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!
Engine & Hub Dynos: Necessary Tools and Additional Revenue
Being able to see the horsepower and the direct correlation to what is lost in the driveline is invaluable – dynos offer a myriad of benefits for the modern engine shop.
5,000 HP Twin-Turbo 526 cid Hemi Engine
Nicknamed King of the Jungle II, this Trans Am is a Pro275 drag car built by Cory Clemens of Clemens Motorsports Unlimited LLC. The King of the Jungle features a roaring, 5,000 horsepower, twin-turbo, 526 cid Hemi engine from Brad Anderson Enterprises. Check it out!
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.
Ringbrothers Win “Battle of the Builders” at 2022 SEMA Show
Ringbrothers, the world-renowned custom car builder and parts manufacturer, was awarded several top awards at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas for two out of four of its most recent unveiled custom builds – a 1948 Chevrolet Loadmaster dubbed “ENYO” and a 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer codenamed “BULLY.” The Wisconsin-based team’s build “ENYO” took
7.1L Twin-Turbo Duramax Engine
Sterling Diesel Performance is showing off its stunning, fully restored 1972 Chevrolet C10 at the 2022 SEMA Show. Under the hood is a 7.1L Duramax engine with a unique twin-turbo setup. Check it out!
Nitrous-Powered 478 cid Big Block Chevy Engine
Jason Chapman’s 1968 Camaro SS features a nitrous-powered 478 cubic inch big block Chevy engine complete with a Benjamin Franklin $100 wrapped intake manifold. See what else Jason has in this engine build!
2,000 Horsepower Single-Turbo 6.7L Cummins Engine
Finding a solid middle ground between extreme power and streetability is often a difficult task for engine builders and customers to agree on. However, this 6.7L Cummins proves it’s never impossible. This particular engine was built by LinCo Diesel Performance for owner Daniel Hargrove. Check it out!
632 Big Block Chevy Nitrous Engine
Looking to run 5.75-5.80 in the High 5 class of the 2022 Builder’s Brawl, Mike McCoy showed up with his 1966 Chevy II Nova and a BluePrint Engines 632 big block Chevy nitrous engine under the hood. Check it out!
Developing a Honda 2.3L Engine for Road Racing
One of the most important aspects of engine building has nothing to do with the engine at all. You have to understand the customer and what they are trying to achieve.
Engine Bearings’ Impact on Performance
Nowadays, a bearing (in a performance setting) must be both hard and soft. Retaining geometry is of utmost importance, but it also must be malleable and able to adjust for stress and flexing.
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!
Building a 6.0L LS Engine
What’s more legendary than the LS engine? With over 20 years in production, the LS has become the chosen V8 for many an engine builder. This article dives into what you’ll need consider when building a high-performance 6.0L LS engine.
Deck-Plated Single-Turbo 6.7L Cummins Engine
Travis Trent’s F-250 race truck has since ditched the original 6.0L Powerstroke for a new, 1,800-horsepower 6.7L Cummins engine. Check out what makes it special!
Chevrolet Performance Continues Support of Custom Car Builders at Goodguys Events Through 2024
Goodguys, the organizer of America’s favorite car show, has announced the extension of a deal with General Motors to present the Chevrolet Performance GM Iron Builder of the Year and the Chevrolet Performance Retro Iron Builder of the Year awards through the 2024 show calendar. Each show season, Goodguys and Chevrolet Performance will recognize two
Single Turbo 6.0L Powerstroke Engine
Tyler Wood of South East Diesel Supply knows his F-250 King Ranch like the back of his hand, especially the decked out 6.0L Powerstroke under the hood. Don’t miss the details of this diesel engine!
5th Gen 6.7L Cummins Engine
While walking through the Piston Powered Auto-Rama, we met Twisted Customs owner Zach Carpenter and got to check out his 5th Gen 6.7L Cummins-powered Dodge Ram. See what this engine is all about!
950-HP 7.3L Powerstroke Engine
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. A few broken rocker arms and a bent connecting rod didn’t stop David Keyser. In fact, he used it as motivation to build this 7.3L Powerstroke to handle even more horsepower and punishment. Check it out!
SPEC Engines and Road Racing
SPEC racing is attractive because it provides a uniform platform to a driver’s market with more skillful driving and competition.
Turbocharged 6.5L GM Diesel Engine
You won’t see a lot of guys racing 6.5L trucks at the competitive level. Nonetheless, you’ll always find engine builders like Tyler Loewen of 23 Diesel and Off-Road who like a challenge. That’s why he’s building up what he hopes will be one of the baddest, turbocharged 6.5L GM engines out there. Check it out!
