Heart of the Beast
The concept of a 1,000-horsepower street engine has been around for more than a decade; yet, the definition is just now coming into a clearer focus for performance enthusiasts. Boost and E85 used to be the only pathways to such power numbers in a boulevard cruiser.
Speed & Beauty From Granatelli Motor Sports
Aesthetically pleasing engines have become somewhat of a dying artistry in the hot rod and racing worlds. Most of the OEMS have certainly forgotten how to design an attractive engine under the hood.
Kenny Duttweiler’s Most Frustrating Engine Build
Using a diverse selection of twin-turbo big-block Chevy, LS and small-block Chevy engines—along with a Mopar four-banger—the celebrated Speed Demon 715 Bonneville streamliner holds six land-speed records, and over 12 years has won the Hot Rod trophy each event as the fastest car on the salt flats.
Interview: David Freiburger Talks About Engine Masters
It’s unlikely that anyone is more recognized among performance automotive enthusiasts than David Freiburger. His media presence was first established as the editor of Car Craft, 4-Wheel & Off-Road and Hot Rod magazines.
Ed Pink: The Old Master Tells All in a New Book
Early in his autobiography, Ed Pink laid out the strategy that has led to the long-term success of his engine-building operation.
Slick Secrets: Analyzing NASCAR Motor Oil
Did you ever wonder what the racing oil from a Ford NASCAR engine looks like after winning a 500-mile race? Ever wonder what kinds of debris and impurities could be found in that used vintage oil?
What Happened to Wiseco’s Caged Piston Concept?
With the potential to provide a lighter yet stronger reciprocating component, Wiseco Pistons introduced a unique “caged piston” concept at the 2012 SEMA Show. Beautifully machined, the design revealed minimal skirt area compared to a full-round piston while maintaining overall stability and stiffness with a cage-like support structure.