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Engine Wiring

Wiring is important because ultimately, it is part of ensuring your engine makes reliable horsepower. We spoke to a couple wiring specialists to get their take on best practices and things to avoid when it comes to engine wiring, no matter if you’re doing a motorcycle, street car or an all-out race car.

Before a wiring job has been done.
Holley Concludes its 2021 LS Fest West

The fourth annual Holley LS Fest West is in the books. Held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway from April 23-25, 2021, gearheads from all over enjoyed being able to get back out and participate in an event dedicated to late-model GM engines. While the dust is still settling, take a few moments and check out

Infiniti G35x LS2 Engine Swap

What started as a stock 2007 Infiniti G35x four-door sedan, has since turned into a drift car thanks to the work of DRZA Auto. The shop swapped the G35’s V6 3.5L engine for a V8 LS2. The job was more complicated than just that, however. Find out what went into the build.

MaXpeedingRods GT35 Universal Turbocharger

The GT35 turbo, which is a universal application turbo, is fit for any four or six-cylinder engine, as well as 3.0L-6.0L engines.

Champion Brands’ 2021 Racing Contingency Program

The Champion 2021 Racing Contingency Program is an all-encompassing marketing program designed to link Champion Motor Oils directly to regional and national racers in many sanctioned racing events in North America. Champion’s new 2021 expanded contingency program supports race teams from dirt track to pavement, gas to diesel, and circle track to drag racing with contingency cash pay-out

Import Transmission Upgrades

As more and more people are building high-performance import engines, the need for more robust transmission components is growing as well.

Edelbrock Donates Engine for Fix-A-Flat’s Restomod

Edelbrock is assisting Fix-A-Flat in celebrating their 50th anniversary giveaway of a Restomod 1970 Chevrolet C10 by providing a Performer Small-Block Chevy 350 engine for the build. Edelbrock’s Small-Block 350 produces 310 HP & 375 ft./lbs. of torque.  This engine is ideal for any street rod, muscle car or truck owner looking for 300+ hp performance

Turbocharged 3.0L Toyota 2JZ

One of the bigger projects MA-Motorsports has been working on recently is Mike Power’s Nissan Silvia S15. Mike is an up-and-coming driver for Formula Drift Pro2 and his Nissan is getting the full MA-Motorsports treatment, including this turbocharged 3.0L Toyota 2JZ engine.

Giving Old Pistons New Attitude

I find great joy in creating the pistons I make, and in the joy they bring others. I believe every piston heading to the scrap heap has a story to tell. I try to leave behind imperfections or damage when possible to help preserve the history of the piece.

A Look Inside Race Cast Engineering

Race Cast Engineering provides engineering and manufacturing services while also producing their own products.

International Engine Work

We caught up with several engine builders here in the U.S. to talk about their international engine work and reasons why they think U.S. shops are getting so much international attention.

600 HP Turbocharged M20B30 BMW Engine

When Yves Decan bought an e21 320 project car, the BMW fanatic in him took over. The owner of Munich Icons brought this classic BMW back to life, complete with a turbocharged M20B30 engine rebuild capable of 600 hp! Find out what went into the build!

440 cid Whipple-Blown LS Engine

Attracting customers from hot rod users to doing motors for the Fast and the Furious and the Batmobile to the Drift series, King of the Hammers and Baja 1000, CBM Motorsports churns out a lot of engines. Above all else, the shop, which specializes in LS engine work, does its most business for sand rails, and that’s where this 440 cid Whipple-blown LS engine is heading. Find out what went into this supercharged build.

466 cid LS7 Engine

When you walk the floor of the SEMA Show there’s no shortage of amazing cars, engines and parts in every direction! Just take this 466 cid LS7 engine inside a Chevelle SS as an example! We stopped by Mast Motorsports to get the details. Find out what went into this Mast Motorsports-built LS7 engine!

440 cid LSX Methanol Engine

After spending time as a Marine, Kyle Thompson returned to civilian life with a serious need for speed. He started Thompson Motorsports to feed his passion, and today the Texas-based engine shop churns out 550 engines a year like this 440 cid LSX methanol engine for radial drag racing! Find out went into this low 4-second engine build!

Engine Building Down Under

Over the years, we’ve heard from a number of engine builders here in the States who do a lot of international business with Australian customers. But what about the engine builders actually in Australia? What engines are they working on and what racing series do they support? We caught up with two Australia-based engine builders to get an inside look at their shops and a taste of the industry down under.

Selling Internationally

The internet has changed the way we do everything. Cultures are blending and business has transformed into a global market. Make no mistake, taking the step into international sales will require some preparation, but the tools are at your fingertips like they never have been before.

LS Fest West Pre-Registration Now Open

The LS Fest West event website is currently up to date with all available information on the west coast event at this time. Bowling Green registration is slated to be go live later in the year.

Big Bore LS Engine

Jeff Ginter didn’t have intentions of getting back into the racing industry, but that quickly changed when a customer asked him to build an off-road endurance engine. Now, Jeff Ginter Racing Engines almost exclusively builds LS engines like this big bore version for endurance racing applications. With roughly 800 hp on tap and north of 600 lb.-ft. of torque normally aspirated, who can blame him for coming back to engine building.

454 cid Twin-Turbo LS Engine

With plenty of power and great reliability, this 454 cid twin-turbo LS engine keeps customers knocking at Redline Performance’s door whether they’re here in the States or overseas in the Middle East. Find out what makes this 454 LS Redline’s most popular engine package.