Giddy-Up 409 — Modernizing A Chevrolet W-Series 409 Big-Block
The W-series big-block was the first big-block Chevy engine design. This one has been brought into the 21st century with modern fuel injection and components.
View ArticleOn the Dyno: Project Boring 4-Valve Hits The Rollers
In the last phase of our Project Boring 4-Valve, we get the Cobra up on the dyno for a few pulls and finish the installation. We see how much power this budget beast makes, and how it compares to a...
View ArticleBuilding The World’s Fastest V8 Flathead Ford With Modern Parts
Building the world's fastest Flathead Ford engine is no small feat. With a ton of know-how and modern components, Keith and Jeff Dorton have built something special.
View ArticlePhoenix Rising — Horsepower Monster’s 416ci LS Rises From The Ashes
Just because an engine has been on fire, and subsequently extinguished, doesn't mean it can't be brought back to life. With some know-how and elbow grease, Jeff Huneycutt has this 6.0L back in fighting...
View ArticleGodzilla’s Breath: Plumbing The Giveaway Engine’s Twin-Turbochargers
In this installment of the Giveaway Godzilla engine build, the induction system gets installed as we wrap up Day 3 of the Giveaway Godzilla engine build on the PRI Show floor.
View ArticleDeal Hunting — Identifying Unknown Pistons And Rods On The Fly
If you know what you are looking for, there are deals to be had secondhand on expensive parts like pistons and rods. The best deal in the world isn't great if they aren't the right parts.
View ArticleTurning A NASCAR R07 Engine Into A Serious Street/Strip Package
PME Engines is giving new life to used NASCAR race engines, but building them into killer naturally aspirated street/strip powerhouses. At 2.4 hp/cube, these retired race components still make a potent...
View ArticleVIDEO: Inside A Roots-Blown 427 Cubic-Inch LS3 Built For An Airboat
It can be hard to be different when using the most popular engine platform in the aftermarket. With this build, Prestige Motorsports goes way past different, creating a genuinely unique combination.
View ArticleJon Kaase Shares Tips, Tricks, And Hacks For Engine Performance
Jon Kaase has learned a lot throughout his 50 years in the industry. With the goal of working smarter not harder, Kaase shares some of the tips and tricks he's picked up.
View ArticleVideo: Blown Boat Big-Block — A Supercharged 540 Built For The Sea
This big-block Chevrolet packs 540 cubic inches and 7 psi from a roots supercharger. However, this Rat engine won't ever see asphalt, as it's destined for the open seas, powering an offshore boat.
View ArticleVideo: Time-Lapse Rebuild Of a 1930 Model A Four-Cylinder Engine
Hagerty's Redline Rebuild series has put its time-lapse magic on a lot of engines. This time, it's a vintage Ford Model A four-cylinder getting the full rebuild treatment.
View ArticleVideo: The Craziest Chevy Stovebolt Straight-Six Ever Built
The Chevrolet Stovebolt 6 is an important historical engine. So, it only makes sense to turn it into a modern twin-turbo inline powerhouse.
View ArticleGiddy-Up 409 — Modernizing A Chevrolet W-Series 409 Big-Block
The W-series big-block was the first big-block Chevy engine design. This one has been brought into the 21st century with modern fuel injection and components.
View ArticleBuilding The World’s Fastest V8 Flathead Ford With Modern Parts
Building the world's fastest Flathead Ford engine is no small feat. With a ton of know-how and modern components, Keith and Jeff Dorton have built something special.
View ArticleOpening A Time Capsule — Dynoing A 1990s NASCAR Engine in 2022
Have you ever wondered how much power a NASCAR engine from the 1990s made? Lake Speed, Jr dynoed his dad's old Ford C3 engine to find out.
View ArticlePhoenix Rising — Horsepower Monster’s 416ci LS Rises From The Ashes
Just because an engine has been on fire, and subsequently extinguished, doesn't mean it can't be brought back to life. With some know-how and elbow grease, Jeff Huneycutt has this 6.0L back in fighting...
View ArticleInitial Run — Baselining the Summit Racing Godzilla Giveaway Engine
As you have undoubtedly heard, we’ve teamed up with Summit Racing and Late Model Engines to build another giveaway engine. This time, it’s a twin-turbocharged Ford 7.3-liter “Godzilla” engine. This...
View ArticleDeal Hunting — Identifying Unknown Pistons And Rods On The Fly
If you know what you are looking for, there are deals to be had secondhand on expensive parts like pistons and rods. The best deal in the world isn't great if they aren't the right parts.
View ArticleJon Kaase Shares Tips, Tricks, And Hacks For Engine Performance
Jon Kaase has learned a lot throughout his 50 years in the industry. With the goal of working smarter not harder, Kaase shares some of the tips and tricks he's picked up.
View ArticleVideo: Blown Boat Big-Block — A Supercharged 540 Built For The Sea
This big-block Chevrolet packs 540 cubic inches and 7 psi from a roots supercharger. However, this Rat engine won't ever see asphalt, as it's destined for the open seas, powering an offshore boat.
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