727 cid Hemispherical Headed Engine
Valued at over $66,000, this 727 cid Hemispherical Headed engine built by Sonny’s Racing Engines was prominently displayed at the 2018 PRI Show in Indianapolis as Sunnen’s 30th Annual Charity Sweepstakes engine. The proceeds benefitted Victory Junction, a camp for children living with serious medical conditions. Find out how much horsepower and money this powerplant made!
We’re Gonna Party Like It’s 1918
No disrespect to Prince, but 1999 was really nothing to party about. At least not when you consider the possibility of celebrating 100 years with no end in sight. But before we get too deep in the past, let’s return to the present … and the future. As of May 1, 2018, engine builders,
GET’M Garage Turns 1, Celebrates with Acquisition of MaxJet
In conjunction with its first year anniversary, GET’M Garage has acquired the MaxJet brand from Memphis, TN-based Comp Performance Group.
Birthdays With a Zero Really Are Better
When you’re young, birthdays matter. That first one? Pretty important, especially because they give you a cake that you get to eat all by yourself. After that, the parties are goofy fun, and for a few years in your teens, it’s really good. At 16 you get your license, at 17 you can get into
455 Ford Trophy Truck Engine
After 543 miles of endurance desert racing, there are only a handful of engines that complete the journey, unless of course that engine was built by Kevin Kroyer of Kroyer Racing Engines. The engine shop’s 455 Ford Trophy Truck engine nabbed three of the top four spots at the 2018 Baja 500. Find out what goes into making this 455 Ford one tough performance engine.
The 2018 Engines of the Year
The 20th Anniversary of the International Engine of the Year Awards was recently held, and top honors went to nine different engines. The International Engine of the Year Awards are presented by Engine Technology International magazine.
Sunnen’s 30th Engine Charity Sweepstakes Prize to be Sonny Leonard-Built 727 cid Hemi
Sonny Leonard and the team from Sonny’s World Class Racing, Lynchburg, VA, have volunteered to build a high performance engine for the Sunnen Engine Charity Sweepstakes at PRI. This will be the 30th anniversary of the Sunnen Engine Charity Sweepstakes.
STA-BIL Celebrates 60 Years of Keeping Engines Running Smoothly
For 60 years, STA-BIL, a fuel stabilizer, has helped consumers protect their cars, boats and small engines from the inside out. What began as one product has evolved to more than 25.
Fel-Pro Brand Gaskets Celebrates 100 Years
The 100th anniversary celebration will span an extensive schedule of customer-focused activities culminating in an industry and community open house on July 21, 2018, at the Fel-Pro engineering, manufacturing and distribution complex in Skokie, Illinois.
Lincoln Electric Opens New Welding Technology & Training Center
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. held an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its new Welding Technology & Training Center in Cleveland.
Mike Rowe Admits Leakage Problems in New Fel-Pro Campaign
Mike Rowe, media personality known for bringing attention to all sorts of dirty situations, says he had a leakage problem – but he got help and hopes his words can help others deal with embarrassing leaks too. In a comprehensive consumer awareness campaign from Fel-Pro Gaskets, a brand from Federal-Mogul Motorparts, vehicle owners are urged
Four Teams Qualify for Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Dual National Championship
Twenty-five teams competed at the RP Expo, and four will advance to the Dual National Championship held later this year at the SEMA and PRI Shows.
Twin-Turbo V6 Nissan GT-R Engine
When people think of big horsepower, a Nissan GT-R engine isn’t typically at the top of the list. But give Mike Cogburn of CP Engines a GT-R engine, and he’ll do wonders. “People can’t fathom the fact that a V6 is making this kind of power.” Read to find out how much power this twin-turbo V6 Nissan GT-R engine makes and how it was done.
Ford 6.7L/7.3L Diesel Power Stroke
A new infographic tracks the horsepower and torque of Ford Super Duty Power Stroke diesel engines over four generations, showing a dramatic increase in power levels since 1999.
Lubrication Specialties Inc. Names Kyle Fischer Director of Marketing, Bob Miller Director of Sales
Lubrication Specialties Inc. has announced that two key management positions have been filled—Director of Marketing and Director of Sales.
MAHLE Introduces New Performance Gaskets
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. has introduced a new line of MAHLE Performance gaskets for high-performance engines. The line initially covers select gaskets for the most popular engines modified for increased output.
‘Better Way’ Campaign Aims to Improve Dana Customer Service
During a press conference at the 2017 AAPEX Show in Las Vegas, Dana Corp. introduced a new campaign designed to provide a better customer experience for customers using the Victor Reinz and Spicer brands in the aftermarket.
Engine Awards
When we launched the Performance Engine Builder of the Year competition in 2012, we looked at it as a chance to celebrate the unsung heroes of the racing world.
Small Block 363 Ford Engine
Just three short years ago, Aaron Yaghoubian was a kid with a hot rod hobby. He didn’t know much about engine and machine work, but after buying Arlington Machine, he got a mentor and put forth his full effort to make himself and his shop a success. Today, he’s rebuilding engines like this small block 363 Ford engine.
Chevrolet Reveals its 2018 COPO Camaro at Hot Wheels HQ
Chevrolet revealed the 2018 COPO Camaro at Hot Wheels headquarters in conjunction with the announcement of the 2018 Camaro Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Edition. The COPO Camaro features an exclusive Supercrush exterior color and a Hot Wheels appearance package that will be offered with the latest edition of Chevrolet’s factory-built drag racer. An all-new, high-revving 302 Gen V Small Block is also available.
