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LS Cylinder Heads

The LS engine is known for its cylinder heads, and there are tons of options available to upgrade the factory components.

MAHLE Aftermarket Expands Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Portfolio

MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. recently expanded its selection of engine cylinder head gaskets with the addition of new part numbers for Asian and domestic makes and models. For the Asian market, part number 55461 applies to a range of Mazda models and part number 55502 applies to a range of Toyota/Lexus models and are Aftermarket Exclusives

Going the Extra Mile with Cylinder Head Porting

It’s not just the port work alone that creates spectacular cylinder head performance. The most critical areas of a cylinder head are those which pass the most air at the highest speed and for the longest duration. Your bowl area, the valve job, the throat diameter, and combustion chamber are all crucial parts. 

Billet Cylinder Head Repair

Following the 2022 Drag Week event, Steve Morris needed to repair one of the cylinders in Drag Week winner Tom Bailey’s Sick Seconds 2.0 drag car. Watch as he walks you through the process to get this head like brand new.

MBE Small Block Ford Cylinder Heads and Manifolds

After an intensive research and development process, MBE has developed the most highly engineered small block Ford cylinder head in existence! MBE’s new design is produced exclusively in billet for ultimate performance. It works best in big-inch or high-rpm applications running the standard 4.400-inch bore spacing, and it is sure to be a big winner

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ProMAXX Tool Cylinder Head Repair Kit

The kit comes complete, packaged in a convenient case with a precision drill bit, tap, locking fluid, ProSerts, and insert tool, all made right here in the United States of America.

Women in Motorsports: Katie Coleman

Katie is an engine builder and cylinder head specialist for LinCo Diesel Performance (LDP) who has more than 15 years of engine shop experience. Her level of experience, knowledge and talent is always in high demand.

Comec RP1400CNC Resurfacer

The Comec RP1400CNC is specially designed for the resurfacing of car and truck engine blocks and cylinder heads.

How to Install Valve Seats and Get Proper Press Fit

In this episode of Danny Soliz Says, Danny shows you the steps to properly install new valve seats. He also stresses the importance of having the right press fit in order to avoid dropping seats.

Finishing Touches on the New SML Heads

Steve Morris Engines (SME) and the shop’s new Centroid CNC machine have completed the billet aluminum SML cylinder head. Now it’s time to mock up the SML engine!

Converting Cylinder Heads for Unleaded Fuel

In this episode of Danny Soliz Says, Danny walks you through the steps needed to convert a cylinder head to run unleaded fuel.

Creating the SML Cylinder Head – Part 3

Steve Morris keeps hashing out the new SML cylinder head design on the Centroid CNC. Watch to see what makes this new cylinder head special and why the SML engine is special as well.