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Mike Magda is a veteran automotive writer with credits in publications such as Racecar Engineering, Hot Rod, Engine Technology International, Motor Trend, Automobile, Automotive Testing Technology and Professional Motorsport World. He was the editor of four national automotive magazines, including Chevy High Performance, and he has authored hundreds of automotive technical briefings. In covering nearly every type of motorsport, Magda has collaborated with many of racing's top engine builders and factory engineers.
Originally built to test and validate front accessory drive and supercharger pulley systems from Left Coast 32 and T-Mac Performance, this 390ci LSX-based engine also demonstrates how easy 1,000 streetable horsepower is achieved. Check out the dyno results.
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There are three engine-related items from the estate of master engine builder Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins up for auction this weekend. EngineLabs gets a history lesson about the items from former Jenkins’ associate Steve Johns.
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Terms like oil viscosity get tossed around in conversations and advertisements when comparing different types of oil. What exactly is oil viscosity and why should you care? We have a quick video that explains this and much more about the properties of oil. Read more here:
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GMC released torque and horsepower numbers for its new 4.3-liter EcoTec3 engine. The V6 will be rated at 305 lb-ft torque, the most of any standard V6 offered in a full-size truck. GMC was the first pickup manufacturer to offer a V6 when the 305ci engine was released in 1960.
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JC Beattie Jr. wanted to race his COPO Camaro but feared hurting the numbers-matching engine. So he called on Katech to build a carbon copy of the factory engine, but with the potential for more than 1,100 horsepower.
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A new synthetic grease developed by Lucas Oil is designed for high-temperature, high-pressure applications — such as pushrods and axle splines. The synthetic formula also allows the product to be used in cold-weather and with different viscosity lubricants.
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Stepping up to a larger F-1X ProCharger prompted the Blown Z team to rethink the compression ratio strategy during the 388 LSX engine’s winter rebuild. A new set of JE piston dropped the compression down to a more tunable level as the team prepares for its second season in 275 Drag Radial competition.
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The latest version of the 427 LSX Hot Rod series from Nelson Racing Engine features mirror-image turbos and a crinkle-finish billet tunnel-ram intake manifold. Oh yeah, it makes 1,154 horsepower with just 14 pounds of boost. Torque is rather noticeable: 1,000-plus lb-ft from 4,000 to 6,000 rpm!
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When GM introduced the new 2014 Camaro Z/28 in New York, it meant the race-inspired 7.0-liter LS7 will continue in production. The LS7′s only other assignment is in the sixth-generation Corvette Z06, which discontinues next year. Here’s a closer look at the LS7.
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There’s not a lot about motor oil that’s easy to understand when applied to high-performance and racing engines. But Lake Speed Jr. walks viewers through many of the critical issues in a series of videos on the Driven Oil YouTube channel.
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With an occasional belch of fire, this twin-turbo LS7 can deliver more than 1,300 horsepower to the rollers on the chassis dyno. Check the video for the action, the read more about how CBM Motorsports built this sand-kicking machine.
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If a torsional damper is not installed correctly, poor engine operation or damage can result. The key is to forget the hammer and use a dedicated damper installation tool that presses the damper into place and keeps it square to the crankshaft. Watch as we install a Fluidampr damper on a big-block Chevy.
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Certainly one of the most unusual engines of its day, the GMC TwinSix V12 appears to be a pair of 60-degree V6 engines welded together. In fact, the engine has one-piece cast block and crank. Our expert says it makes more torque between 2,000 and 3,000 rpm than any other naturally aspirated production engine.
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Driven Racing Oil’s new catalog offers more than the usual product descriptions and shopping advice. There’s hardcore tech information for the street enthusiast as well as the racer to help in selecting the right oil for each application.
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As part of a move to consolidate powertrain development, GM announced that operations from Performance Build Center in Wixom, Michigan, will move to the Corvette assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The unique Customer Build Experience is expected to continue at the new location.
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Precision Race Engines offers a variety of “crate” engines, but most can be customized. This Whippled-charged LSX was set up to run from 8.5 to 12 pounds of boost and can deliver 900-plus horsepower in street trim or 1,021 on race gas.
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