focusing on the expansion of key aftermarket heavy-duty distribution partners, and will be based in Plymouth, MI. “This is a continuation of our project to become a leading supplier for the gasket category in the United States
ATV & UTV Engines
ATV and UTV sales have continued to soar, so much so that they are more than half of the overall powersports market in terms of unit sales. As such, engine builders can take advantage of rebuilding opportunities.
