Are Carbs Making You Look Bad? – The Best Engine Build Means Nothing If It Doesn’t Run Right
It’s hard to believe that we’re still talking about carburetors in 2017, especially since the last vehicle sold in America with a carburetor was more than 25 years ago. This seemingly rudimentary device has been fueling the internal combustion engine since its inception more than 100 years ago.
How You Can Increase Your Payoff by Including a Transmission With Your Engine Builds
Bundling two or more products into a single package simplifies the buying process for a consumer, saving both time and money. This isn’t limited to household goods and groceries. An engine builder can increase his bottom line by selling more than one product, such as a transmission. And additional accessories and services also can be added.
QuickTime’s Bellhousing Selector Simplifies Finding the Right Bell for Your Engine/Transmission
QuickTime’s easy-to-use Bellhousing Selector puts hard-to-find and even one-of-a-kind applications right at your fingertips. Just enter your engine manufacturer, engine type, and transmission, and up pops the exact bellhousing for your specific application.
MSD All-New Black Pro Power Coils For LS Engines
Holley/MSD has announced the expansion of its line of high-performance multiple-spark coils with all-new coils for GM LS engines. They bolt right in to the factory coil location and feature direct-plug connectors to OE harnesses for a fast, hassle-free installation.
Hot Wheels-Inspired Ford Big Block Engine
Jammie Wells was asked to build a Ford big block engine for a Ford Econoline. However, this wasn’t your average customer. This was a build for Richard Rawlings of Gas Monkey Garage and Hot Wheels.
Weiand Fabricated Oil Pans for Fords
Holley Performance Products has released all-new Weiand fabricated oil pan kits for Ford engines, including one for the popular 351C/351M/400M platform.
Two Years In, Ilmor Continues ARCA Dominance
The 100th Ilmor engine just came off the production line, and in the two full years since the first one debuted, the engine remains undefeated – 40 races, 40 wins.
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Dual National Championship Elite Eight Results
Starting on Friday Dec 9, the top four SEMA Teams went head to head against the top four PRI teams in the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Dual National Championship Elite Eight. Each team competed 3 times, and had their time averaged to determine the overall winner.
Engine Builder Readers Qualify for Special AETC Discount
Thanks to a special discount code, all readers of Engine Builder magazine and subscribers to the Engine Builder newsletter are eligible to attend this year’s Advanced Engineering Technology Conference at a special savings!
Lost Art of Head Porting
If I had my current shop rate paid to me in a lump sum for every hour I spent porting and flowing heads and intakes in the ’70s and ’80s, I could build a new race car. In ’76 when I started running Pro Stock, my wife Linda got me a SuperFlow 110 for Christmas so I could flow my own heads.
PWA Names Several ‘Of the Year’ Winners
During its recent conference in Anaheim, CA, between manufacturers, warehouse distributors and media, the Performance Warehouse Association (PWA) recognized several individuals and groups for their commitment to this industry.
Earl’s UltraPro Series Hose and Fittings
Modern day high-performance vehicles require a plumbing system designed to withstand today’s modern fluids, harsh environments, brutal vibration, flow requirements, and extreme pressures. The UltraPro series from Earl’s was engineered as a system to exceed the rigorous demands of even the most extreme forms of racing, but is also equally at home on the street.
Understanding How to Tune Carburetors
An engine only runs as well as it is tuned. You can build a killer motor using all the best parts and machine and assemble everything with the utmost care, but if it’s a carbureted engine and the carburetor isn’t set up or tuned right your killer engine may never live up to its full potential.
Hot Engines for Hot Wheels – the Reality of Building Engines for TV
If one of the most recognizable hosts of one of the most popular automotive-based reality TV shows came calling and asked you to build a blown big block to squeeze into a vintage collector car to help celebrate the history of an iconic toy, would you blink? For Jammie Wells, it’s just another day in the shop.
Hot Engines for Hot Wheels
If one of the most recognizable hosts of one of the most popular automotive-based reality TV shows came calling and asked you to build a blown big block to squeeze into a vintage collector car to help celebrate the history of an iconic toy, would you blink? For Jammie Wells, it’s just another day in
MSD Atomic AirForce Intake Manifold for LT1 Platforms
If you’re looking for bolt-on power and torque for your new LT1, the new Atomic AirForce intake manifold from MSD is the answer. This all-new polymer intake will increase the performance of stock and modified versions of the Direct-Injected LT1 engine.
Building Trophy-Winning, Comp-Grade Engines
While the victor of multiple racing events usually gets all the attention, what about that unsung hero under the hood? A driver is nothing without a dependable engine that can go the distance. Here you’ll find how an engine builder can empower a talented driver, and some specific tips on tailoring an engine setup to a wide range of applications.
Ford Boss 429 Versus Today’s FR-9
NASCAR’s longtime Labor Day event, the Southern 500, is back home at Darlington (SC) Raceway this year, complete with throwback ‘70s and ‘80s paint jobs to celebrate its rich history. The entire race weekend has become the retro event of the year for NASCAR and Ford Performance talked about race engines with none other than Robert Yates.
Carburetor and EFI Conversions
Carburetors have long served the performance aftermarket and racing industry well. Although they disappeared from new vehicles back in the late 1980s to meet emission requirements, it was only a couple of years ago that NASCAR finally abandoned carburetors in favor of fuel injection.
Hooker Blackheart Mustang Giveaway
Recently, Holley got its hands on a 2015 Mustang GT to use for research and development. Since then, Holley has installed a complete Hooker Blackheart exhaust on it, in addition to other goodies from DiabloSport, Eibach, and soon to be added NOS nitrous system. The company will be giving away the car this summer.
