3,000-HP LLY Duramax Engine
Brett Deutsch’s 1969 Chevy C10 currently holds the record for the fastest diesel-powered Pro Stock truck in the quarter mile. Under the hood is this single-turbo LLY Duramax engine. Check it out!
The Re-Emergence of Rotary Engines
Rotary engines should not be discarded as technology of the past. Rather, they should be improved and used on a wider scale to power more efficient and greener vehicles.
Dirty Hooker Diesel’s Turbocharged 460 cid Billet Aluminum Duramax Engine
Last Minute Hooker is a storied truck in UCC history, and this year, owner Tony Burkhard and his son Tyler continued that legacy with a third-place podium finish at the end of the weekend courtesy of their turbocharged 460 cubic inch billet aluminum Duramax engine. Check it out!
98mm Twin-Turbo 572 cid SMX Engine
After keeping his 1993 wagon stashed away for the past nine years, when Steve Morris of Steve Morris Engines was ready to race again, he knew the wagon needed something special. Steve gave it a full Pro Mod chassis and one of his twin-turbo 572 cid SMX engine setups! Check out this awesome billet engine!
Turbocharged 6.4L Cummins Engine
This 6.4L engine under the hood of Aaron Reynolds’ ’94 Ram 2500 helped the truck knock off a 5.51 at 136 mph in the eighth mile. Check out the details of the build!
Blown 414 cid Small Block Chevy Engine
Jeremy Bonnett is no stranger to the drag-and-drive scene. He’s been at it for a number of years. Those familiar will surely recognize his 1929 Pontiac featuring a blown 414 cubic inch small block Chevy. Check it out in our newest Engine of the Week!
Naturally Aspirated 709 cid All-Billet Hemi Engine
James “Doc” McEntire’s 1968 Chevy Camaro nicknamed “See Red” features a 709 cubic inch all-billet Hemi engine built by Goodwin Competition, which competes in the naturally aspirated class of drag-and-drive events across the country. It’s a naturally aspirated car in a power adder world, but that’s not stopping Doc from his winning ways. Check out this awesome engine!
Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Racing
We may never know if the chicken or the egg came first, but we do know the car was here before the drag race, though not by much. It didn’t take long before early cars were lining up, side-by-side, and drag racing became a thing. Ford’s flathead V8 came next, and the decade of the
Camrie Caruso will Rep SCAT Crankshafts at NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
As the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series begins to pick up speed, Pro Stock rookie driver Camrie Caruso continues to succeed on and off the track. The 24-year-old racer from Denver, North Carolina, will experience the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals for the first time with a new look Chevrolet Camaro featuring the branding of
The World of Off-Road Race Engines
While there’s no concrete formula for building a quality off-road race engine, some shops follow individual steps that help them to craft the perfect engine for the customer.
950-HP 7.3L Powerstroke Engine
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. A few broken rocker arms and a bent connecting rod didn’t stop David Keyser. In fact, he used it as motivation to build this 7.3L Powerstroke to handle even more horsepower and punishment. Check it out!
Single Turbo 444 cid 7.3L Powerstroke Engine
Brian Jelich of JeliBuilt Performance has owned a 2000 F-350 with a 7.3L Powerstroke for half his life. As such, in those 18 years he’s owned the truck, he’s continued to push the performance of the 7.3L, and today it’s the fastest 1/8th-mile 4×4 Powerstroke out there. Check it out!
ProCharged 7.3L Ford Godzilla Engine
We came across Willis Performance Enterprises’ latest, and arguably most impressive, Godzilla engine build during the 2021 PRI show – this 1,500+ horsepower, ProCharged Godzilla engine. What’s super impressive about the build is it still utilizes the Ford Godzilla’s stock block, crank and cylinder head castings to achieve those high-horsepower levels. Check it out!
Sin City Diesel’s Compound Turbo 6.7L Cummins Engine
Looking to build a shop truck capable of 1,000+ horsepower, sled pulling and 10-second passes, Sin City Diesel and Off-Road owner Frank Davis chose a compound turbo 6.7L Cummins for his 2006 2500 mega cab. Check it out!
Climate Change’s Mechanical Injected 12-Valve Triple Turbo 6.7L Cummins Engine
Do you believe in Climate Change? Regardless of your scientific standpoint, we can all agree that this 2000 Dodge Dakota Pro Mod truck named Climate Change featuring a mechanical injected 12-valve triple turbo 6.7L Cummins engine is absolutely awesome! The guys at Warren County Diesel and Scheid Diesel are aiming to make this the fastest diesel truck on Earth.
Wössner Pistons Strengthens U.S. Team with New Powersports Industry Specialists
As Wössner North America (N.A.) continues to increase its presence in the North American piston market, the company has chosen to add two powersports industry specialists to its U.S.-based team to help lead the way. Wössner has over 40 years of experience in the high-performance racing industry. Used and endorsed by top U.S. teams like
Compound Turbo 6.0L Powerstroke Engine
Since 2015, Travis Keyser has been building up his 2005 Ford F-350 with intentions of making one of the baddest 6.0L Powerstrokes in the area. With help from Kill Devil Diesel, Wagler Competition and Warren Diesel, he’s well on his way. Check it out!
QMP Racing’s MC-1: A Game Changer for Measuring Components
Brad Lagman’s MC-1 is a holistic approach specifically designed to eliminate human error and support the engine builder with value-added tooling that brings accuracy, repeatability, reproducibility and assurance to the high-performance engine building community. As more and more long-time experts in this industry become scarce, the need to replace their knowledge of touch and feel with instruments such as a micrometer is imperative.
Shop Solutions January 2022
Check out these Shop Solutions from builders across the country!
MAHLE Ford EcoBoost 2.3L PowerPak Plus Piston Kit
MAHLE Motorsport’s 2.3L PowerPak kit is loaded with value-added features for reliable power production for any 2.3L EcoBoost engine.
