https://www.gnarpowpow.com/tags/cylinder-heads/ Fri 08 May 2026 15:15:59 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/19227/dream-engine-giveaway-ep-1-the-parts-for-our-twin-supercharged-small-block-ford-build/
We've been teasing it for a while, but our Dream Engine Giveaway build is finally underway. We visit with Pro Car Associates and owner Chris Wright to work out the details of our supercharged small block Ford build. Just take a look at all these quality parts going in and on this engine! Make sure you enter to win this small block Ford here: https://www.enginebuildermag.com/2022-engine-giveaway/ Component Partners @World Products Man'OWar 351 block @Callies Performance Products crank and rods @Diamond Pistons custom pistons @Total Seal Piston Rings 1.0mm, 1.0mm, 2.0mm ring set Pro-Filer cylinder heads @TorqStorm Superchargers twin supercharger kit ARP Hardware Erson camshaft Dura-Bond cam bearings Harland Sharp rockers @ManleyPerformance valves PAC springs Johnson lifters @Trend Performance pushrods @Cometic Gasket MLX head gaskets @King Engine Bearings @Melling Engine Parts oil pump @Aviaid Oil Systems oil pan @AMSOIL INC. oil @Cloyes Gear & Products, Inc. race billet true roller timing set @Holley Terminator EFI, Smart Coils, Hi-Ram intake, fuel injectors, and ignition @Tick Performance intercooler @TremaniacRacing timing cover and valve covers @Fluidampr damper #engine #horsepower #performance #ford #smallblock #supercharged #enginebuild #enginebuilding #giveaway #dreamenginegiveaway #enginebuildermag ]]> Mon 28 Nov 2022 10:36:34 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/19227/dream-engine-giveaway-ep-1-the-parts-for-our-twin-supercharged-small-block-ford-build/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/19223/finishing-touches-on-the-new-sml-cylinder-heads/
Steve Morris Engines (SME) and the shop's new Centroid CNC machine have completed the billet aluminum SML cylinder head. Now it's time to mock up the SML engine! https://www.enginebuildermag.com/ https://www.stevemorrisengines.com/ #engines #enginebuilding #machining #cnc #cylinderhead #horsepower #performance ]]> Wed 29 Jun 2022 10:36:08 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/19223/finishing-touches-on-the-new-sml-cylinder-heads/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/19230/creating-the-sml-cylinder-head-part-3/
Steve Morris keeps hashing out the new SML cylinder head design on the Centroid CNC. Watch to see what makes this new cylinder head special and why the SML engine is special as well. https://www.enginebuildermag.com/ https://www.stevemorrisengines.com/ ]]> Wed 22 Jun 2022 10:36:34 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/19230/creating-the-sml-cylinder-head-part-3/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/19234/machining-steve-morris-sml-heads-part-2/
Now that Steve has everything setup in the 5-axis Centroid CNC, the real machine work has begun. Check out the progress on these billet aluminum heads. ]]> Wed 08 Jun 2022 10:36:53 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/19234/machining-steve-morris-sml-heads-part-2/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/19236/inside-look-at-steve-morris-engines-sml-heads-part-1/
As Steve continues to develop his SML engine platform, he gives us an inside look at the development of the cylinder heads, which start from a raw block of billet aluminum and turn into a work of art thanks to a Centroid 5-axis CNC. ]]> Wed 01 Jun 2022 10:37:14 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/19236/inside-look-at-steve-morris-engines-sml-heads-part-1/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/19247/steve-s-smx-engine-gets-heads-and-intake-installed/
Now that the primary internals are all set, Steve shifts his focus to the top end of the SMX build and shows you his SMX cylinder head set up and intake. ]]> Mon 28 Feb 2022 10:38:21 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/19247/steve-s-smx-engine-gets-heads-and-intake-installed/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/19262/understanding-rocker-arm-tech-part-3/
In the previous two rocker arm videos, Steve Morris discusses rocker arm styles and types and the different rocker arm stands that there are. In this episode, he discusses rocker arm geometry and its impact. ]]> Mon 06 Sep 2021 10:40:36 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/19262/understanding-rocker-arm-tech-part-3/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/19264/understanding-rocker-arm-tech-part-2/
In part 1 of this 3-part series on rocker arms, Steve discussed different rocker arms and rocker arm stand set ups. In this video, he goes over the rocker arm styles and what you should be looking for depending on your application or horsepower goals. ]]> Mon 30 Aug 2021 10:40:54 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/19264/understanding-rocker-arm-tech-part-2/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/19271/rechecking-valve-jobs/
In this episode of Steve Tech, Steve Morris covers why it's a good idea to always check the valve job on cylinder heads, even when they are brand new from the manufacturer. ]]> Tue 25 May 2021 10:42:22 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/19271/rechecking-valve-jobs/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/19275/engine-sealing-with-hoops-and-receiver-grooves/
When building engines beyond 2,000 horsepower, cylinder pressures can get intense, making the head gasket's job of sealing the engine a tough one. To create better engine seal in these high-horsepower applications, engine builders such as Steve Morris of Steve Morris Engines, use hoops. In this Steve Tech, Steve walks you through how today’s hoops work, why they’re better than old-school o-rings, what they actually do, how he installs them, and ultimately why it matters and makes a difference when it comes to performance. ]]> Sat 20 Feb 2021 10:43:10 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/19275/engine-sealing-with-hoops-and-receiver-grooves/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/19288/resurfacing-cylinder-heads/
If your cylinder heads don't have a perfectly flat, shiny surface, they're not done right and you'll need to do those again. Steve Morris explains why a correct surface finish is so crucial. ]]> Thu 06 Aug 2020 10:46:29 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/19288/resurfacing-cylinder-heads/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/19289/engine-block-resurfacing/
No matter whether you have an old or brand new engine block and cylinder head, resurfacing the decks on those components is vital to getting high performance out of your engine. Steve Morris tells you all you need to know in this episode of Steve Tech. Engine Builder: https://www.enginebuildermag.com Steve Morris Engines: https://www.stevemorrisengines.com ]]> Mon 22 Jun 2020 10:47:00 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/19289/engine-block-resurfacing/