Dart’s new Big M Pro series Big block Chevy engine block brings a number of advancements to the table for hardcore racing engine builders, most notably bigger bores, shorter strokes, and larger cam bores. Join us as we take a closer look at this popular new engine block.
AEM Electronics has launched their new 4-Channel Wideband UEGO controller, allowing the racer or hardcore street enthusiast to monitor all eight cylinders (with two units) with accurate air/fuel ratios. We hook two controllers up to our LSX 388 motor as we tune it on the dyno.
Installing M/T STZ Tires And Dick Cepek Wheels Our Ecoboost F-150
by Jefferson Bryant
on April 9, 2012
We step out to the PowerTV garages for an install of a new set of Dick Cepek Torque wheels, and Mickey Thomspon Baja STZ’s on the PowerTV 2011 F-150. We then head out for an on and off-road jaunt, to test the meddle of the new rolling stock
Is that new cold air intake going to help your tow vehicle get your race car to the track or will that new sway bar? In our book, our vehicles are not worth the risk. A safer and more stable haul wins out over the handful of potential horsepower. We explain why here.
The innovative team at Accessible Technologies Inc., the name behind the ProCharger supercharger brand, opened their doors to the powerTV team, allowing us a virtually all-access look inside the design, manufacturing, and assembly process that goes into their self-contained supercharger systems.
Part 2 of our test on MSD’s new Atomic EFI Conversion kit takes us to the streets of Southern California. With dyno testing done and the car owner having approved the retro appearance of the installed kit, it was time for some real world testing.
It takes more fuel to make more power, and for that, JPC Racing offers these drop-in triple pump assemblies, featuring a billet “Top Hat” fuel hat with three Walbro GSS342 (342 LPH) fuel pumps and other optional fuel pump setups – including one for E85 – that will stand by you for well over 1,000 horsepower.
We installed the e-Boost Street into our Mustang with a minimum of muss and fuss by following the excellent directions provided by Turbosmart USA. Additionally, we previewed their more powerful E-Boost 2 boost controller.
Following months of development and numerous real-world test outings during the late winter, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels launched their all-new ET Street Radial Pro P275/60R15 tire at the Radial Revolution “Lights Out 3″ last month, creating a record-setting frenzy among the racers.
Maximizing the NOVI 2200 supercharger output will help achieve that goal as the JPC Racing ’11 Mustang shop car has already run 9.34 at 150 mph and cranks out 843 rwhp at 15 psi of boost and 6,600 rpm—any higher resulted in belt slippage. Now with the 8-rib upgrade, the team from JPC went back to the dyno…
Diagnosing an overheating engine usually starts with the radiator. But sometimes the problem goes much deeper than replacing a radiator though. We talk to two industry experts who help us to determine whether an overheating issue is the fault of the radiator, or something else.
Before you swap that LS engine into your project car, you’ll probably want to freshen it up and add more power with a rebuild. Chad Golen, from Golen High Performance Engines, lays out the basics of an LSx rebuild, and gives us tips on core selection, machine work, and areas to keep an eye on during assembly…
When MSD let the world know that they were rolling out a new electronic fuel injection system, we couldn’t wait to get our hot little hands on one. We had the perfect car to test out the system and see if we could bring the car into the Atomic age. Check out our install and testing of MSD’s Atomic EFI kit here.
In this technical piece, we’re going to dive into the world of racing wheels to bring you the 411 on the latest in drag racing wheel technology as we focus not only on the design and construction processes, but what goes into keeping the wheel and tire mated in the most intense of environs.
1,000 horsepower, 91 octane, and reliability are all words that you normally don’t hear together. But that is exactly what we are going for with our 427 cubic inch small block Ford destined for our ’65 Mustang we call “Biting the Bullitt”. Follow along through the entire engine build and engine dyno session!
Axles 101 – Understanding the Terminology Behind Street/Strip Axles
by Jefferson Bryant
on February 28, 2012
Far too often overlooked in the building of a street/strip project are the axles. While stock axles are not necessarily all bad, there are some things to consider when putting together a strip-ready rear end. We team up with Moser and Strange to bring you the 411 on street/strip axles.
They might date back to the automobile’s frontier-crossing wagon forefathers, but leaf springs are still a viable suspension system for all sorts of traction conditions. We’ll show you some quick and cheap tricks to maximizing your classic muscle car’s suspension.
LSX aftermarket blocks are more popular than ever. We take a look at the latest offerings from GM Performance Parts, Dart, World and RHS – and tell you what you need to know before you go shopping.
Do fasteners and torque methods play a significant role in critical engine measurements. We take a look at how fasteners and torquing methods can affect how well, and how long your engine runs.
We’ve attacked ten of the most commonly asked questions regarding shock absorbers in drag racing, from how to select and set them up to how you can extend their lives and get the most from your shocks, with input from such industry experts as AFCO, Varishock, QA1, and Strange Engineering.
