D-A Brad Penn Security Non Detergent Motor Oil
D-A Brad Penn Security Non Detergent Motor Oil is an SAE 30, detergent and anti-wear free lubricating oil formulated with refined PennGrade base oil and anti-foam to minimize cavitation.
Brad Penn Lubricants Renames Racing Oil Brand to Penn Grade 1 High Performance Oil
First introduced in 2001, the Penn Grade 1® line has enjoyed remarkable growth within the racing segment. With the reduction of zinc and phosphorous in a majority of oils, the Penn Grade 1® Oils have realized tremendous growth within the classic, historic, vintage, muscle car and hot rod markets, which led to the name change,
Supercharged 521 cid Brad Anderson Hemi Engine
Amanda Hoover and Eddie Rogers have been campaigning their Chevelle from Hell for nearly a decade. Helping give the car its name is a screw-blown 521 cubic inch Hemi engine. Check out the details of this build done by Chris Duncan Race Cars!
D-A Lubricant Launches New Look for PennGrade and PennGrade1 Brands
The PennGrade passenger car motor oil lineup is now color coded to demonstrate the distinct levels of viscosities between the synthetic, full synthetic and premium full synthetic motor oils.
VP Racing Fuels Promote Deel and Glady to Directors
VP Racing Fuels, Inc., regarded worldwide as the leader in racing, performance fuel products, and branded retail, announced today that Andy Deel and Richard Glady have been promoted to Director of their respective divisions. Most recently, Division Manager, Consumer Products, Andy Deel has been named Director, Consumer Products. “Andy has demonstrated strong leadership in managing
ZSR’s 438 Small Block Ford Engine
Looking to break out with an engine shop all his own, Zach Smith wanted to make sure his shop would have a niche market. He chose to build only Ford engines since those were the powerplants his family always raced with. Zach and his wife Tori opened ZSR Engines in 2015. The shop was initially
Methanol Injected 427 Small Block Ford Engine
Looking to add more horsepower to his ’86 Foxbody Mustang bracket car, Adam Hartwig went to the drawing board and came up with a unique engine set up. It was this methanol injected, blown 427 small block Ford engine. Find out what went into the custom build.
Chevy SB2 Engine
When a turnkey opportunity with an established business on its last legs fell in the laps of Clayton and Christine Smith, it was too good to pass up. Today, what is now Fastime Racing Engines, builds all kinds of domestic V8 horsepower, including this Chevy SB2 engine for dirt modified. Find out what went into this build!
Suzuki GSX-R1000 Nitrous Engine
After meeting Angie McBride at the race track and building her motorcycle engines for Outlaw Pro Street back in the day, Landon Ingram’s engine shop, G-Force Race Engines, got put on the map. Today, he specializes in Hayabusa and Suzuki sport bike engines for drag racing applications, just like this nitrous GSX-R1000. Find out what goes into this G-Force custom build!
438 cid N/A Small Block Ford Engine
With a focus on building Ford engines, Zach Smith of ZSR Engines wanted to build his customer a naturally aspirated engine for bracket racing that was really low maintenance, didn’t cost an arm and a leg to race and could go multiple seasons without having to come back to the shop. Feast your eyes on the result – a 438 cid small block Ford capable of some serious horsepower. Find out what went into the build.
959 Big Buck Engine
It was about three years ago that Charlie Buck Jr. almost walked away from engine building. In 2015, Buck Racing Engines was broken into and nearly $500,000 worth of engines were stolen. The shop has since recovered, and things are back to normal, which means building engines like this 959 Big Buck nitrous engine. Don’t miss out on the details of this motor!
540 Big Block Chevy Marine Engine
Tyler Crockett Marine Engines might dabble in some monster truck and drag race engine building, but nearly 95 percent of the shop’s work is reserved for marine engines like this popular 540 cid big block Chevy built on a Dart block with a 4.250˝ crank in it. Find out what else goes into making this marine engine crank out 950 horsepower!
Flat Tappet Camshaft Break-in Procedure
Note: New lifters must be installed with your new camshaft prior to Installation: • Check the compatibility of the camshaft with the remainder of the valve train components (valve springs, rockers, etc.) • On race type, high spring load applications, use lighter load springs or remove the inner spring (dual spring application) just for break-in.
Race vs. Street Oil and Lubricants: The Great Zinc Debate Continues
In racing applications, it’s not usually so serene. Engines live on the edge. Engine builders and racers are always fighting and scratching for more power, more torque, just that little something extra, even 100 rpm off the corner more than the next guy – but it comes with a price. About the only protection these
Racing Oil and Additves
Engine oil has sometimes been compared to a cake mix. The base oil is like the flour and the additives are the spices. How much is used of each varies by the type of cake and its intended use. Birthday cakes don’t really work for weddings. Engine builders have also been compared to gourmet chefs,
Performance Oils and Additives: Got Zinc?
How do you choose the right oil for your racing or performance engine application? While you don’t have to be a chemist to know there are differences in oil formulations, these variations can be as broad as the type of oil, or as specific as the additive package that is used. Your father’s motor oil
1,000-Plus HP Twin-Turbo 6.2L LSA Engine
Chris Hein’s 1933 Factory Five Racing Ford 3-window coupe and its twin-turbo 6.2L LSA engine were put together in the span of three months. The combo not only survived Sick Week 2023, but it thrived in the Stick Shift class, securing a 3rd-place finish. Check it out!
2023 PPIHC Race to the Clouds Summary
Colorado Springs, Colorado — The 101st Running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo has wrapped up for 2023, but the stories of feats and achievements on Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain continue to be told. Drivers in six divisions stepped up to podium finishes while seven race
David Donohue Sets Time Attack 1 Qualifying Record at Pikes Peak
Colorado Springs, Colorado – It’s Race Week and the 101st Running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo is gearing up. The first day of practice and qualifying took place early this morning as 66 drivers got their first look at the mountain in one of three sections. LOWER
ProCharged 406 cid Small Block Chevy Engine
In an effort to keep his 1957 Bel Air mostly original, Stew Hill kept the car primarily steel, but opted for a fiberglass hood. Under the hood, however, is a ProCharged 406 cid small block Chevy built by Riegel Engines. Check it out!
