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What to look for when inspecting batteries. This video is sponsored by MAHLE.
By Engine Builder
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A weak battery that may appear to have a good state of charge and crank the engine, can cause issues with the vehicle’s networks, including codes for loss of communication.
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Many late-model vehicles measure the battery’s state of charge, internal resistance and even temperature so the customer can be warned the battery needs replacement. This video covers what you need to look for when inspecting the battery. Sponsored byMAHLE.
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As Sunnen Products Co. celebrates 100 years in the industry in 2024, Tom Dustman, sales director for Sunnen, and other Sunnen team members were at the 2023 PRI Show to showcase the latest Sunnen equipment, including the SV-35 and SV-15 honing machines to engine builders and machinists.
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As Sunnen Products Co. celebrates 100 years in the industry in 2024, Tom Dustman, sales director for Sunnen, and other Sunnen team members were at the 2023 PRI Show to showcase the latest Sunnen equipment, including the SV-35 and SV-15 honing machines to engine builders and machinists.
Steve Morris Engines’ Twin-Supercharged 454 Big Block Chevy Engine
It had been 26 years since the last time Val Morris, Steve Morris’ wife, was behind the wheel of a drag car. The shop had been working on this project car named Sugar Momma, and got it done in time for Sick Week 2024. When it came time to figure out who’d drive it, Steve
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Scheid Diesel is a Diesel Mecca
We recently made the drive to Terre Haute, IN to visit Scheid Diesel and owner Dan Scheid. This diesel engine and machine shop is one of three locations Scheid operates, and has the capability to everything in-house from fuel lines and injector work to machining and general repair and much more. Check out why Scheid
By Greg Jones
Stuffing a Supercharged 572 cid SMX Engine in a Porsche 928
For Danny Humphreys, drag racing is a progressive disease. Ever since he watched Tom Cruise outrun a pimp in a 928 Porsche, he’s wanted the car for himself. As soon as he got one, he pulled the engine and the horsepower has gone up from there. Today, Danny has a supercharged 572 cid SMX engine
By Greg Jones
Indy Cylinder Head’s Supercharged 588 cid Hemi Engine
We’ve been following Indy Cylinder Head and the engine work Ken Lazzeri for quite some time. We got a chance to speak with Ken on the final day of the PRI show when he was kind enough to walk us through the details of several of the engines they had on display, including this bracket
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Gettin’ Schooled Visiting SAM Tech
We couldn’t spend a few days in the Houston, TX area without taking some time to check out the School of Automotive Machinists & Technology, aka SAM Tech. This accredited trade school founded and operated by the Massingill family, has been getting people educated in engine building and machining for nearly 40 years, and over
By Greg Jones
Bullet Racing Engines’ 5.000″ Bore Space Billet Big Block Chevy Engine
We love when we get a chance to catch up with Nick Bacalis of Bullet Racing Engines. As the in-house engine shop for Larry Jeffers Race Cars, Nick is always working on high-horsepower, high-dollar builds for race customers, and this big block Chevy engine that we saw at the 2023 PRI Show is no exception.
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Mild vs. Wild: Scheid Diesel and a Pair of 6.7L Cummins Engines
When it comes to building diesel engines, Scheid Diesel is a shop perennially at the top of people’s lists. As such, we made the trip to Terre Haute, IN to visit with owner Dan Scheid and to see the various aspects of the business and discuss the builds of two 6.7L Cummins engines. Check out
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ACE Racing Engines’ 427 cid Billet LS Drag-and-Drive Engine
We’ve known Stefan Rossi for a number of years now, and his work at ACE Racing Engines is something to behold. He’s an engine builder who never rests on his laurels, and is always pushing himself and his engines to new levels. Case in point, he’s developed a partnership with Noonan Race Engineering to utilize
By Greg Jones
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