Building 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 ArticleGoodson Tools Named Exclusive Source For Sunnen SGM/VGS Tooling
Sunnen Products named Goodson Tools as the exclusive source for Sunnen’s complete line of SGM/VGS cylinder head machine tooling. Even though the machines may be out of production, doesn't mean they are...
View ArticleEFI U’s Spinal Tap 2.0 Is Set To Redefine High-RPM LS Performance
When 11,000 rpm by itself isn't enough for your LS, you add a power goal to go with it. Spinal Tap 2.0 is looking to make 1,100 horsepower from only 360 cubes — that's over 3 hp/ci.
View ArticleDynoing A Supercharged 565-Cube Marine Big-Block Built For The Water
Building a marine engine is both similar and different from building a traditional automotive performance engine. No matter what the medium, big cubes and a Whipple are going to make great power.
View ArticleVideo: Putting A Rolls-Royce Meteor Tank Engine On The Dyno
What happens when you take a WWII-era tank engine, slap a couple of giant turbos on it and put it on the dyno? Well, that's where things start to get interesting.
View ArticleWhat I Learned Today With Jeff Smith — Cleaning Cylinder Walls
Once machined, cleaning the cylinder walls correctly is a crucial part of proper engine assembly. Here's Total Seal's process, along with our own.
View ArticleWhat I Learned Today With Jeff Smith — Deck Height Disaster Averted
Getting the piston's height in relation to the deck can be a challenge. Fortunately, there are options available other than machining.
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 ArticlePotent 511-Cube Big-Block Chevy With Vintage Road Racing Appeal
"Big-block" and "road racing" don't often go together in the same sentence. However, this build marries the two ideas quite well into a fast-revving big-cube engine.
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 ArticleWhat I Learned Today With Jeff Smith — Cleaning Cylinder Walls
Once machined, cleaning the cylinder walls correctly is a crucial part of proper engine assembly. Here's Total Seal's process, along with our own.
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 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 ArticlePRI 2021: LME’s Signature LT Crate Engine Churns Out 1,800-Plus HP
If you’re tired of trying to find the combo in an aluminum block but you still want more power from an LT engine, check out what LME has for you.
View ArticleProject Apex: Building A Four-Valve Mod Motor On A Budget – Pt.1
Our sister title's newest project car needs an engine overhaul. EngineLabs' "A Boring 4-Valve" project will bring Project Apex back to life and prove there is nothing boring about it.
View ArticleWhat I Learned Today With Jeff Smith — Cleaning Cylinder Walls
Once machined, cleaning the cylinder walls correctly is a crucial part of proper engine assembly. Here's Total Seal's process, along with our own.
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...
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