DEI Adds New VP of Sales & Marketing
Design Engineering, Inc. (DEI) is excited to announce the addition of Brad Bricker to its sales team. As the new Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Bricker will manage the inside sales team focused on DEI’s automotive aftermarket products, as well as work with automotive aftermarket representatives, outside representatives in the RV and Powersports groups, and DEI’s
LTR Engine Build
This Late Model Engines build is centered around Concept Performance’s new LTR block, which is the first aftermarket as-cast aluminum Gen V LT block.
A Look at Lead Times
Lead times are no longer months upon months as they were in the middle of 2020 and throughout 2021, but the situation is still of some concern, and it’s forced engine builders to get creative at times.
America’s Best Engine Shops 2022 | H&H Flatheads
Despite not being a fancy, state-of-the-art set up, Mike and his team at H&H have a great thing going. The equipment does exactly what it needs to, his team is experienced and the shop has built thousands of vintage engines for customers everywhere!
Holley Names Brian Applegate Interim COO
Holley—the platform for performance automotive enthusiasts based in Bowling Green, Kentucky—has announced Brian Appelgate as the interim chief operating officer (COO). He has advised Holley since 2018 as the head of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). As Interim COO, Appelgate will be focused on driving near-term improvement in the end-to-end supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering functional
Twin-Turbo 540 cid Big Block Chevy Engine
Coming all the way from Colorado to St. Louis for the 2022 Builder’s Brawl was Justin Willis and his 1971 Nova, which features a twin-turbo 540 cid big block Chevy engine capable of 2,000 horsepower. Check out the details of this engine build!
Supercharged 477 cid Hemi Engine
Just five years ago, Brandon Sandlian was pretty green to drag racing and engine building. Today, the opposite is true. In just a short amount of time, Brandon has committed to being among the best, and thanks to a 1953 Studebaker with a blown alcohol 477 cid Hemi engine, he’s winning races. Check it out.
Engine Oil for Performance Import Engines
Making that right oil selection isn’t always as easy as it may seem. Multiple viscosities, grades and the choice between conventional and synthetic make it a bit more complex.
Turbocharged 6.0L LS Engine
When it comes to the drag-and-drive world, it’s all about your hustle and motivation. Brandon Doller of Lowdoller Motorsports certainly didn’t lack any motivation. He worked his tail off leading up to the 2022 Midwest Drags to complete his ’70 Nova and its 98mm turbocharged 6.0L LS engine. Check it out!
Hot Shot’s Secret Announces Battle Scarred Motorsports Scholarship Donation and Contest
Hot Shot’s Secret has announced a $6,000 donation to Battle Scarred Motorsports (BSM) and a new online contest open to veterans and first responders. Battle Scarred Motorsports, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, provides veterans and first responders a once-in-a-lifetime motorsports experience either racing on a track or working in the pits. A long supporter of veteran causes
ADRL Cancels Schedule, Shuts Down Sanctioning Body
The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) has canceled the remaining dates of the 2022 Extreme Racing Oil & Fuel ADRL Tour Presented by RJS Racing. ADRL as a drag racing sanctioning body is also being shuttered, effective immediately. ADRL General Manager Andy Carter released the following statement: Regretfully, we have made the decision not to
SEMA Offers Worldwide Recognition through Ultimate Vehicle Competition Battle of the Builders
SEMA is calling all SEMA Show car builders to register for SEMA Battle of the Builders, the aftermarket industry’s ultimate vehicle competition. Open exclusively to builders with a car or truck displayed at the annual trade show, the competition celebrates and honors top builders for participating in what many consider to be the pinnacle of automotive
Single-Turbo 6.7L Cummins Pro Mod Engine
Johnny Gilbert of Stainless Diesel has a brand-new setup this year to help him compete with the gas Pro Mod guys. He’s been dialing in a Pro Mod diesel Corvette featuring a Wagler Competition-built, all-billet, 6.7L Cummins engine. With 3,500 hp on hand, Gilbert is looking at 3.80s in the eighth! Check it out!
IMG Acquires Majority Stake in Barrett-Jackson
MG, an Endeavor company and global leader in events, media, sports and fashion, has acquired a majority stake in Barrett-Jackson, the premier collector car auction and live events company. IMG, which owns, operates and commercially represents hundreds of events around the world, including Frieze art fairs, the Madrid and Miami Open tennis tournaments, Formula Drift,
Joe Baker’s Kras KR1000
KR1000 surfacer is a perfect fit for the automotive machine shop and the KR1500 surfacer for the diesel shop.
High Horsepower Engine Sealing
In the context of high-horsepower engine building, the pressure on a cylinder head can be so great that it can, in effect, marginally push it away from the engine block. This makes engine sealing one of the more prevalent challenges, and it gives whole new meaning to the phrase “keep your head down.”
Women in Motorsports: Katie Coleman
Katie is an engine builder and cylinder head specialist for LinCo Diesel Performance (LDP) who has more than 15 years of engine shop experience. Her level of experience, knowledge and talent is always in high demand.
Women in Motorsports: Hannah Maloof
Hannah Maloof of Maloof Racing Engines is always looking to better herself whether it’s more impressive stunts, faster drag racing or building more horsepower. Everything she does is positioning herself to take further advantage of what this industry can offer.
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!
Diesel Fasteners: Is The Competition Growing?
As many of you know, under higher combustion pressure, having your cylinder head(s) effectively clamp down the block surface is absolutely critical. Therefore, choosing a brand of head stud that you trust to get the job done is just as important.
