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598 cid Big Block Ford Engine

As a great option for both drag racing and truck pulling, it’s easy to see why this 598 cid big block Ford engine built by CNC-Motorsports has become one of the shop’s best selling packages. Find out what makes it so special.

Twin-Turbo 540 cid Big Block Chevy Engine

Nearly four years ago, Michael Rudd took a leap of faith after losing his job to get back to what his true passion was – engine building. He opened Rudd Racing Engines and was quickly building engines like this boosted 540 cid big block Chevy engine, which has put his shop on the map. Find out what went into making this more than 2,000 hp monster!

Video: Engine of the Week – Kamikaze Chris’ 566 cid BB Chevy Engine

Check out the details of this 566 cid big block Chevy engine built by Graham Jones of FastTimes Motorworks Inc. for Street Outlaws star Kamikaze Chris. This newly rebuilt engine will be in the infamous El Camino this season. This video is sponsored by Cometic Gasket.

632 Big Block Chevy Sportsman Race Engine

Gregg Hekimian is a physicist turned engine builder whose engine development is so top secret he utilizes a laboratory that is off-limits to the public. Find out what special treatments went into this 1,080hp 632 big block Chevy Sportsman race engine.

454 Big Block Chevy Blower Engine

Andy Macchiaverna’s 1932 Ford show car was in need of a new engine. He selected Don Kowalsky of Kowalsky Racing Engines to build a unique big block Chevy engine that only Andy himself could dream up.

World Products Merlin IV Block

World Products has completely redesigned and re-tooled the famed Merlin Big Block to achieve new heights in performance and ease of use for engine builders and racers.

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.

748 HP Big Block Chevy

Some engine builders breakdown a big block chevy engine and discuss its timing, valve springs and more.

Chevy 396 Engine Build

Walk through of a Big Block Chevy engine assembly 1972 402 engine.

Kaase Introduces Boss Nine Engine Kits for Common Ford 429-460 Big Blocks

For engine builders, and enthusiasts with ambitions in hot rod engine assembly, Jon Kaase has introduced the Boss Nine in a new kit form. Among the kit’s more prominent components, Kaase includes his noted semi-hemi cylinder heads with accompanying pistons, pins and rings as well as pushrods, shaft-mounted rockers and induction system. Everything to complete

Dart Pro1 Big-Block Cylinder Heads

Despite having been on the market for decades Dart’s Pro1 big-block cylinder heads receive constant upgrades. In fact, this is the essence of their universal appeal—their development never ends. Originally introduced in 1982, David Reher of Reher Morrison says, “There is nothing that compares with the Pro1. They have been the best bang for the

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