What Makes LS Engines So Great? by Chad Golen January 22, 2019 0 When it’s time for an engine swap, the LS is a popular choice. It fits just about any vehicle and can generate lots of horsepower. Whether you’re upgrading an older GM vehicle or building something special, an LS engine might be just what you need. Here, we’ll share some information about the LS, explain what … Read More
Morel Hydraulic Roller Lifter Adjustment Procedure by Chad Golen November 18, 2018 0 Street Performance: The Street Performance hydraulic lifters are made from a cold formed body with a clipped axle and have a 6500 rpm capability. These lifters have .120″ plunger travel and have an 80% fill rate with the test oil. The lifter wheels in this series are .700″ diameter. Recommended Spring Pressure: 100-180lbs Seat Pressure … Read More
Keeping your Jeep Engine Running Cool by Chad Golen November 17, 2018 0 We have quite a few customers calling and asking about the best way to keep their Jeep engine cool when running in hotter regions of the country. Here is New England we do not seem to have a problem with this since the weather never gets too hot, in fact my 2006 Rubicon runs 210 … Read More
Hydraulic Camshaft Break In Procedure by Chad Golen November 12, 2018 0 Hydraulic Cam & Lifter Break-In: Updated Procedure For Hydraulic Roller & Flat Tappet Camshaft Break-In While many think break-in procedures are just for flat-tappet cams, testing has shown that today’s close-tolerance hydraulic lifters greatly benefit from a dedicated break-in procedure. A recent two-year study of valve train break-in procedures has discovered a new direction in proper … Read More
Golen Engine Jeep 4.6L Stroker Engine for 1991-2006 Jeep Wrangler/Cherokee by Chad Golen November 3, 2018 0 Are you tired of your Jeep lagging behind on the street or trail due to your worn out stock 4.0L engine? Having trouble climbing hills or towing a trailer? Check out the Golen Engine 4.6L Jeep Stroker Engine!! Over the course of the last 16 years, we have developed our 4.6L Jeep Stroker engine to … Read More
Why You Should Get A Custom Crate Engine For Your Jeep by Chad Golen October 26, 2018 0 No engine lasts forever. No matter how much you baby your pride-and-joy, the day will come when you realize the motor isn’t up to the job. Perhaps it starts burning oil, or maybe you’re tired of being passed by cars with more horsepower and torque. Whatever the trigger, sooner or later you realize something must … Read More
Your Comprehensive Guide To The LS Engine Family by Chad Golen October 19, 2018 0 It was 1955 when Chevy engineers unveiled the “small block” V8. Clearly, they knew what they were doing because it’s still going strong. Of course, there have been some changes over the years, and Chevy’s parent, GM, defines these by “generation.” Thus, there’s a Gen I, a Gen II and so on, up to the … Read More