Stage 3 Turbo 6.0L Powerstroke Engine
With time and money not an issue, Lead Foot Diesel Performance got to showcase everything they’re capable of on this Ford King Ranch dually build with a turbocharged 6.0L Powerstroke under the hood. See what went into this $150,000+ project.
MAHLE Celebrates 100 Years
Since 1920, MAHLE has developed from a small workshop to one of the largest automotive suppliers with over 160 locations in more than 30 countries. December 1, 2020, marks the 100th anniversary of the company’s founding. It was on that day that the foundation stone for today’s MAHLE Group was laid in Stuttgart. The course for
Resto-Mod Demand Drives Expansion at Classic Recreations
Classic Recreations is in the midst of a major expansion including new car models, the hiring of additional personnel and an additional 24,000 sq. ft. manufacturing and showroom facility in North Texas. This expansion will increase production of their reimagined classic muscle cars to meet growing demand worldwide, as well as accepting high performance restoration projects.
Turbocharged, All-Billet, 460 cid Wagler Duramax Engine
Having dominated sled pulling for many years, Tony Rizzi and Full Pull Diesel Performance have turned their focus to drag racing recently. Using a 1937 Chevy pickup named Outcast, Tony has his sights set on building the first all-steel diesel to run in the 3s in the 1/8th-mile. Find out what went into Outcast’s 3,500-horsepower Wagler Duramax engine.
CNC Machines Keep the $pindle Moving
CNC block machining centers and CNC cylinder hones are some of the most popular machines today. These machines can increase productivity in the shop significantly.
Schooling On Tooling
Let’s face it, tooling costs money, and depending on which type of tooling we are talking about, in some cases, the tooling is at least valued at half the price of the machine.
Roots Blown 540 cid Big Block Chevy Engine
With a focus on early generation small block and big block Chevy builds, David Coté of Hilltoppers Speed Shop particularly enjoys building roots-blown big block Chevy street engines. Who can blame him? Just check out this roots blown 540 cid big block Chevy the shop recently built for a street rod.
Compound Turbo LB7 Duramax Engine
When it comes to Duramax engines, upping the ante has always been the name of the game for Wade Boyd of Diesel Day Dreams. After more than 15 years of progression, R&D and pushing the limits of the platform, Wade has once again raised the bar with his latest compound turbo LB7 Duramax engine aimed at 2,000 horsepower. Find out what went into the custom build!
Induction Heating for Remanufacturing
Induction heating should certainly be a primary consideration as a desired heat source for your current or upcoming reman heating operations.
Ultrasonic Cleaning
The technology remains an excellent cleaning option for machine shops and engine builders looking for cleaning equipment.
NHRA Sues Coca-Cola
The NHRA is suing its sponsor Coca-Cola after Coke officials told the racing series that it was ending its sponsorship, a deal the NHRA says was supposed to run through 2023. In the lawsuit, NHRA claims that Coca-Cola missed a $2.86 million payment in May, 2020. The sponsorship deal is a six-year agreement with Coca-Cola
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.
PRI Show 2020 Health & Safety Update
The number one priority of PRI is the health and safety of all those attending the trade show, including exhibitors, attendees, and all employees of PRI and the Indiana Convention Center (ICC). As a result, PRI is working closely with the City of Indianapolis and the Marion County Public Health Department on detailed safety guidelines, which
3.6 Class Duramax Pulling Engine
When a customer’s pulling truck caught fire and caused some engine damage, Baillie Diesel got to work putting this 3.6 class Duramax engine back together. Find out what went into the rebuild.
Nixon Gear Celebrates 100 Years in Business
Nixon Gear, a division of Gear Motions Inc. located in Syracuse, NY, is celebrating 100 years in business this year. The company was founded by George Nixon in 1920 as Nixon Broach and Tool Company with the intention of selling general machining and special tooling. The company drifted into gear manufacturing and by 1924 it
10 Reasons to be a Diesel Mechanic
There have never been better reasons to be a diesel mechanic than right now.
Customer Service in a Crisis
The world is collectively trying to manage a health crisis, and families and businesses are suffering. Quality customer service has never been more important to your business. Your customers need to feel taken care of, now more than ever. Unlike events that affect a single customer, a crisis affects many, if not all of
Compound Turbo 6.5L Cummins Engine
One of the biggest and baddest engine builds Capital Diesel Performance has ever done is a compound turbo 6.5L Cummins, which features a 6.7L block and a 5.9L crankshaft. Find out what went into the build!
400 cid Turbocharged Small Block Ford Engine
If you’re familiar with the Street Outlaws No Prep competition, chances are you’ve seen a 1988 Fox Body Mustang called Orange Crush. Driven by Chris Varni, Orange Crush features a 400 cid small block Ford engine under the hood built by Nick Dixon and the guys at Pro Street Engines in San Antonio, TX.
Procharged 6.4L Powerstroke Engine
Cass Choate is not a person who can just sweep a problem under the rug. He’s a guy who needs to find a fix and a solution for that problem. Enter one of the diesel world’s biggest problems, the 6.4L Powerstroke. Choate Engineering Performance created a hybrid 6.0L/6.4L with a Procharger and nitrous. Find out what went into the build!
