Godzilla’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 ArticleBrent Lykins’ 531 Horsepower Naturally Aspirated 352 Ford FE Engine
We go step by step with Brent Lykins throughout his journey of transforming a junkyard 352ci FE engine. Lykins has more than tripled the original 172-horsepower rating of the engine, without boost.
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 ArticleBrent Lykins’ 531 Horsepower Naturally Aspirated 352 Ford FE Engine
We go step by step with Brent Lykins throughout his journey of transforming a junkyard 352ci FE engine. Lykins has more than tripled the original 172-horsepower rating of the engine, without boost.
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 — 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 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 ArticleBuilding The Twin-Turbo Godzilla Giveaway Engine At The PRI Show
The 2022 PRI Show was the assembly site for our 1,000-horsepower twin-turbo 7.3L Ford Godzilla giveaway engine. After going together live on the show floor, the engine is now ready for the dyno.
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 ArticleWelded Up — Godzilla Giveaway Engine’s Turbo System Fabrication
When it comes to our giveaway engine's turbo system, off-the-shelf wasn't an option. We enlisted the fabrication services of AldoWelds to create something special.
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 ArticleHeavy Rotation: Deconstructing a 5,000HP 12-Rotor Rotary Engine
Recently, one lucky YouTuber got the gift of a lifetime: A 15.7L 12-rotor powered by three rotor banks. Here's what he found inside...
View ArticleCracking Open a 555 Cubic-Inch Big-Block 1000HP Baja Trophy Truck
Take a look inside a 555 cubic-inch big-block Chevy motor that has been sweeping one SCORE Trophy Truck Baja race after another.
View ArticleMaking A 1,500-Plus Horsepower 119 CI Honda B18 Engine Live
Making such a small displacement engine survive pass after pass at such extreme power levels is no small feat. With upwards of 400 horsepower per cylinder, this engine is no joke.
View ArticleBuilding The 1,200-Horsepower HEMI Giveaway Engine At PRI – Part 1
This year's 1,200-horsepower Gen-III HEMI giveaway engine build is underway. In part one, we get the short-block assembled live on the PRI Show floor.
View ArticleBuilding The Top End Of The 1,200-Horsepower HEMI Giveaway Engine
In part-two of our 1,200-horsepower Gen-III HEMI giveaway engine build, we get into the top end of the engine. Once we finish assembly, it will head back to LME for its turn on the dyno.
View ArticleReviewing The EngineLabs’ 1,200HP Giveaway Gen-III HEMI Project
We take a quick look back at our giveaway HEMI engine build from start to finish. There are also a few additional chances to win this 1,200-horsepower beast inside.
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