Race Engine Challenge 2019
The build started with an LS1-based 5.3L factory block. The rules of the competition have a minimum cubic inch limit of 370 cid.
Earl’s Fuel Rail Adapters, Submersible Hose, Water Pump Adapters
Holley has released a large assortment of new products from it’s Earl’s Performance Plumbing division – electric water pump adapters, submersible Vapor Guard fuel hose, OEM fuel rail fittings, AN port plugs, quick connect fittings and more.
370 cid LS3 Engine
Eric Roycroft showed up to the 2019 Race Engine Challenge in Charlotte, back in mid-September, with a 370 cid LS3 engine, which he entered into the inline valve class. The part-time engine builder was an underdog among professionals, but he came out on top. Find out what went into his winning LS3 engine build!
Sniper EFI Stealth 4150 Fuel Injection Systems
Holley has announced the release of a new fuel injection system from its Sniper EFI division. Modeled after an Ultra XP carburetor, the Sniper Stealth 4150 features four 100 lb./hr. injectors, dual feed configuration and supports up to 650 hp naturally aspirated.
Jon Capizzi Sets New LS Stock Bottom End Record
Jonathan Capizzi of Holland, MI made the long haul down to Ohio Valley Dragway in Kentucky for the “Turkey Bash 2K19” event. In testing for the race, Capizzi shocked the world when he set a new stock bottom end (SBE) record for LS engines.
STS Twin Turbo Rear Mount Multi-Fit Systems
STS continues to expand its line-up of remote mount turbocharger systems by offering two twin-turbo multi-fit kits. Capable of supporting up to 650 and 760 horsepower respectively, these kits include most of the major components required to adapt rear-mount turbochargers.
632 cid Big Block Chevy Nitrous Engine
Having retired as an automotive technician a few years back, John Messmore needed something fun to occupy his time. His love for building big block Chevys led him to opening his one-man engine shop, J Motorhead Racing Engines, in San Diego where he builds big cubic inch, big blocks like this 632 cid Chevy nitrous engine for grudge racing. Find out what goes into building this 2,000 horsepower beast!
The Dirt on Demolition Derby Engines
Fair food, warm summer nights and the roar of engines firing up can only mean one thing – it is demolition derby season. The days of going to the junkyard and picking up a beater, knocking the windows out, and heading down to the derby are long gone. Now are the days of 400+ horsepower engines, custom drivetrains, cradles, and reinforced cars with solid steel “pointy” bumpers.
iNTECH Intakes for C5 Corvette
Holley has announced the release of two new products from iNTECH Cold Air Intakes – expanded coverage of C5 Generation Corvettes with new designs, intake covers and cleaning product.
MSD 8 Channel Pro 600 CDI
Holley has announced the MSD PRO 600 CDI, an innovative eight-channel capacitive-discharge ignition developed specifically for high-horsepower applications with extreme cylinder pressure and coil-near-plug engine-management systems.
LS Fest X Results
LS Fest X is officially in the books and after 10 years of mayhem, this year has been the biggest event yet.
Toyota/Lexus 1UZ-FE V8 Engine
Engine building isn’t necessarily rocket science, but having spent three years working for Rocket Lab, the New Zealand space program, as the leading hand of propulsion responsible for engine production certainly can’t hurt. That’s the background of Tom Hughes, which has translated into many high-end race engines being built throughout his career and at his new engine shop, Hughes Race Engineering. Find out what aerospace engineering went into this Toyota/Lexus 1UZ-FE V8 race engine!
MSD Crab Cap Ford Distributors
Holley has announced the release of MSD Ford Crab Cap Distributors, the solution to distributor-clearance issues in tight quarters from superchargers, air cleaners, and other large, bulky, components.
MSD Front Drive Distributors
Holley has announced the release of MSD Pro-Billet Front Drive Distributors. Developed for both big block and small block Chevys, they’re perfect for race engines that need a cam-sync signal for EFI systems but don’t have room for a standard distributor.
MSD Atomic Billet Fuel Rails and LS/LT Atomic AirForce Intake Manifolds
Holley has released MSD Atomic Billet Fuel Rails for LS1/2/6, LS7, and LT1 engines. Developed specifically for MSD AirForce Manifolds, they’re available in two versions.
Twin Whipple 540 cid Big Block Chevy Engine
One of Baker Engineering LLC’s recent customers wanted a trophy truck engine with brutal power everywhere. They didn’t have much room on the sides or the front of the engine, but they had room to go vertical, so the shop used it’s background in marine engines to employ a twin Whipple set up on this big block Chevy engine. Find out how the build turned out, and how much brutal horsepower this engine cranks out!
STS Turbochargers and Intercoolers
Holley has announced the release of three new products for turbocharged applications – STS Ball Bearing Turbochargers, STS Journal Bearing Turbochargers, and Frostbite Intercoolers.
LT1 NHRA Stock Eliminator Engine
With a mechanical engineering background and racing in his blood, Brandon Page was destined to become an engine builder. The Clemson and SAM Tech grad opened Page Racing Engines just a year and a half ago, but has already been churning out engine builds like this LT1 NHRA Stock Eliminator engine. Find out what went into the build!
304 cid Ford Coyote Engine
When Tim Eichorn was approached by Horsepower Wars about participating in the LS vs. Coyote Shootout for a chance to show the world what a Ford Coyote engine can do, there was no way he was about to say no to the opportunity. His shop, MPR Racing Engines, grabbed a junkyard F-150 core motor and squeezed every ounce out of their allotted $15,000 budget to create a beast of an engine. Find out how the build came together and how it performed!
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.
