ECOtec Race Engines Win in Powerboat Racing

The 2007 APBA Inboard Powerboat Circuit saw the introduction of two ECOtec-powered hydroplane boats in the 2.5L Modified class.

Mr. Bud Racing of Lafayette, Louisiana had the naturally-aspirated ECOtec race engines installed in their hydroplane boats by Roush Industries in Livonia, Michigan. The engine, based on the production 2.2L L61 ECOtec, was modified with 3.500-inch sleeves, Eagle crank and rods, JE pistons, and a Cometic headgasket.

The production L61 ECOtec head was ported specifically for this application, modified to accept high-lift cams, and assembled with GM Performance Parts adjustable cam gears, Ferrea valves and keepers, PSI springs, and Trick Titanium retainers. This naturally aspirated race engine runs on E85 fuel, produces about 340 horsepower, and turns 9,000-10,000 rpm. read more...

SEMA 2007: Still Feeling It!

The SEMA madness has its lingering effects! Mainly from the sore feet and tired body due to the fact that you walk over three million square feet and are usually out all night long from party to party!

Yes I can hear you all playing your violins for me now ...

Is it worth it? The pain, the tired and beat-up bodies, and the Vegas madness?

Ahh ... you bet it is! read more...

SEMA 2007: Day Two

Wednesday kicked off Day Two of SEMA.

It seemed that Wednesday was busier than Tuesday, which is very strange. Usually opening day holds the heaviest traffic at the SEMA show, but not this year.

Regardless of when the traffic poured in, it definitely poured in! Loads of people all over the show and, better than that, each day seemed to get better for us as we walked the show and found more great cars and incredible builds.

There was a lot of buzz around the GM booth as well. read more...

Jeff Gordon's Number 24 NASCAR Chevy is among thousands of cars on display this week at the SEMA Auto Show in Las Vegas.

SEMA 2007: Day One

Many people don’t realize that SEMA runs from Tuesday to Friday. Monday is the last day of setup, which is usually pretty hectic.

SEMA is anticipated all year long, with companies planning and preparing for a show like this starting about ten months in advance.

The spirits are high, and the cars are amazing at this show. There’s so much to take in as there is over a million square feet of show space. Hundreds of thousands of people roam the show daily, looking for the newest parts and the hottest cars! read more...