Big Block Chevy Nitrous Engine
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, TRE Racing Engines survived a shop fire three years ago, and is now back to building top-notch drag racing engines like this big block Chevy nitrous engine for X275 drag radial racing. Click to find out what the shop went through to survive disaster, and how this engine came together.
Video: Engine of the Week – 416 cid Turbocharged LS3 Stroker
This week we feature a 416 cid turbocharged LS3 stroker built by Carmen Trischitta of CT Performance Machine in Vineland, NJ. Engine of the Week is sponsored by PennGrade Motor Oil and Elring.
393 cid Small Block Ford Engine with Hemi Heads
Greg Brown of Hammerhead Performance Engines is no stranger to engine building or to engine dyno competitions. When he got the invite to compete in the inaugural Race Engine Challenge last fall, he immediately started planning out a winning engine combination. The result was this 393 cid small block Ford featuring Brown’s specially designed Hemi heads. Find out what else went into this strong build and how he faired in the Race Engine Challenge.
570 cid N/A Pontiac Engine
Chris Uratchko of Uratchko Racing Engines only takes on engine work that piques his interest or offers him new, exciting challenges. So feast your eyes on this 570 cid Pontiac engine built for heads up drag racing that delivers 1,200 naturally aspirated horsepower! Find out the full details.
Civic Type R K20C1 Engine
“Not many people have seen the Civic Type R engine taken apart, let alone built into something substantial. They’re pretty big engines from the factory – we’re bending rods at 400 horsepower, which is unlike Hondas in the past. This engine is a totally different approach. It’s a direct injection, turbo engine. It’s the Honda that we’re going to be working with for the next 20 years.” Read how 4 Piston Cylinder Heads built this Civic Type R engine into an 800 hp beast.
408 cid Ford Windsor Stroker Engine
Looking to test real world differences between carburetor and EFI engine set-ups, while also testing different-sized camshafts, the team at Coast High Performance and Custom Performance Racing Engines built this 408 cid Ford Windsor Stroker engine. Read on to find out what went into the build and what the dyno results showed.
Open-Wheel Dirt Modified Engine
Enriched with a history of NASCAR engine building, Vaseleniuck Engine Development has had to diversify its engine work in recent years. The 24,000 sq.-ft. shop, now run by Darrick Vaseleniuck, specializes in drag race, street performance and open-wheel dirt modified engine work like this open-wheel dirt modified engine for the Volusia Speedweeks. Find out what makes this engine ready to race!
Video: Engine of the Week – Evo 8 Engine
Today we are featuring a 4G63 Evo 8 engine built by the guys at JRP Performance in Bellflower, CA. Engine of the Week is sponsored by PennGrade Motor Oil.
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.
416 cid Turbocharged LS3 Stroker
If there is one thing Carmen Trischitta of CT Performance Machine hates, it’s being cookie cutter when it comes to his engine building. That’s why he takes his time building engines and incorporates custom, one-off parts into builds like this 416 cid turbocharged LS3 Stroker. Find out what makes this engine so impressive.
727 cid Hemispherical Headed Engine
Valued at over $66,000, this 727 cid Hemispherical Headed engine built by Sonny’s Racing Engines was prominently displayed at the 2018 PRI Show in Indianapolis as Sunnen’s 30th Annual Charity Sweepstakes engine. The proceeds benefitted Victory Junction, a camp for children living with serious medical conditions. Find out how much horsepower and money this powerplant made!
Video: Engine of the Week – 570 cid Hemi Engine
Mike Moran of Moran Motorsports in Taylor, MI began developing this 570 cid Hemi engine capable of 4,400 hp nine years ago. Moran finally finished the engine earlier in 2018 and wound up with a 5,295 hp, 100% billet engine! Find out what it took to make this one-of-kind engine in our Engine of the Week sponsored by Cometic Gasket and Penn Grade Motor Oil.
