540 Cubes of Fun: Finishing and Dyno Testing a 712 Horsepower Big Block Chevy
Well, our (really) big block Chevy is done and had its maiden voyage on the dyno. We already gave away the ending by telling you how much horsepower the 540 […]
Author: Mike Mavrigian
Mike Mavrigian has been building and writing about engines almost as long as there has been internal combustion. He has written well over 1,000 technical articles and seven books, and is editor of Precision Engine Magazine. Mike’s shop, Birchwood Automotive, specializes in street performance and racing engines and vehicle restoration. As you’ll see in this article series, he includes a wealth of information on his engine builds.
540 Cubes of Fun: Building a 712 Horsepower Big Block Chevy (Part 2, Oiling System, Heads & Valvetrain)
In Part 1 of our 540 cubic inch big block Chevy build, we covered prep of the Dart Big M block, balancing and installation of the Scat/ICON reciprocating assembly, and […]
540 Cubes of Fun: Building a 712 Horsepower Big Block Chevy (Part 1, The Short Block)
Who doesn’t have a soft spot in their heart for a big-breathing Rat engine? We certainly do, which is why we’re building a 540 cubic inch big block Chevy. After […]
422 Cubes of Small Block Thunder Part 3: Ignition, Accessories & Dyno Results
We’ve arrived at the final installment of our 422 cubic inch small block Chevy build. You know what that means—dyno results! You can cheat and scroll down to find out […]
422 Cubes of Small Block Thunder, Part 2: Oiling System, Valvetrain & Induction
In Part One of our 700 horsepower small block Chevy build, Mr. Mavrigian got into prep of the Dart SHP block and Scat/Icon rotating assembly as well as installing the […]
422 Cubes of Small Block Thunder: Building a 700+ Horsepower Small Block Chevy (Part 1)
Even though it’s a GM LS world, the Gen 1 small block Chevy remains a popular choice for many builders. We’re going to show you how to build a 422 […]
Installation and Removal Tips for LS Engine 24x or 58x Reluctor Wheels
Any builder familiar with late model engines knows that an engine’s computer control system monitors both camshaft and crankshaft position in order to achieve correct spark and fuel delivery. Many […]
Best of Both Worlds: Building a Gen 1/LS Hybrid with World Products’ Motown II LS Block (Part 2)
Editor’s Note: Mike Mavrigian must do nothing but build engines and write stories about them. We have visions of his shop, Birchwood Automotive, set deep in the woods with Mavrigian keeping little […]
Best of Both Worlds: Building a Gen 1/LS Hybrid with World Products’ Motown II LS Block (Part 1)
Editor’s Note: Mike Mavrigian must do nothing but build engines and write stories about them. We have visions of his shop, Birchwood Automotive, set deep in the woods with Mavrigian […]
Project LS Next (Part 3): We Dyno Test the 440 Cubic-Inch “LS Next” Project
In this episode of Project LS Next, we find out what Mike Mavrigian’s 440 cubic-inch LS engine made on the dyno—after he installed the induction system, ignition, and a pair […]