Chevy’s New ZZ6 Engine Celebrates 60 Years Of V8 Power
Developed with contemporary technologies, including a high-rpm valvetrain, Chevrolet Performance’s new ZZ6 engine offers builders a modern twist on the classic Chevy Small Block 350. It uses updated Fast Burn cylinder heads with beehive-style valve springs inspired by the LS engine family – a feature that enhances high-rpm capability, enabling the new high-performance engine to achieve 405 horsepower and 405 lb-ft of torque.
Rad Air Complete Car Care: Where Customer Service Is King
Behind every successful independent automotive repair shop is a staff that not only provides expert repairs, but one that treats customers with the care and respect that keeps them coming back – and telling their family and friends.
Red Kap Welcomes Troy Ladd To The Craftsmen Series
Red Kap has selected L.A. Roadsters 2012 Builder of the Year Troy Ladd as the third custom car icon to be added to the growing stable of Red Kap Craftsmen. Ladd owns Hollywood Hot Rods in Burbank, California. He has been designing, building and restoring custom hot rods out of his shop for more than a decade.
LKQ 2016 Car Calendar Contest
The 2016 LKQ Car Calendar is underway and runs through September 25, 2015. This nationwide contest is open to all car and truck enthusiasts looking to submit photos of their vehicle for a chance to win a trip to the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
Students Can Register For Shell Eco-Marathon 2016
Shell Eco-marathon Americas will return to the Motor City for its 10th edition taking place April 22-24, 2016. Registration is now open for high school and university students from across the Americas to showcase their passion for technological innovation and energy efficiency on the streets of downtown Detroit. The challenge: design and build a vehicle that goes the farthest on the least amount of energy. Student teams are aiming to beat the current Americas record, which is equivalent to 3,587 miles per gallon.
DEI Sponsored 2015 Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Team Qualifies for Dual Championship Engine Challenge
DEI Team will compete at SEMA and PRI for the National Championship title.
WELD Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Team Records Fastest Time at Regional Event
The WELD-sponsored Eastern Oklahoma County Tech Center Team recorded the fastest time at the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow (HROT) Engine Challenge program regional event held March 20-22 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Ft. Worth. The team of five high school students from Choctaw, OK, competed against the clock in a total engine rebuild and
WELD Announces 2015 Sponsorship of Hot Rodders of Tomorrow
WELD has renewed its sponsorship of the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge program. WELD has been a sponsor of the organization since 2013. Hot Rodders of Tomorrow is a nationwide high school engine building competition that challenges youth to pursue an automotive career. Regional competitions are held across the country where high school teams
Split Decision: Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge to Continue at PRI
This year, the Sixth Annual Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge Championships split into a Dual Championship format in which teams will compete at both the SEMA Show (Nov. 4-7, Las Vegas) and the PRI Show (Dec. 11-13, Indianapolis). From each Dual Championship, two teams will emerge. These four teams will face off for the
Performing in the Performance Engine Market
Car Stars Great car movies such as “Bullitt” and “American Graffiti” heightened the visibility of the muscle car and street performance culture. Baby boomers wanted to go fast even if they were just driving to the grocery store. The open road was calling and America answered. But, the government intervened and quickly started killing the
