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 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 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 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 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 ArticleRed-Head: Exploring The Top-End Of Pro Line Racing’s Newest Engine
There's a lot of time, effort, and expense that goes into trying to develop a potent and affordable engine package. We look at the top-end components that Pro Line and Dart are developing for exactly...
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 ArticleVideo: All-Aluminum 598 Cubic-Inch Big-Block For The Street
This lightweight big-cube big-block Chevy keeps a traditional look but with lots of modern upgrades. Designed to make streetable power, this 598-cube all-aluminum mill makes big power.
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 ArticleRed-Head: Exploring The Top-End Of Pro Line Racing’s Newest Engine
There's a lot of time, effort, and expense that goes into trying to develop a potent and affordable engine package. We look at the top-end components that Pro Line and Dart are developing for exactly...
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 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 ArticleVideo: All-Aluminum 598 Cubic-Inch Big-Block For The Street
This lightweight big-cube big-block Chevy keeps a traditional look but with lots of modern upgrades. Designed to make streetable power, this 598-cube all-aluminum mill makes big power.
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