Heat Changes Everything — And Most Builders Ignore ItMost engines are measured cold. They are assembled cold. They are torqued cold. They are checked cold. But they do not operate cold. An engine that measures
There are five words that quietly destroy more engines than bad parts ever will: “It should be fine.” Those words are rarely spoken with bad intent. They’re usually said when: A clearance is close. A
There’s a sentence we hear all the time: “Boost blew my engine.” No. Boost didn’t blow your engine. Bad math did. Boost is simply compressed air. It increases cylinder pressure. It increases heat. It increases
One of the most common misconceptions in engine building is that torque is simply about tightening fasteners to a number. In reality, torque is about controlling clamping force — and how
6.2 LS Community Build Once the block choice is made, the next conversation always turns to the rotating assembly. And this is where a lot of builds either get stronger —
Anytime someone hears “6.2 LS,” the first question is usually, “Is it aluminum?” And yeah — aluminum blocks have their place. But for this build, that wasn’t the right choice. For the
There’s a lot of information out there about building engines—and not all of it holds up in the real world. At Owens Racing Engines, we’ve seen firsthand how certain myths
Not So Fast—Why Machining Can Be a Smarter Choice If you’ve watched any of our engine videos online, you’ve likely seen the comments roll in:💬 “Just buy a new one.”It’s quick
The Engine Whisperer 🛠️ The Do’s and Don’ts of Shopping for Engine Parts Like a Pro There’s a unique thrill to building your own engine. Whether you’re assembling a street car sleeper