Engine & Drivetrain

Learn from the engine building experts with our informative articles on everything under the hood. We will also include new engine and drivetrain products and step-by-step installations to keep you informed.

Pro-werks Debuts New Premium Silver Control Cables

Posted By Ashley Smissen , October 10, 2011

The new Premium Silver Cables from Pro-werks are designed to positively transfer a load with minimal lost motion. The cables feature a unique armored core construction and a slippery poly liner to make them flexible enough to work in racing and extreme use environments.

Sakor Technologies Offers Turn-Key Dynamometer Test Cells for Engine & Powertrain Testing

Posted By Devlin Smith , October 3, 2011

Sakor Technologies Inc. is now offering complete turn-key test cells for engine, powertrain and component testing. At the heart of each test cell design is the DynoLAB PT data acquisition and control system, which seamlessly integrates external devices, including dynamometers, throttle actuators, spark and fuel controllers, combustion analysis systems, emission analyzers, and other smart I/O devices, into a single, coherent test system, according to the company.

Centerforce Releases DYAD DS Multi-Disc Clutch

Posted By Devlin Smith , October 3, 2011

The DYAD DS Multi-Disc Clutch by Centerforce is now available for all Chevy/GMC 153-tooth V-8 engines with a 26 spline disc, excluding the 400-inch with 2pcs rear main. This new Multi-Disc clutch system replaces the current pressure plate, disc, and flywheel assembly with a higher holding capacity system, and is designed for direct bolt-in replacement.

HRR Tech Editor Mike Mavrigian Continues Work on Retro LS Engine Build

Posted By Mike Mavrigian , September 27, 2011

HRR Tech Editor Mike Mavrigian has completed another step in his Retro LS Engine build. In this step-by-step tech feature, he shows how he upgraded the engine’s rocker arm trunions to ensure they would be durable enough for use in a performance vehicle.

How to Choose the Right Exhaust System for Your Engine

Posted By HRR Admin , September 27, 2011 3 comments

Builders have a wide array of engine options to make their hot rods, street rods and muscle cars stand out. Combined with builders’ ongoing quest to create one-of-a-kind vehicles, exhaust system manufacturers have responded, offering an equally wide array of options in exhaust systems.

MJB Engineering Introduces New High-Flow Oval Air Cleaners

Posted By Ashley Smissen , September 21, 2011

MJB Engineering now offers custom high-flow billet aluminum oval air cleaners that will fit from one to eight carbs or stacks, depending on size allotment, and come in a variety of sizes and finishes.

News Bites: Industry News in 100 Words or Less

Posted By Ashley Smissen , September 13, 2011 1 comment

Hot rodder embarks on cross-country tour for charity; Edelbrock sells suspension product line to QA1; MAHLE Clevite launches online community for engine enthusiasts

DEI Releases New Under Hood Thermal Acoustic Lining

Posted By Devlin Smith , September 6, 2011

Design Engineering Inc. (DEI) has announced the release of its new Under Hood Thermal Lining. The product was, according to the company, primarily designed for engine compartments as a way to greatly reduce heat and noise with a peel-and-stick application as extreme engine heat and noise are often a problem in modified vehicles featuring high-performance components.

HRR Tech Editor Mike Mavrigian Begins Work on Pontiac 455 Engine Build

Posted By Ashley Smissen , August 30, 2011 1 comment

Mike Mavrigian, tech editor for Hotrod & Restoration, recently began his latest engine build—a bored and stroked Pontiac 455 engine at his Creston, Ohio-based shop, Birchwood Automotive Group. Here’s a preview of the first part of the engine build.

Edelbrock Introduces New Extreme Drag Racing Cylinder Heads

Posted By Ashley Smissen , August 26, 2011 1 comment

Edelbrock has released its new ROX Pro-Port Raw Cylinder Heads, which are designed for extreme drag racing or circle track applications. They’re designed to accept GM SB2-style valve covers and are the first cylinder heads that are specifically designed for engine blocks with 4.5-inch bore spacing.