UPGRADING THE ROCKER ARM TRUNIONS INSURING OEM ROCKER ARM DURABILITY FOR PERFORMANCE USE Text & photos by Mike Mavrigian If you’re gonna pound on an LS engine that features OE rocker arms, you need to perform this simple aftermarket trunion/bearing upgrade! . In the process of building any LS engine, if [...]
Edelbrock has released its new 2011 performance parts catalog, chock full of every go-fast goodies offered by the iconic manufacturer. Included are cylinder heads, cams, EFI components and systems, nitrous systems, carbs, intake manifolds, and more. Check out their full line, including a slew of just-released components.
HP Books has released its latest technical book on the GM LS engine. Building the Chevy LS Engine is written specifically for engine builders, and is not a typical “tuner” or “engine swap” book. The new book covers rebuilding and performance modifications to the LS engine platform, including LS1, LS6, LS2 and LS7, LS3 and [...]
Trend Performance unveils a new rocker shaft for 5.7L and 6.1L high-performance Hemi engines. Its advantages are strength, reduced friction, and affordability. The shafts will be sold through Livernois Motorsports of Dearborn Heights, Michigan.
Edelbrock has expanded their line of E-Street cylinder heads to include an application for oval port big-block Chevy’s. This new 290cc head is designed for entry-level street performance and offers high quality at an affordable price.
Our build is done. See the end of this article for several tasty photos of the finished engine, followed by a complete list of the participating manufacturers. FINAL ASSEMBLY OF OUR NASTY LITTLE DART 427W OUR ONE TRICK PONY IS DONE. WE’RE READY FOR THE DYNO RUN. Engine build, text and photos by Mike [...]
EngineQuest® (EQ®) cast iron Magnum cylinder head is a power improved alternative to stock that offers better flowing intake and exhaust ports for enhanced horsepower and torque. Designed with a 172cc intake runner volume and 62cc combustion chamber, EQ’s Magnum heads have an exceptionally smooth casting for immediate bolt-on performance. Made in Australia, these [...]
EngineQuest® (EQ®), a leading supplier of stock and performance cylinder heads and engine components, introduced two new cylinder heads during the 2009 AAPEX and SEMA Shows in Las Vegas. EQ announced its first performance aluminum cylinder head that will fit any small block Chevy engine and can help achieve up to 500 horsepower right out [...]
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