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Checking Piston-to-Valve Clearance, the Right Way!

Checking piston-to-valve clearance is an essential part of any engine build. In this tech installment, we show you how to do it. Aggressive camshafts and high-compression ratios are necessary for maximum power in an engine, but they also create a..

,FEATURES ,CAR FEATURES

Salt Report: Speed Demon Is Still The World's Fastest LS Engine

Update from the salt: Speed Demon is still the world's fastest LS engine and the team is looking to step that up even further! 

,INTERVIEWS ,ENGINE BUILDS ,CHEVY

Championship Engine Builder Chris Uratchko Talks Naturally Aspirated Horsepower!

Chris Uratchko is a name that is synonymous with high-horsepower naturally aspirated builds. We touch base with him and learn more about his speed secrets and what it takes to compete in a field full of talent. 

,NEW PRODUCTS ,ENGINE BUILDS

Introducing Diamond's 2,000HP-Ready Mod2k Pistons for Ford Coyote and Modular Engines!

Diamond Mod2k pistons are designed to take everything you can throw at them! Available for popular Modular and Coyote engine applications, the Diamond Mod2k is a shelf stock part designed for over 2,000hp! 

,ENGINE BUILDS ,PISTONS 101 ,ENGINE TECH ,Tech

How to File-Fit and Install Piston Rings

Perhaps the most critical engine assembly step is file fitting and installing the piston rings with the correct gap. We walk you through the process step-by-step in this story. 

,FEATURES ,FORD ,CHEVY

This LT-Powered Fox Body Is A 7-Second Test Bed

Adam Layman's LT-powered fox is pushing brand boundaries, big power, and has the time slips to back it all up! 

,FEATURES ,ENGINE BUILDS ,CHEVY ,ENGINE TECH ,Theory and How To

Video: Inside Moran Racing's 5,300hp, 670ci Monster Motor!

Famed engine builder Mike Moran shares the inside story of his astounding custom engine churning out 5,300 horsepower

,FEATURES ,INTERVIEWS ,CAR FEATURES

Under the Hood of Tom Bailey's HOT ROD Drag Week–Winning Ride

Diamond Pistons power Bailey’s third overall win of HOT ROD Magazine’s grueling drag race endurance race. See what's under the hood of this insane machine. 

,ENGINE BUILDS ,PISTONS 101 ,Tech

How to Install Spirolox

Most engine builders have a love/hate relationship with Spirolox. However, with a few tricks, they install easily. Here's how to do it. 

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Inside Team Carbinite's Streamliner and the Quest for a 400+mph Record

The call of the salt is strong, and team Carbinite has heard it for some time now. This year, they brought their innovative streamliner to Bonneville to chase a 400mph record and beat the wind. 

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