Building the Ford GT 500 5.8L Engine
During an engine seminar at the 2017 PRI Show, we were introduced to Michael Rauscher, owner of L&M Engines in Hatboro, PA, who was on the panel of engine builders discussing engine oil and bearing performance. We were impressed with Rauscher’s responses and his philosophies on engine building, so we gave him a call to
Ford to Reimburse Faulty EcoBoost Engine Owners
Owners of the Ford EcoBoost 1.0L engine have recently been experiencing issues with failing coolant pipes. As a result, Ford has agreed to pay 100% of the cost of repair.
Aeromotive Fuels 50th Anniversary Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Dragster
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Mustang Cobra Jet, Ford Performance unveiled its new limited production, drag racing special Cobra Jet. Fueling this new machine down the track is Aeromotive’s Pro Series Fuel pump.
478 cid Small Block Ford
Fletcher Cox may have just won a Super Bowl ring as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, but off the field he’s chasing drag racing victories in NMCA and NMRA. To get to victory lane, Cox relies on the work of Anthony DiSomma and DiSomma Racing Engines. The shop recently built this 478 cid small block Ford with a few thousand horsepower to get Cox’s car down the track in just 4 seconds. Find out what went into this powerful build!
383 Ford Asphalt Engine
Nicknamed the Equalizer, this 383 Ford asphalt engine was designed and built by Dewaine McGunegill of McGunegill Engine Performance (MEP), not to dominate asphalt late-model racing, but to be a great option for racers. Over the years, the Equalizer has become the popular option and MEP’s best-selling engine package. Find out what makes the 383 Ford tick.
Proform Ford Performance Slant-Edge Breather Caps
These new Slant-Edge Breather Caps continue to prove that Ford Performance leads the aftermarket in design, quality, and innovation. Proform has deployed its design resources and manufacturing efficiency to support Ford Performance.
455 Ford Trophy Truck Engine
After 543 miles of endurance desert racing, there are only a handful of engines that complete the journey, unless of course that engine was built by Kevin Kroyer of Kroyer Racing Engines. The engine shop’s 455 Ford Trophy Truck engine nabbed three of the top four spots at the 2018 Baja 500. Find out what goes into making this 455 Ford one tough performance engine.
Ford FE Stroker Build
Guardian of the Galaxie How Ford’s FE Engine Rose from the Ashes of Disaster to Become a Versatile Veteran Ford’s FE engine has had a rich history that, today, is often overlooked or at least misunderstood. Many of us who have been around awhile have heard the term FE, but not a lot of people of today’s
Ford to Phase Out Sedans in US Market
Ford Motor Co. announced that it will no longer invest in manufacturing and selling traditional Ford sedans for the North American market.
331 cid Supercharged Ford 302 Engine
After having been to a few other shops with his engine and still not satisfied with its performance, a customer was referred to Dave Eggleton’s shop KAMS Precision Engines to get it right. Eggleton delivered a 331 cid Supercharged Ford 302 that had the customer saying, ‘That’s more than enough.’ Find out all the build details.
Ford 9-Inch Differential
The Ford 9-inch differential is one of the most widely used differentials in hot rod, street rod and 4×4 vehicles. The Ford 9-inch differential was put into production beginning in the late 1950s, and remained in production up until the mid 1980s.
335 Ford Engine is Still Alive
In the ‘80s I rebuilt a myriad of 335 Ford engines for daily use, mostly for farm pickup trucks. Most of those trucks had the 351M and the 400M that sported the 1˝ taller deck.
