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We upgrade our 5.3 LS with forged parts, cam, EFI then dyno NA & boosted on 93 octane.

Engine Power

Salvage to Savage 5.3 LS

The 427-ci LSx engine for Music City Trucks' C10 is being completed with EFI and dyno-tuning.

427ci LSx Part 2

We build a 427ci pump-gas LSx for a Music City Trucks C10, aiming for hot rod power.

427CI LSX, Part 1

The visit to UNOH includes building and dynoing a 434-cubic-inch UMP Modified dirt track engine.

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434ci UMP Race Engine

Continuing the buildup of a 509ci W-Series engine and getting it ready to hit the engine dyno; wrapping up this vintage looking hot rod power plant with high flowing induction and throttle body EFI before seeeing how much power it makes in the dyno.

509ci W-Series Big Block Chevy Part 2

We build a big-inch, pump-gas Chevy W-Series monster from an aluminum block!

509ci W-Series Big Block Chevy Part 1

The battle between the Classic 302 SBF vs. 305 SBC continues; going head-to-head, Ford vs Chevy; keeping it simple with only one change, compression!; increasing the compression on both engines and getting them as close as possible.

302 vs 305 Pt 3 High Compression Showdown

Pro engine tips on assembling and tuning everything from street engines to full-race motors.

S12 E11 | 509ci W-Series Big Block Chevy Part 2

E15 | Salvage to Savage 5.3 LS

E14 | 427ci LSx Part 2

E13 | 427CI LSX, Part 1

E12 | 434ci UMP Race Engine

E11 | 509ci W-Series Big Block Chevy Part 2

E10 | 509ci W-Series Big Block Chevy Part 1

E9 | 302 vs 305 Pt 3 High Compression Showdown