Ross Racing Engines’ Tony Lombardi cut the valve reliefs using an end mill and his adjustable piston vise. Build, text and photos by Mike Mavrigian The Pontiac bigblock build (starting with a 455 block and boring/stroking to 501 CID) is progressing. I apologize for the time delay, but this build has been [...]
Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders is pleased to announce the acquisition of the assets and product lines of Goodtool Brake Service Tools & Supplies. Goodtool Brake Service Tools & Supplies has been supplying brake service companies with replacement parts, cutting tips, silencers and more for brake lathes since 1996. With the acquisition, Goodtool’s [...]
Build, text and photos by Mike Mavrigian . I realize it’s been a while since my last posting of this project’s Part 1 article, but I’ve been tied up with multiple projects at the same time. Since the Part 1 article, I’ve obtained the crankshaft, had the heads finish-machined and assembled [...]
WE COMPLETE THE SHORT BLOCK Build, text and photos by Mike Mavrigian In this build installment, I’ll cover camshaft, timing, oil pump, windage tray, oil pickup, front and rear engine covers, oil pan installation and more. Due to the length of this article, I’ll save cylinder head details and installation in the next part of this build [...]
Goodson Tools and Supplies for Engine Builders has designed a larger version of its popular Universal Dressing Stand (SWD-UNI), designed for diesel and heavy-duty applications.
Edelbrock is excited to announce the Cylinder Head Shop Jacket promotion. Consumers will receive a FREE Edelbrock Shop Jacket with the proof of purchase on any pair of new Edelbrock cylinder heads – October 1 through November 30, 2011.
WE BEGIN THE BUILD OF A BORED STROKED PONTIAC 455 TO OBTAIN 501 CID AND ABOUT 600 PONIES. THE GOAL:TO CREATE AN IDEAL “INDIAN” POWERPLANT FOR STREET, STRIP AND STREET RODDER APPLICATIONS Prior to block machining, the block exterior was smoothed and detailed. Not only will this ressurected Pontiac provide some ground-pounding thump, but it’ll [...]
WE BUILD AN LS ENGINE ON A BUDGET AND TRANSFORM THE MODERN ENGINE INTO A RETRO MOTOR THAT HARKS BACK TO THE GOOD OLD DAYS IN THE PROCESS. BASICALLY, WE’RE BUILDING A CARBURETED 327 CID LS ENGINE, WITH CUSTOM TOUCHES THAT REMIND US OF AN EARLY 1960′S SMALLBLOCK CHEVY We started with an [...]
Goodson has added two Magnetic Crack Detector models to its product line. Both models are available in 115V and 230V AC units and carry a full 1-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty.
Goodson Tools and Supplies for Engine Builders of Winona, MN, introduces a Pistol Grip Vacuum Tester. Vacuum Testing is one of the most reliable methods for testing valve-to-seat seal when building a cylinder head. An electric version is already a part of the Goodson product line so when asked why the company was adding another [...]
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