The Shape Of Things: Why Your Piston Skirts Aren’t Round
Have you ever inspected a piston and wondered by the bottom half doesn't seem to be round? We cover the reasons why ovality is a thing – and the features and benefits it offers – in this in-depth...
View ArticleTo Air is Human: Procharger Intercooler Test
When you go looking to make big power, you better have the right intercooler.
View ArticleBlown Away: Supercharged LS Cam Comparison
By Richard Holdener Cam swaps for LS motors are always exciting because nothing wakes up an LS like wilder cam timing. We have seen 50, 60, and even 70 horsepower gains from a simple cam swap on an...
View ArticleSpotter's Guide: 4L60E Transmission
We’ve done the research so you don’t have to wade through all the inaccurate chaff to pick out the seeds of the best 4L60E.
View ArticleNaimo Composites Developing LS Carbon Fiber Connecting Rods
Carbon fiber's use has become more and more prevalent as the years go by, so it was only a matter of time before it found its way into engine components.
View ArticleHemi Horsepower Helper: 100 Horsepower Cam Swap
After a cam install, the power of our 5.7L Hemi jumped from 385 hp and 421 lb-ft of torque to 449 hp at 6,100 rpm and 443 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 rpm.
View ArticleThe Great Torque vs. Horsepower Debate
Which is more important: torque or horsepower? And what does it all mean?
View ArticleBuild Your Own LS/Hemi/Mod Motor Pressure Luber
By Jeff Smith There’s no denying that the new GM LS, Chrysler Gen III hemi, and Ford Mod motors have carved a healthy niche in the pantheon of performance engines. While the power is there for the...
View ArticleBoost on Top: Vortech 351W
What better way to top off our top-end equipped 351 Windsor than with some Vortech boost?
View ArticleEFI University’s 9,500-RPM Destroked LS – How Much Will It Make?
Ben Strader of EFI University has assembled a 9,500 rpm, naturally-aspirated destroked LS engine -- that makes almost 2.5 horsepower-per-cube -- for use as a demonstrator in his Competition Engine...
View ArticleTurbocharger Damage: The Most Common Causes And How To Avoid Them
We get the lowdown from the experts at Mahle about the most common causes of turbo damage and what steps can be taken to prevent those issues from popping up in the first place.
View ArticleUnlocking The True Potential Of The Gen Six Camaro With DiabloSport
We're checking out the array of features and benefits offered by DiabloSport's Trinity tuner and installing a tune on a sixth-generation Camaro SS to see what kind of gains it can offer over the stock...
View ArticleCruising In Comfort With Concept One’s Front Drive Kit For LSA Swaps
The forfeiture of air conditioning in our LSA-swapped Trailblazer SS proved to be an issue in the SoCal heat, so we installed a Concept One Victory Series Accessory Drive Kit to provide clearance for...
View ArticleBetter With Boost: Vortech Your LS
There are many routes to increased performance. If we start with a stock motor, you can always upgrade the existing combination with a top-end kit featuring heads, cam and intake. If you want more, you...
View ArticleMustang Brake Diet
The folks at Baer have an idea you probably didn’t know could be done: lightening the brake package on a late model Mustang.
View ArticleBattle of the Bolt Ons: Boost vs Basics
The best method to maximum performance is to combine power adders and bolt-ons!
View ArticleCPR Takes us Through Building a 550 HP Street 383 Stroker LS
By Jeff Smith/Photos By Jeff Smith and CPR-Engines It seems that the only engines that get any media exposure anymore in the popular media are 1,000-plus horsepower “street” engines. The problem with...
View ArticleInside Forced-Induction Camshaft Designs With Howards Cams
We take an inside look at what goes into spec'ing a forced-induction camshaft design, and how that design differs from a naturally-aspirated camshaft.
View ArticleCometic Shows Us How Engine Gaskets Come To Life
A new gasket material must be rigorously tested, and this is where the engine dyno at Cometic comes in handy. See how its Armor Ply exhaust gaskets take shape!
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