Engine Masters: Temporada 4

SBC Dual-Plane Shootout

22min - We go head-to-head-to-head-to-head to find the best dual-plane for your buck. Using our longtime test mule 372 small-block Chevy, we bolt up the four most popular Air-Gap style dual-planes.

Heat Kills Power-How and Why

22min - Engine experts explore what they've always known: increased engine temperature decreases power output. They also thought they knew the answer why, but today the 598 Chevy big-block gets some special heat treatment.

Carb Size Matters

22min - The experts take the mystery out of carburetor selection. More air means more power, but drivers need to know that bigger may not always be better and how to tell when they've crossed that line.

Hot In, Cool Out: Intercooler

21min - David Freiburger, Steve Dulcich and special guest Richard Holdener explore the science of reducing temperature out of a turbo in order to increase power out of the engine.

Testing the Blower Manifold

21min - David and Steve bring in Richard Holdener to try to blow the lid off of internet blower manifold theories. They'll use FAST's modular-runner intake manifold to test both short and long runners and see how each reacts.

Tuning in the Tune-Up

23min - People always talk about ignition timing and air-fuel ratios, but never about the direct impact on power production. Our experts show you how much power you could be throwing away with a sub-par tune-up.

Hydraulic vs. Solid: The Redux

18min - The last time the guys took on hydraulic and solid roller lifters, every answer generated more questions. Now they'll try different combinations, then figure out what makes sense and what the consequences are for power and wear.

$40 Muffler Shootout

24min - The guys put budget mufflers to the test. They'll run their 408 Cleveland with 12 different options, including no muffler, straight through, chambered and turbo style, then compile all the facts needed to choose the right option.

Battle of Budget Fuel Pumps

23min - The experts test the limits of four budget mechanical pumps on their 500 horsepower Chevy engine. They'll see if each can deliver enough pressure and flow to support the power they've come to expect.

Bigger Plenum

16min - The crew dives into internet theories about big boost, big cubes and big RPM needing bigger plenum volume. They'll explore if increased volume really turns into increased power, or if it just leads to hood-clearance headaches.

Big-Inch, Big-Power, Big-Block Manifold Shootout

21min - David, Steve and Steve hunt for the best manifold to make big horsepower on a big-block Chevrolet. They'll throw four different manifolds from Dart, Pro-Filer, Brodix and Edelbrock on top of 598ci to see what makes a difference.

The 440 You Can Afford

19min - A proper 440 has been out of reach for most muscle-car enthusiasts for years, so the guys take a low-dollar, low-compression boat anchor people can actually afford and see how respectable it can be with just a little investment.

SBC Dual-Plane Shootout

Heat Kills Power-The How and Why

Carb Size Matters

Hot In, Cool Out-Intercooler vs. Water/Methanol Injection for Turbos

Pressure Testing the “Blower Manifold” Debate

Tuning in the Tune-Up

Hydraulic vs. Solid Lifters: the Redux!

$40 Muffler Shootout

Battle of the Budget Fuel Pumps

You're Gonna Need a Bigger Plenum...

Big-Inch, Big-Power, Big-Block Manifold Shootout

The 440 You Can Afford