Concord Engines’ 5.3L LS Engine Build
We’ve visited Tony and the boys at Concord Engines before. The Kannapolis, NC-based shop does engine and machine work on a ton of different platforms. While we were there this past summer, Tony has a 5.3L LS engine getting rebuilt. The shop has three different variations it can do with this combo – stock, street
Naturally Aspirated LS3-Based TA2 Engine
With a 40-year history in all sorts of racing, machining and engine building, Pro Motor Engines in Mooresville, NC can do just about anything in-house from NASCAR to drag racing and everything in between. Just check out this LS3-based TA2 spec engine!
Chris Hein’s Twin-Turbo 6.2L LSA Engine
In just over 3 months time, Chris Hein got this 1933 Factory Five Racing Ford 3-window coupe put together with a twin-turbo 6.2L LSA engine to tackle his first Sick Week. Not only did Chris’ combo finish the week without any issues, but he captured a 3rd place finish in the Stick Shift class. Hear
1,000-Plus HP Twin-Turbo 6.2L LSA Engine
Chris Hein’s 1933 Factory Five Racing Ford 3-window coupe and its twin-turbo 6.2L LSA engine were put together in the span of three months. The combo not only survived Sick Week 2023, but it thrived in the Stick Shift class, securing a 3rd-place finish. Check it out!
416 cid Nitrous-Powered LS Engine
Amongst a sea of Novas, Camaros, Mustangs and other popular muscle cars typically at drag-and-drive events, Bryan Anders’ 1977 Chevy Chevette was something more unique. Equipped with a 416 cid nitrous-powered LS engine, the car is capable of 1,000-plus horsepower. Check it out for yourself!
1977 Chevy Chevette with a 416 cid Nitrous LS Engine
Amongst a sea of Novas, Camaros and Mustangs, Bryan Anders’ 1977 Chevy Chevette stood out at Sick Week 2023 in the best way possible. Powered by a 416 cid nitrous LS engine, this Chevette can boogie. We spoke to Bryan about the drag-and-drive combo during day four of the event at Gainesville Raceway. It’s our
Turbocharged and Nitrous-Boosted 429 cid LSX Engine
It’s tough to beat the lines and looks of a Chevy Nova. Jason Sack’s 1969 Nova is certainly up there in terms of coolest-looking, and it doesn’t hurt that it has 2,200+ horsepower under the hood courtesy of a turbocharged and nitrous-boosted 429 cid LSX engine! See for yourself!
Twin-Turbo 427 cid LS Engine
Somewhere in the range of 1,500-1,700 horsepower, this LS-powered ’68 Chevelle made a new personal best pass for owner Tanner Stover at Sick Week this year. Check it out!
1968 Chevelle with a Twin-Turbo 427 cid LS Engine
This 1968 Chevelle, owned by Tanner Stover, was thought out from the beginning to handle drag-and-drive competitions, and no detail was left undone. The gorgeous car features a twin-turbo 427 cubic inch LS engine capable of running 7-second passes! It’s our Engine of the Week!
Turbocharged 388 cid LS Engine
When you look at a Volvo wagon, all sorts of things come to mind, but running quarter-mile passes of any speed usually isn’t one of them. However, Mikael Borggren’s 1987 Volvo with a turbocharged 388 cid LS engine capable of 6-second passes is definitely a sight to see! Read up about all the engine details!
Mikael Borggren’s Turbocharged 388 cid LS-Powered Volvo
Just like his fellow Swede’s Stefan Gustafsson and Michael Westberg, Mikael Borggren got into the drag-and-drive scene a few years ago. He picked up this 1987 Volvo wagon in 2017 as a road car, but soon found himself upgrading and evolving it to the point it can make mid-6-second quarter-mile passes! That’s thanks to a
Twin-Turbo 400 cid LS Next Engine
Achieving five consecutive days of mid-6-second passes and 1,000 miles driven on the street earned Michael Westberg the 2023 Sick Week overall win. His Chevy S10 features a 400 cubic inch twin-turbo LS Next engine. See what’s in this engine build done by ACE Racing Engines!
