International Engine Work
We caught up with several engine builders here in the U.S. to talk about their international engine work and reasons why they think U.S. shops are getting so much international attention.
Catching Up with King Engine Bearings CEO, Omer Zaslavsky
When we started here in the U.S., we were facing loyal customers of other brands. It was a huge challenge to convince them to try our bearings.
King Engine Bearings Launches New Website
At the height of the racing season, King Engine Bearings, a leading manufacturer of innovative high performance engine bearings, is launching its new racing website featuring an overhauled design and attributes. The new website, www.kingracebearings.com, contains technical information on King race bearing materials, special geometric features, technical articles and more. The site is mobile friendly,
Twin Turbo Flat Six EG33 Subaru Engine
When a former friend and customer tried to steal this twin turbo flat six EG33 Subaru engine after he couldn’t afford to pay for the parts, ASF Machine took ownership of the build and it’s now in a 1993 Impreza sedan with goals of tackling Pike’s Peak. Find out what went into the build!
Diesel Engines & the EPA
Before the EPA started snooping around, there were relatively few restrictions on diesels. That’s starting to change.
The Building Blocks of Diesel Engines
With diesel cylinder blocks, unlike gasoline blocks that may only deal with 25-35 pounds of pressure, diesel can be as much as 250 psi. The block is crucial to keeping everything together.
Engine Builder Live Returns with an Engine Oil Q&A
This Live Stream Engine Oil Q&A will feature Ken Tyger of PennGrade 1® and Engine Builder Editor Greg Jones on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 11am EST. Join us for a Zoom Webinar where you can ask Ken all your engine oil questions – proper engine break-in, engine applications and oil specifications, oil intervals, additives, and of course,
Buying In On Outboard Engines
From single cylinder engines to four cylinders and all the way to V6 and V8 power plants, outboards can deliver 2.5 hp to 600+ hp, and the desire for more keeps climbing.
Installing Marine Engines
According to Bob Teague of Teague Custom Marine, the installation is just as important as the engine build itself.
Inboard Marine Engine Builds
If you build marine engines, you may already know the benefits of a blue mind. As for the engines that run on water, they are a different beast altogether than their land brethren. Building engines that live on the water is a far different challenge.
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.
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.
Engine Refresh Season
Turn-around time for a complete engine refresh varies, depending on their workload and also the parts they need.
964 3.6L Porsche Engine
Wanting to improve his Porsche RS America to a similar level as a Singer Vehicle Design or Gunther Werks build, Joshua Wekstein didn’t have $750,000 to spend. Instead, he enlisted the help of Porsche experts Mirage International, Xtreme Cylinder Heads and Dawes Motorsports, among others, to rebuild his RS America and its 964 3.6L engine. Find out how this unique build turned out!
The V-Twin Engine Market
The V-twin market has been slowly tumbling downhill for the past few years, but it’s not all bad news. The two-wheeled community is coming together to form initiatives that will bring in new riders, and Harley says it signed up more than 3 million of them in 2019.
Engine Masters Challenge 439 cid LS7 Engine
Looking to expand his engine building resume and compete with the big boys, Justin McLendon set out to show what a few guys from SAM Tech could do at an Engine Masters Challenge dyno competition. Find out what went into this 439 cid LS7 engine that placed runner up in the 2019 Engine Masters Challenge Extreme LS class.
LS Engines, They’re So Hot Right Now
The LS engine remains one of the most used platforms for racing and performance applications, whether it’s street/strip, drag racing, off-road racing or even marine.
