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Mike Magda is a veteran automotive writer with credits in publications such as Racecar Engineering, Hot Rod, Engine Technology International, Motor Trend, Automobile, Automotive Testing Technology and Professional Motorsport World. He was the editor of four national automotive magazines, including Chevy High Performance, and he has authored hundreds of automotive technical briefings. In covering nearly every type of motorsport, Magda has collaborated with many of racing's top engine builders and factory engineers.
Here's one for your next bench-racing session: What's the world's largest 4-stroke, spark-ignited gas engine? It's the 18-cylinder behemoth built by Wartsila, and it's capable of more than 25,000 horsepower. Read More
Keeping up with the fast-changing developments in piston design can be challenging for the engine builder. Trey McFarland of Mahle Motorsports answers questions about topics like piston speed, coatings and materials. Read More
Originally built to test and validate front accessory drive and supercharger pulley systems from Left Coast 32 and T-Mac Performance, this 390ci LSX-based engine also demonstrates how easy 1,000 streetable horsepower is achieved. Check out the dyno results. Read More
Sourcing high-performance parts for vintage engines is never easy, as witnessed by the buildup of this 259ci Studebaker engine for top-speed racing. See how David Parris and Precision Engine II found and put the pieces together. Read More
There are three engine-related items from the estate of master engine builder Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins up for auction this weekend. EngineLabs gets a history lesson about the items from former Jenkins' associate Steve Johns. Read More
Terms like oil viscosity get tossed around in conversations and advertisements when comparing different types of oil. What exactly is oil viscosity and why should you care? We have a quick video that explains this and much more about the properties of oil. Read more here: Read More
If you live in a state where E85 is relatively available, it may be wise to consider your next street build with the high-octane fuel in mind. The owner of this 455 Olds had R&R Performance conduct back-to-back tests with E85 against race gas. Check out the story for the results! Read More
Even though the world of Formula 1 is often cloaked in secrecy, Renault is rather active in releasing videos of behind-the-scenes development of its engines. In these four videos, you'll see how testing technology has advanced from Renault's V10 up to the current V8. Read More
GMC released torque and horsepower numbers for its new 4.3-liter EcoTec3 engine. The V6 will be rated at 305 lb-ft torque, the most of any standard V6 offered in a full-size truck. GMC was the first pickup manufacturer to offer a V6 when the 305ci engine was released in 1960. Read More
Watch as two very healthy 4-cyliner engines get hot and angry on the dyno. One is a VW-based 1.17-liter with five valves per cylinder and the other is a 2.35-liter Saab running more than 50 pounds of boost. Enjoy! Read More
Moroso often takes a dual-strategy approach in building pans that can support both drag- and road-racing engine builders. Thor Schroeder explains in the latest TECH5 column and also tells EngineLabs readers the benefits of the company's accumulator. Read More
JC Beattie Jr. wanted to race his COPO Camaro but feared hurting the numbers-matching engine. So he called on Katech to build a carbon copy of the factory engine, but with the potential for more than 1,100 horsepower. Read More
Mopar lovers are celebrating National Hemi Day on April 26. That's 4-26 to reflect the the 426 Hemi. Check out the EngineLabs photo retrospect, courtesy of the Chrysler archives. Read More
Cummins just released a video showing the assembly of the company's 2,000,000th turbo-diesel for Ram trucks. The milestone occurred last December. The video shows the assembly from start to finish at all the different stations in the assembly factory in Columbus, Indiana. Read More
Sometimes the destruction appears unrepairable, but cylinder heads can be returned to working condition in the hands of talented craftsmen. Noonan Race Engineering of Australia demonstrates the repair on two combustion chambers from a TAD engine that spun way past redline. Read More
Controlling crankshaft vibration and engine harmonics becomes more crucial as engines rev faster and are built with high-pressure-inducing power adders. In the latest TECH5 column, J.C. Beattie, Jr. of ATI Performance offers tips and advice on damper selection and addressing vibration issues. Read More
There are thousands of engine-related videos on YouTube, from dyno tests to engine assembly to engine theory. We sort through more than 100 of the most popular videos for an eclectic selection that we feel are the most interesting, educational and entertaining. Enjoy! Read More
No need to apologize for all the plumbing, this twin-turbo big-block looks perfectly appropriate for a '34 coupe that has the potential to run under eight seconds at the drag strip. The engine is the work of fabricator Ed Umland and engine builder Don Zemina. Read More
A new synthetic grease developed by Lucas Oil is designed for high-temperature, high-pressure applications -- such as pushrods and axle splines. The synthetic formula also allows the product to be used in cold-weather and with different viscosity lubricants. Read More
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