Jon Kaase has announced his latest Boss Nine design, energized by an interesting new intake manifold with a hidden plenum below and stack injection above. Four-time winner of the Engine Masters Challenge, Kaase has succeeded in investing this new stack injected Boss Nine engine with exceptional torque and tractability— qualities not usually associated [...]
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 [...]
Recently, I asked our readers for their opinions regarding our next engine build project. The response was overwhelming, ranging from late-model Ford 4.6 modular to a slew of “vintage” street-rod-popular muscle engines (Ford Y block, AMC bigblock, Mopar 360, 392 Hemi, 347 Ford stroker, Buick nailhead, etc.). It was actually somewhat surprising (and good news [...]
Finally, a torque wrench designed for pros that combines torque-plus-angle capabilities in an easy-to-use package. Snap-on’s Heavy Duty TechAngle™ Torque and Angle Wrench (ATECH4R600) will change the way you torque. “The Snap-on Heavy Duty TechAngle™ Torque and Angle Wrench eliminates the need for angle gauges and protractors, providing the most accurate and efficient way [...]
Good things come in green packages. For those of you who like to drool over Goodson’s outstanding variety of shop tools and supplies, Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders announces the release of its 2011 catalog. This year’s catalog includes several new, exclusive tools for engine builders. David P. Monyhan, National Sales Manager says, [...]
Edelbrock has released a line of performance engine lubricants to protect critical engine components. This new line of engine lubricants offers a variety of break-in oils, oil additives and synthetics. Edelbrock solicited Torco Advanced Lubricants to develop an offering of break-in oils, additives, and synthetics that meet the strict performance demands and durability requirements of [...]
Goodson’s High Performance Beehive Valve Spring Kits are now available for Harley-Davidson Evo, twin-cam and Sportster applications in 5/16”. Features include ultra pure chrome silicon and nickel spring wire and extra processing for fatigue resistance. The new springs resist pressure loss and failure associated with extremely aggressive cams in high compression engines, along with a [...]
EngineQuest (EQ®), a leading supplier of stock and performance cylinder heads and engine components, has introduced new replacement camshaft thrust plates for the aftermarket. With its one piece steel construction, the EQ Camshaft Thrust Plate secures the camshaft in the block so it always stays centered. It is perfect for replacing worn or [...]
General Motors may have given up on the Pontiac brand, but Edelbrock continues to roll out great new products for all those classic Ponchos still on the street. Their latest innovation is the new series of performance aluminum cylinder heads for 1965-79 389-455 cid engines. Unlike current Edelbrock RPM heads that feature Ram Air IV [...]
How cool is this? This is the ultimate “transformer” in one roll-around package. Once in a while, a new product crosses my desk that simply blows me away. This is one of those products. Listed under the “why didn’t I think of that?” category, The Top Shop, by D.C. Rod Design, is a multi-tasking all-in-one [...]
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