Precision Engine

RETRO LS, PART 5

mike.mavrigian — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:06:52 +0000

THE FINAL ASSEMBLY by Mike Mavrigian Our intent with this build is to illustrate how you can take advantage of current LS (mechanical) technology, and still create a somewhat old school traditional appearance, grabbing in the range of 450 HP, all without breaking the bank. In terms of exterior finish, we intentionally “relaxed” [...]

PONTIAC 455, PART 5

mike.mavrigian — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:38:15 +0000

Build, text and photos by Mike Mavrigian The Pontiac 455, bored/stroked to 501 CID, is finally completed. This article covers all remaining aspects of the assembly. Next is the dyno run, which I’ll cover in an upcoming article. COMPLETED VALVETRAIN After determining the required pushrod length (for this particular build, I measured 9.000” for [...]

PROJECT ENGINES TO BE DISPLAYED AT HOT ROD & RESTORATION SHOW

mike.mavrigian — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:35:05 +0000

The Pontiac is being completed today, getting ready for display. . Both current project engines, including the “Retro” LS engine and the Pontiac 455 will be on display at the upcoming Hot Rod & Restoration show in Indianapolis. This year’s show is held at the Lucas Stadium complex, adjacent to the Indianapolis Convention Center, March [...]

PONTIAC 455, PART 4

mike.mavrigian — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:51:23 +0000

Build, text and photos by Mike Mavrigian Note: This engine, as well as all of our engine projects, is designed, test-fit and assembled by Mike Mavrigian’s Birchwood Automotive facility in Creston, OH. Now that the block, oil pan, valley cover plate and timing cover have been painted, we can begin final assembly. [...]

TAPERED WRIST PIN TOOL

mike.mavrigian — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:50:43 +0000

Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders Tapered Wrist Pin Bushing Press Kit is designed to remove and replace tapered bushings in diesel applications with wrist pin diameters up to 54mm. The press base is designed to work with a shop’s hydraulic press to ease tapered pins into and out of connecting rod eyes. The [...]

BOSCH INJECTION TESTED FOR NASCAR 2012

mike.mavrigian — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:50:27 +0000

Before NASCAR announced that Sprint Cup cars would be using electronic fuel injection in 2012, some racing teams – Hendrick Motorsports and Penske Racing, for instance – had already turned to the world leader in electronic fuel injection technology, Bosch, to prepare fuel-injected V-8 engines as test beds. These engines, utilizing Bosch components, duplicated the [...]

NEW EDELBROCK STUFF

mike.mavrigian — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:50:11 +0000

Edelbrock LLC, is excited to announce the release of its 2012 Edelbrock Automotive Performance catalog. “This years catalog features over 200 new products. These new products include everything from our new E-Force supercharger system for 2003-11 GM trucks, to our triple deuce intake manifold for small-block Ford engines”, states company Chairman Vic Edelbrock. “With more [...]

SNIPER PLUMBING

mike.mavrigian — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:49:54 +0000

Sniper Motorsports has recently launched a new line of plumbing products for high performance enthusiasts. They comprise hose ends, adaptors, and matching stainless steel braided hoses. Available in sizes ranging from AN-4 to AN-16 (1/4″ to 1″) and produced in T6061 aluminum, these beautifully finished parts are aimed toward the budget-minded enthusiast. Precision machined [...]

NEW DEMON STREET CARB

mike.mavrigian — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:49:34 +0000

The introduction of an all-new carburetor, especially in this millennium, has become increasingly rare. But Demon Carburetion has done just that. Named the 625 Street Demon, it is engineered for hot rods with stock to mildly modified engines. In appearance, its cast aluminum construction exhibits smooth and flowing contours and in operation it accommodates either [...]

STREET ROD STUFF

mike.mavrigian — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:49:17 +0000

Eddie Motorsports has recently released their latest catalog of custom billet parts for Street Rods & Muscle Cars. The full color catalog, the second edition for Eddie Motorsports, is filled with their specialty products, most of which are machined from 6061T6 aluminum in their Southern California facility. Their custom billet products, which include hood & [...]