John Salvatera

Jan 17, 2025 | dragzine.com | John Salvatera

The countdown is on for Sick Week 2025, presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive, where the world’s fastest street-legal cars will battle for glory. From January 27 to February 1, this highly anticipated drag-and-drive event,  hosted by Sick The Magazine, promises jaw-dropping speed, relentless competition, and the potential to rewrite history. With the elusive five-second mark in sight, every driver is laser-focused on making their mark.

Jan 15, 2025 | dragzine.com | John Salvatera

When it comes to making power, car builders are always looking for the next edge. Compressed Air Supercharging is one of the latest ways to deliver instant horsepower, and it’s nothing like a traditional turbocharger or supercharger. This system feeds high-pressure air directly into the engine, skipping the lag and spool time you get with conventional setups. The result? Instant power when you need it most.

Jan 15, 2025 | enginelabs.com | John Salvatera

When it comes to making power, car builders are always looking for the next edge. Compressed Air Supercharging is one of the latest ways to deliver instant horsepower, and it’s nothing like a traditional turbocharger or supercharger. This system feeds high-pressure air directly into the engine, skipping the lag and spool time you get with conventional setups. The result? Instant power when you need it most.

Jan 14, 2025 | dieselarmy.com | John Salvatera

Imagine draining the oil from your Duramax truck, only to discover that nearly a quart of dirty oil remains trapped inside. That's exactly what Banks engineers uncovered using a custom-made see-through replica of the stock oil pan. This innovative test revealed a critical flaw in the Duramax 6.6-liter engine's stock oil pan design, and the results are as eye-opening as they are concerning. The issue stems from the stock pan's weld nut, which protrudes into the sump to secure the drain plug.

Jan 14, 2025 | enginelabs.com | John Salvatera

Imagine draining the oil from your Duramax truck, only to discover that nearly a quart of dirty oil remains trapped inside. That’s exactly what Banks engineers uncovered using a custom-made see-through replica of the stock oil pan. This innovative test revealed a critical flaw in the Duramax 6.6-liter engine’s stock oil pan design, and the results are as eye-opening as they are concerning. The issue stems from the stock pan’s weld nut, which protrudes into the sump to secure the drain plug.