Initial 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 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 ArticleRefreshing A Dart 9-Degree Super Late Model Small-Block Chevy
Buying a used race engine and refreshing it can be a roll of the dice. Here, Bob McDonald gives a Dart 9-Degree Super Late Model small-block Chevy a new lease on life.
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 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 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: 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 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 ArticlePRI 2021: EngineLabs’ Supercharged LS Engine Giveaway
EngineLabs.com has teamed up with some of the best in the industry to build a 1,500 horsepower supercharged LS engine, and you could win it.
View ArticleEngine Performance Expo’s 392-Cube ProCharged Demonstration Engine
Part of this installment of the Engine Performance Expo included building a working 1,000-horsepower ProCharged Engine. They achieved their goal, and then some, even with some struggles to work through.
View ArticleLA Thumper: Assembly Begins On Our 416 Small-Block Mopar
Project LA Thumper is coming together. Follow along as we assemble the short block and show what's involved so you can do this yourself.
View Article“What I Learned Today” With Jeff Smith — Thin Is In For Quench
Getting the right quench, or piston-to-head clearance is a key factor in building an efficient engine combination. Like most things in life, there are several ways to get the right final answer.
View Article“What I Learned Today” With Jeff Smith — LS Bellhousings Are Tricky
Positioning the oil pan on an LS engine is critical to be able to properly align the bellhousing. Getting the bellhousing alignment right is key to a solid combination.
View ArticleIntroducing EngineLabs’ Retro 5.0 Small-Block Ford Project
Our newest project engine, Retro 5.0, takes a step back in time, to the bygone era of the late-model Mustang movement. Grand Nationals and IROCs were running scared, and the 5.0 was king.
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 ArticleHeart of the ‘90s — Retro 5.0’s Short-Block Comes Together
The Retro 5.0 short-block has been assembled with carefully chosen parts to balance the OEM theme. We've achieved a good mix of staying true to how it came out of the factory, and upgrading the known...
View ArticleVideo: Time Lapse Rebuild Of A-Series 1,275cc Classic Mini Engine
The BMC A-series engine had an incredibly long lifespan as original equipment. Now, it continues to live on more than 70 years after its introduction.
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.
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