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 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 ArticleShafiroff’s Budget Friendly Real Street LS3 Engine Package
If you're looking for a high-performance crate engine that won't break the bank, Shafiroff Racing has a new LS3 engine package that's sure to fit the bill.
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 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 ArticleShafiroff’s Budget Friendly Real Street LS3 Engine Package
If you're looking for a high-performance crate engine that won't break the bank, Shafiroff Racing has a new LS3 engine package that's sure to fit the bill.
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 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 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 ArticleScoggin-Dickey’s Boosted L8T Is A Godzilla Killer
GM's most recent offering in the LT Gen V iron block lineup, the L8T, is what horsepower dreams are made of.
View ArticleWhat’s Old Is New Again: The Retro 5.0 Top End Comes Together
In this installment, The top end of Retro 5.0 gets sorted out as we prepare for its maiden voyage on the dyno. We're trying hard to stay period correct, and thanks to the aftermarket, it's pretty doable.
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 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 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...
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