Articles tagged #SMALL BLOCK
Articles tagged
#SMALL BLOCK

Speedmaster Receives Six SEMA Global Media Awards and the SEMA Data Excellence Award

Speedmaster took home six Global Media Awards and the SEMA Data Excellence Award at the 2024 SEMA Show, with winning products spanning engine components, valve covers, intake manifolds, and timing drive systems.

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Speedmaster at the 2024 NHRA U.S. Nationals Sportsman Racer Appreciation Dinner

Speedmaster sponsored the second annual Sportsman Racer Appreciation Dinner at the 2024 Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, contributing a Small Block Chevy 6/71 Blower Kit as one of the event's top raffle prizes to nearly 900 attendees.

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El Rayo Ignition Combo Kit: Engineered Ignition Upgrade for Small Block Chevy

The Speedmaster El Rayo Ignition Combo Kit pairs an ignition amplifier with matched components for the small block Chevy, delivering a direct upgrade path for builders seeking consistent spark energy and improved combustion efficiency.

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Downdraft System for Small Block Chevy: 401 HP on the Dyno

The Speedmaster downdraft system for small block Chevy produced 401 horsepower on the dyno, tested by Richard Holdener. The video covers the full dyno session and results.

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Blower Shootout: Testing Forced Induction on a Small Block Chevy

Speedmaster puts its blower components through a side-by-side shootout on a Small Block Chevy. The test measures real output differences between supercharger setups on the same engine.

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Three Phases of Power: Adding 100, 200, and 300 HP to a 350 Chevy

Starting with a recycled two-barrel 350 producing 246 hp, this dyno test walks through three distinct power phases, each built on deliberate component choices. The final combination reached 543 hp at 6,900 rpm from 355 cubic inches.

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Shifting the Torque Curve on a 383 Stroker: Heads, Cam, and Intake Tested

Starting at 388 hp, a Speedmaster 383 stroker gained nearly 100 horsepower through three targeted upgrades: CNC-ported heads, a more aggressive cam, and a single-plane intake. Each swap shifted the torque curve higher in the rev range, illustrating the direct relationship between component selection and where an engine makes its power.

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Shelby Cobra Built with a Speedmaster Down Draft Manifold

This original Cobra build features a Speedmaster down draft manifold, combining classic American performance heritage with precision-engineered induction technology.

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Junkyard 350 to 420 Horsepower: A Wrecking-Yard Small Block Gets a Head and Cam Upgrade

We pulled a running small block from a wrecking yard for under $300, baselined it at 312 hp on the dyno, and then upgraded the heads and cam to reach 420 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque - all on the original short block.

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Chevy 327 vs. 5.3L LM7: A Dyno Comparison of Two Small-Block Generations

The factory-rated 365-hp L76 327 and the truck-duty 5.3L LM7 are separated by decades of engineering evolution but share nearly identical displacement. We ran both on the dyno in stock and modified configurations to see where the numbers actually land.

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Speedmaster Partners with Nelson Competition Products on Project X360

Speedmaster and Nelson Competition Products are collaborating on Project X360 - a 427 small block Chevy engine build for a 1969 Camaro. The project targets 600 to 650 horsepower on pump gas, with the completed car set to appear at SEMA.

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Stroker Kit Installation: A Step-by-Step Overview

This installation guide covers the essential steps involved in fitting a Speedmaster stroker kit, from initial teardown through final assembly. Watch the full walkthrough from Sydney Speed Supplies.

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Ford 302 to 347 Windsor Stroker Motor Build

This video covers a Ford 302 to 347 cubic inch Windsor stroker motor assembled with Speedmaster components. Watch the full build overview from Sydney Speed Supplies.

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Chevy 350 to 383 Crate Motor Run-In

Watch Sydney Speed Supplies run in a Speedmaster Chevy 350 to 383 stroker crate motor. This video covers the initial break-in process for a freshly assembled engine.

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Chevy 350 to 383 Stroker: Crate Motor Run-In

A Speedmaster Chevy 383 stroker crate motor completes its initial run-in at Sydney Speed Supplies, demonstrating what a complete, engineered rotating assembly delivers out of the crate.

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434 Windsor Crate Motor on the Engine Dyno

Watch Sydney Speed Supplies run a Speedmaster 434 Windsor crate motor on the engine dyno. This video captures the dyno session and shows the stroker combination in action.

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383 Chevy Blown Motor Run-In by Sydney Speed Supplies

Watch Sydney Speed Supplies run in a blown 383 Chevy stroker motor built with Speedmaster components. This video captures the initial break-in of a supercharged small block Chevy combination.

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Speedmaster 383 Blown Small Block Chevy Motor Build

This video features a Speedmaster 383 blown small block Chevy motor built by Sydney Speed Supplies. Watch the full showcase of this supercharged stroker combination.

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