POWER PLAYERS A LOOK AT THE CURRENT OFFERINGS FROM SOME OF DRAG RACING ’ S BEST ENGINE BUILDERS
PHOTO : JAMES SISK
When it comes to engines , drag racers have a dizzying number of options to consider . From the base engine block and cylinder heads down to the components contained inside and the intake and forced induction options , it can be a daunting process to decide what it will take to accomplish goals at the racetrack .
The engine builders who specialize in providing horsepower for drag racing applications have refined their craft to a science , combining inhouse R & D , customer feedback and continuously improved products from vendors to maximize performance . From ultra-specialized shops focusing on one specific combination to large operations pumping out engines for
March 2021 any and every class under the sun , engine builders are consistently stepping up the game and providing customers with the mechanical motivation they need to set records , win races and collect big money .
Today , drag racers have more options – and better options – than ever before . That ’ s why Drag Illustrated chose engines as the second topic in our DI Focus series . This section is packed full of options from a wide variety of engine builders , from the headline-grabbing names building full-blown Pro Mod engines to the smaller operations cranking out consistent , dependable powerplants for bracket racing . Whether you need to upgrade to more power to keep up with the competition or you want a hopped-up new engine for your street / strip muscle car , this section has what you need . – NATE VAN WAGNEN DI
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