6.4L Magnum 392 Charity Engine Build Takes Shape
Dare to be different. That was the idea. And right out of the gate I was hit with skepticism. “Why are you doing that?” “What if you did this?” But my answer was always no, you’re going to read about that anywhere. Not that this is a bad thing, it just wasn’t what I wanted
Quick Fuel Technology Black Diamond Intake Manifold
Quick Fuel Technology is known for its innovative high performance and racing carburetors, and most recently for its Black Diamond heat-resistant coatings. These coatings are available on many of its carburetors and new QFI electronic fuel injection. To complete the package, QFT is offering a Black Diamond square bore, four-barrel intake manifold that fits ’57-’86
Trans Dapt S10V8 Swap Kits for 1986-2000 GM Small Blocks
Fans of the pint-sized Chevy S10 pickup love their trucks. Whether they are lifted, lowered, or totally custom, one thing they can all agree on is the desire for more power. Though this compact pickup was never offered with a V8 option, S10 owners have been able to make their own thanks to Trans Dapt’s
Just in Time – Addressing Timing Component Replacement and Upgrades
The timing components that drive a camshaft affect valve timing, ignition timing (if the engine has a cam-driven distributor), compression, engine performance and fuel economy. Because of this, the timing components must be in good condition with minimal wear and slop, and they must be durable enough to maintain accurate timing for the service life
CP-Carrillo Bullet Rods
As the global economic climate continues to change, CP-Carrillo has announced a new product division to stay current as the industry shifts to new directions. The Bullet series of pistons and rods will be the flagship for this new venture. Now in stock are CP-Carrillo Bullet Rods for Small Block Chevy and LS series engines.
Reinvention Project Revealed: Valvoline unveils Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s and Jimmie Johnson’s Classic Truck Creations
Valvoline and Hendrick Motorsports today unveiled two completely reinvented, redesigned classic Chevrolet trucks, the culmination of the brand’s first-of-its kind Reinvention Project campaign. After several weeks collaborating with the expert mechanics at Hendrick Performance, Sprint Cup Series drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jimmie Johnson inspected their finished trucks. The two then went head-to-head in a
Growing a Reputation in the Dirt
For late-model stock car engine builders back in the day, it was a different time and a different place. During the 1960s and up until the late 1970s, there were no professional engine builders where a race-ready motor could be purchased. Just ask Morgan Chandler, an inductee of the National Dirt Late Model (NDLM) Hall
Edelbrock Signature Series Valve Cover
Edelbrock has expanded its Signature Series valve cover line to now include 194-292 Chevrolet inline six cylinder engines. The new Signature Series valve cover (#4477) is designed to fit 1962-1988 (USA) and 1962-2001 (South America) 194-292 inline six cylinder engines. This valve cover has two stock-style baffled breather holes and a baffled PCV hole on
Assembling the Pieces of Our 392 Magnum Project
Customer sales reps (CSR) who work for your local W.D., or any parts person for that matter, are expected to not only take orders, but are often times called upon to choose the parts a shop will use for a build or repairs. Reps may be asked to help diagnose a problem or failure without
Vintage V8s: Exploring 100 Years of Cadillac Engines
For more than a century, the name Cadillac has been synonymous with performance, style and passion. And in those early years of the Cadillac Automobile Company, it was a former loom mechanic – Henry Martyn Leland – who was credited with forging the technologies that separated Cadillac from the other automobile businesses that were springing
Weighing in on Balancing Work
Whether you’re building a stock engine, a high-revving performance engine or a slow-turning diesel engine, you can’t overlook the importance of balance. Every time the pistons in a reciprocating internal combustion engine change direction, they generate a force. That force is created by the reciprocating and rotating mass of the piston and rod assembly. If
Choosing the ‘Right’ Oil
Every engine builder knows the importance of using not only high-quality motor oil in an engine, but also an oil that has the right additive package and viscosity for the application. This is especially important in performance applications where extremes of heat and pressure can push many ordinary motor oils to the brink. Motor oil
2014 Marks 5th Annual Holley LS Fest
Holley has announced September 5-7, 2014 are the official dates for the 5th annual Holley LS Fest. Once again Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Kentucky will host the largest all-LS celebration in the country. 2013 saw record numbers of both participants and spectators and there was already excitement in the air about 2014 being
ARP Main Stud Kits
Industry leading fastener manufacturer ARP has recently released a dozen main stud kits for OEM and aftermarket applications, as well as high performance main bolt kits. Notable among these are kits for the new Dart LS Next block, as well as Dart SHP small block Chevy and Ford engines. ARP’s Pro Series studs and bolts
Scorpion Endurance Series Shaft Mount Rocker Arms
Take your rocker arms to the top level with more horsepower and reliability with race proven performance from Scorpion Racing. Give your small block Chevy the rock-solid valve control of shaft mount rocker arms. Made in the USA for the most demanding endurance racing applications, Scorpion’s Endurance Series Shaft Mount Rocker Arms smoothly transfer camshaft
Five Minutes With Cary Redman, National Sales Manager, Edelbrock LLC
Every so often, Aftermarket News selects one aftermarket industry professional to get to know a little better. Participants are asked to respond to a series of questions that can be answered in about the same amount of time you might spend chatting at the office coffee pot or waiting for an elevator. In today’s installment
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jimmie Johnson team up with Valvoline for Reinvention Project
Starting February 11, 2014, car enthusiasts everywhere can put their know-how to the test in an attempt to guess the various features of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s and Jimmie Johnson’s creations. A virtual garage hosted at www.ReinventionProject.com invites consumers to select the parts that the drivers hand-picked for their high-performance trucks, from Chevrolet Performance engines, to American Eagle
Land Speed Racing Takes Flight
The East Coast Timing Association (ECTA) might be a mystery to some motorsports fans. For nearly 20 years, its vehicle and motorcycle racing venues have been held at two defunct airports east of the Mississippi. But those in the know will tell you that the Speed Trials group is one of a number of automotive land
World Products Gen VI Compatible Big Block
World Products is offering a new Gen VI Big Block compatible design. This block uses a one-piece rear seal, and has the Gen VI style oil pan rail and front cover bolt pattern. The block can utilize either the OE type roller lifters or +.300″ tall tie bar lifters. It also features a Mk IV
The Inner Workings of Variable Valve Timing
Variable Valve Timing (VVT) is a way to advance/retard valve timing, and change duration, overlap and even lift in some applications while the engine is running. VVT is computer-controlled and typically uses oil pressure to change the position of a phaser mechanism on the end of the camshaft to advance or retard cam timing. VVT
