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Supercharged! Design, Testing and Installation of Supercharger Systems
Corky Bell is widely acknowledged for his expertise in turbocharging and supercharging. His new book Supercharged! Design Testing and Installation of Supercharger Systems is the ideal reference book for both novice and experienced forced induction fans. The book primarily covers fuel injected applications with very little mention of carbureted setups. That said, many of the calculations and math still apply and a dedicated effort can still make use of them. In effect this is a near textbook treatise on fuel injected forced induction and it includes the planning, construction and implementation of an intercooled BMW engine with electronic fuel injection […]
World’s First DOHC, 4-Valve per Cylinder Racing Engine
The key concept to this timeless racing masterpiece is the airflow enhancing inclined 4-valve top end operating in a pent-roof combustion chamber and actuated by dual overhead camshafts. One hundred years and millions of racing miles later this configuration is still the most desirable racing design...
Fifty Years with Valley Head Service
Fifty years ago this month Larry Ofria began porting cylinder heads in a run-down old chicken coup at the family property on Sherman Way in Reseda, California. Larry and the engine savvy crew at Valley Head Service are recognized far and wide for their contributions to the advancement of high performance engine...
Why You Want ARP Bolts for Your Engine
ARP is the first thing you think of when you need fasteners for your race engine. Need some head bolts? Call ARP. Need a complete fastener kit? Call ARP...
Holley Introduces Vent Tube Spill Reduction Valves
Holley's new Vent Tube Spill Reduction Valves feature an internal valve ball that reduces fuel spillage from carburetor vent tubes in crash situations and reduces fuel slosh from vent tubes during hard launches/stops or while traversing rough terrain in...
Lunati Bootlegger Cams
The most powerful series of street performance cams ever produced by the Lunati design team. They build on the popular Voodoo® Series, but feature even faster opening rates, a controlled closing and far more area under the lift curve.
Holley EFI Harnesses for Ford Coyote and Mod Motors
Holley has announced the release of plug & play EFI harnesses to use Holley EFI on Ford Coyote and Mod Motor platforms. These plug & play harnesses plug right into your factory sensors, including crank, cam, TPS, coolant, etc. This also includes your...
2015 Grand National Roadster Show
If you couldn't make it to the 2015 Grand National Roadster Show at Pomona, here's a look at some of the engines on display at this year's event. As usual there was plenty to see and lots of great cars and engines on display for hardcore...
French Flathead V8 Block Prep Handbook
Vern Tardel's French Flathead V8 Block Prep Manual is a valuable reservoir of tips and knowledge about the coveted Ford/Simca flathead cylinder block. Early Ford hot rodders will enjoy this technical look a prepping the French flathead V8 block for high performance use...
Melling Debuts “Shark” SBC Oil Pumps at PRI Show
Melling has re-engineered the traditional small block Chevy oil pump with newly designed asymmetrical helical cut gears. Set to debut at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) trade show in Indianapolis, the "Shark" pump offers smoother oil flow than a traditional spur gear oil pump along with reduced power requirements and higher volume. The pump still incorporates a cast iron housing that is now equipped with the all new steel helical cut gears.
MSD Atomic AirForce Wow’s SEMA
MSD's new series of Atomic AirForce intake manifolds opened a lot of eyes at the 2014 SEMA Show. The new intake systems were thoroughly researched and painstakingly developed to deliver improved airflow to both stock and modified LS-series...
High Flow LS Throttle Bodies from Holley
Holley has released its new high flow throttle bodies for GM LS series engines. These feature-laden throttle bodies are constructed of billet aluminum to provide maximum durability and great looks. They feature a fully adjustable PCV passage valve that permits fine tuning and accommodates...
BHJ’s Cool New Deck Height Caliper
Quick and accurate deck height checks are a snap with BHJ’s new Deck Height Caliper! (Part# DHC-1) Now there's no need to set-up a new block in the surfacer. Just grab the calipers and simply pick-up the main saddle and deck surface from...
New Edelbrock LS3 Super Victor Intakes
Edelbrock announced the release of its new Super Victor intake manifold for Chevy LS3 engines. The new Super Victor intake manifolds are designed for use on Gen IV LS series engines equipped with LS3 cylinder heads...
Top Pro Street Engines from the Car Craft Street Machine Nationals
Hot Pro Street engines were in plentiful supply at the 2014 Car Craft Street Machine Nationals this past weekend in DuQuoin, Illinois. Participants and spectators were treated to a dazzling display of top quality cars and engines...
2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Boasts 707 HP
Dodge outpowers GM and Ford! They now claim the highest horsepower and torque figures offered by any domestic performance car from the factory. The 2015 Dodge Challenger delivers over 700 horsepower and 650 foot pounds of torque...
100+ Awesome Hot Rod Engines from the LA Roadster Show
Hot Rods and cool engines filled the Pomona, California fairgrounds for the 50th annual father's day LA Roadster Show. Engine lovers were treated to a phenomenal display of racing and high performance engines that would take a lifetime to see if they were not assembled in one convenient spot...
Corvette LT4 Most Powerful & Drivable Production Small Block Ever
The all-new 2015 Corvette Z06 is the most powerful production car ever from General Motors and one of a few production cars available in the United States that delivers more than 600 horsepower. The Z06’s LT4 supercharged 6.2L V8 engine is...
Dart Blocks: Honed to Perfection
A new SV-20 honing system from Sunnen enables Dart to implement high-precision, highly-flexible honing of a wide range of block designs and metallurgies in a single continuous process without the need for stone changes...
Edelbrock’s New BBC Victor Tunnel Ram
Edelbrock's new Victor Tunnel Ram is a modern updated design to its very successful Victor Ram 2-R Tunnel Ram, first released over 35 years ago. It's designed for use with 468-582 c.i.d. standard-deck Chevrolet V8 engines with conventional...
Calico Coating’s New Web Site
Calico Coatings has launched a new web site designed to make it easy for engine builders to review and select the specific coatings or coated products they require for their racing or high performance applications...
New Holley Ultra HP 2 Barrel Carbs
Holley is proud to introduce the all new Ultra HP 2 Barrel. Holley 2 barrels have been a mainstay in oval track racing for decades, but racers always want more. They want more tuning ability, more durability, more weight savings and more features, so Holley listened and designed the all new Ultra HP 2bbl. It delivers the proven results of the Ultra HP 4bbl but...
Smokin’ April Deals on Optima Batteries
Our friends at Optima Batteries are offering a super generous deal on batteries and battery chargers during the month of April. Optima's powerful line of high performance batteries are uniquely suited to the the specialized demands of high...
New CP-Carrillo SBC and LS Bullet Rods
Inspired by the top forms of motorsports, our goal is to offer a piston and rod alternative by introducing a high quality product at a affordable price. Extensive research and development along with with centralized manufacturing cells have enabled...
Montana Dodge Boys Scorch the Records
The V4F (Vintage 4 cylinder Flathead) engine class at Bonneville requires only an original pre-1935 production cylinder block with displacement not to exceed 220 cubic inches and the hot rodding talent to make it sing. The Dodge Fast Four engine produced...