ProCharged 557 cid Big Block Chevy Engine
This is one of the most popular engine combinations at PAR Racing Engines. Built from 540 cid to 588 cid, this ProCharged 557 cid big block Chevy is a proven setup for Top Sportsman, Top Dragster and even drag-and-drive applications. Check out what makes this such a great build!
Engine Builder Magazine Announces 2023 Diesel of the Year Winner
Engine Builder magazine has announced its annual Diesel of the Year winning engine – a Billet 7.0L Powerstroke – based on the 6.0L platform and built by Jared Alderson of Kill Devil Diesel in Poplar Branch, NC. Members of Kill Devil Diesel accepted the Diesel of the Year award at Engine Builder’s PRI Party, sponsored
Engine Builder Magazine Announces 2023 Engine of the Year Winner
Engine Builder magazine has announced its annual Engine of the Year winner for 2023 – a Twin-Turbo 5.0L Coyote engine – built by Joe Irwin of Fast Forward Race Engines in New Port Richey, FL. Joe Irwin and his team accepted the award at Engine Builder’s PRI Party, sponsored by The ArmaKleen Company and Safety-Kleen,
America’s Best Engine Shops 2023 | Warren Diesel Injection
For 13 years, Jesse and the team at WDI have been putting out stellar fuel system products and compete engines to the diesel community.
Twin-Turbo 4.8” Bore Space Billet Hemi Engine
There’s a lot of impressive engines that come out of Noonan Race Engineering in Spartanburg, SC. But, the 4.8″ bore space billet Hemi engine was the one that started it all for the high-performance engine and machine shop. Check out the details of this water block 4.8″ bore space billet Hemi.
Turbocharged and Nitrous-Boosted LB7 Duramax Engine
Wyatt Stengel’s 1970 GMC K15 is a cherished family heirloom. However, that didn’t stop him from turning it into a drag racing powerhouse thanks to an upgraded LB7 Duramax engine. Check out what went into the four-year project that blends aesthetics and horsepower.
PRI to Showcase EKarting Classic
Performance Racing Industry (PRI) will bring live racing action back to the PRI Show in Indianapolis with the PRI Ekarting Classic presented by Top Kart USA. High-performance electric karts will race on a track located on the Lucas Oil Stadium floor throughout the show Dec. 7-9, 2023. “Our partnership with Top Kart USA offers a
Compound-Turbo “Shredder” 5.9L Cummins Engine
Like any sensible diesel guy, Chris Voorheis got a small taste of diesel performance and immediately wanted more. His 2006 Mega Cab went from a daily driver to a sled puller to now a formidable drag racing vehicle thanks to a compound-turbo “Shredder” 5.9L Cummins from Industrial Injection. Check out what went into the build!
Pat Musi 632 cid Big Block Chevy Nitrous Engine
We couldn’t only highlight one engine while visiting Pat Musi and Musi Racing Engines earlier this summer in Mooresville, NC. This is one of Musi’s tried and proven 632 nitrous combinations for drag racing applications. It’s our Engine of the Week!
Comp Eliminator 347 cid Small Block Chevy Engine
Utilizing a unique block, a particular cylinder head and manifold combination and some parts from an old Pro Stock truck engine, Sandy Wilkins of Wilkins Racing Engines built his customer a 347 cid small block Chevy engine for Comp Eliminator that should make 2.88 horsepower per cubic inch! Check it out!
Turbocharged 6.0L Powerstroke Engine
With a last name of Ford, it’s a good thing Dylan Ford of Abilene Diesel Performance is a Powerstroke guy. In fact, he’s found a true passion for 6.0L Powerstrokes and recently built a race truck with a turbocharged and nitrous-assisted 6.0L Powerstroke for drag racing. Check it out!
HED’s 540 cid Billet Big Block Chevy Engine
As drag-and-drive events continue to emerge and grow in popularity, more and more competitors are looking to up their cars’ performance levels on both the track and street. That’s exactly why this particular customer came to Pete Harrell and Harrell Engine & Dyno for a 540 cubic inch billet big block Chevy engine build. Check it out!
Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki Storm to Pro Stock Motorcycle World Championship
Gaige Herrera won his first NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle World Championship and 11th race of the season as he faced off against his Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki teammate Eddie Krawiec for a fourth-straight race at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Pomona, CA, on Sunday. Race Highlights Riding a
500 cid Top Fuel Hemi Engine
Boasting 10,000-12,000 horsepower, Top Fuel dragsters run a supercharged, nitro-breathing, billet Hemi engine. To keep these engines living throughout the season, shops like Pro Motor Engines are part of the engine program. Shop owner Dennis Borem walks us through how he helps Rick Ware Racing and Clay Millican’s Top Fuel Hemi engines.
NHRA Announces Mission Foods as New Title Sponsor
NHRA officials have announced that Mission Foods—a leading producer of tortillas and wraps—will be named the title sponsor of the NHRA’s premier professional series. Starting in the 2024 season, it will be known as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. The multiyear title series partnership begins next year as the NHRA celebrates its 73rd year in
Stroker 421 cid Small Block Chevy UMP Dirt Modified Engine
When it comes to Dirt Modified engines, customers are looking for an engine combo that is durable and produces good power. For those reasons, Gibbons Motorsports’ stroker 421 cubic inch small block Chevy engine is a go-to package, and has thrived in this segment of racing. Check it out!
Turbocharged 6.7L Cummins Engine
Jonathan Montesino has been building and campaigning his Ford Ranger for years, and with a turbocharged 6.7L Cummins under the hood, it now boasts a 4.23-second ET at 175 mph.
1,300-Plus HP 615 cid Big Block Chevy Engine
PAR Racing Engines is one of the most successful and well-respected shops on the East coast. When we visited earlier in 2023, we got to see the shop in all its glory, and a pair of 615 cubic inch big block Chevy engines that each crank out over 1,300 hp!
Supercharged 4.900” Bore Space Hemi Engine
Building upon its 4.800″ bore space Hemi engine platform, Noonan Race Engineering made improvements to its 4.900″ bore space Hemi engine to the point that its now one of the engine shop’s bread and butter builds. Don’t let that fool you – this engine is packed with unique features and the performance to back it all up. Check it out.
Turbocharged 5.9L 12-Valve Cummins Engine
Logan Yelton’s ’93 Dodge has gone through quite the transformation. It was once used to transport him and his wife to prom back in the day to now burning rubber on the drag strip with 1,800 horsepower on command. This 5.9L 12-valve Cummins-powered monster has done it all. See what went into the build!
