Trophy Trucks Archives - Engine Builder Magazine
Endurance Racing = Engine Punishment

Ten years ago, building an offshore powerboat engine was considered the most demanding job ever; Hands down. The combination of weight and size and the boat bouncing over waves causing the props to lunge in and out of the ocean, made for one tough customer. Until now.

555 cid Big Block Chevy Trophy Truck Engine

Everything about building trophy truck engines is difficult. The courses are extremely rough, the racing is very intense and the demands on the engine are nothing short of punishing. Due to these race circumstances, Ray Field and the guys at Dougans Racing Engines build a 555 cid big block Chevy engine with custom components from bottom up. Find out how this top-level build comes together.