Making power is like making money. Were it easy, everyone would be doing it. It takes a lot of effort to gain modest amounts of power because it’s all about heat energy and how we turn it into power at the crankshaft.
On a well-executed vehicle build it’s somewhat ironic that what often sets one apart from others is often a small custom detail.
The best, seasoned engine builders employ techniques that work time and time again, which is what makes them some of the best around.
Keeping an engine bay cool in more ways than one
A V-belt purchase can be frustrating but there are things we can do to make our odd-application V-belt purchases easier.
FiTech makes LS engine swaps simple and affordable
Valve cover leaks are about the least expensive oil leaks to fix. And valve cover removal is one of the easiest and most trouble-free ways to look inside your engine.
Clearance and cohesion can be a one of the biggest issues when fitting a modern engine in a not-so modern body. That’s where Holley’s new mid-mounted complete accessory systems for LS engines comes in.
Jason Scudellari, Motor Trend Group tech center manager, is well aware of the advantages a cold-air intake offers. But if he wants such a system for his LS1-powered Chevy pickup, he’ll have to make it himself.
