https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/forged-steel-vs-cast-iron-steel-crankshafts 2024-03-31T22:54:24-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smeding-PARTS-Feature-CRANKSHAFT-ALT.jpg?v=1710251282 Forged Steel vs. Cast Iron/Steel Crankshafts https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/what-you-don-t-know-can-cost-you 2024-03-31T22:54:45-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Educate.jpg?v=1710251077 What You Don’t Know Can Cost You! https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/what-s-best-for-my-hot-rod-chevy-383-short-block-vs-ls-crate-engine 2023-06-09T14:40:13-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smeding-Found-Cars-68-Camaro.jpg?v=1686339613 What’s best for my Hot Rod? Chevy 383 short block vs LS Crate Engine https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/why-buy-from-custom-engine-builders-crate-engines-for-everyone 2023-06-16T15:22:21-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/427-Cobra_1.jpg?v=1686946889 Why Buy From Custom Engine Builders? Crate Engines for Everyone https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/a-chip-off-the-long-block-short-block-long-block-small-block-chevys-and-you 2023-06-26T13:10:35-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smed-Complete-Engine.jpg?v=1687803035 A Chip Off the Long Block: Short Block, Long Block, Small Block Chevys and You https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/choosing-the-right-camshaft-for-longevity-and-performance-a-guide-by-ben-smeding-of-smeding-performance 2023-06-30T15:02:23-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smed-Camshaft-Blog.jpg?v=1688155343 Choosing the Right Camshaft for Longevity and Performance: A Guide by Ben Smeding of Smeding Performance https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/key-factors-to-consider-when-selecting-a-performance-engine-for-your-hot-rod 2023-07-07T08:27:29-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smed-383.jpg?v=1688736449 Key Factors to Consider When Selecting a Performance Engine for Your Hot Rod https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/why-our-crankshafts-are-better 2023-08-14T15:52:50-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Crankshafts.jpg?v=1692046330 Why Our Crankshafts Are Better https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/smeding-performance-is-the-place-for-all-your-horsepower-desires 2023-09-14T15:12:34-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Engine.jpg?v=1694722354 Smeding Performance Is The Place For All Your Horsepower Desires https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/why-smeding 2023-09-14T15:33:36-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smeding_Rocker_arms.jpg?v=1694723616 Why Smeding? https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/what-comes-in-the-box 2023-09-14T15:48:11-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/crate_engine.jpg?v=1694724491 What Comes in the Box? https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/buying-a-project-car-let-us-help 2023-09-14T16:12:30-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smeding_540_Cruiser.jpg?v=1694725950 Buying a Project Car? Let Us Help https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/camshafts-hydraulic-vs-roller 2023-09-15T09:08:54-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smeding_Cathedral_Port_Cam.jpg?v=1694786657 Camshafts: Hydraulic vs. Roller https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/small-block-or-big-block 2023-09-15T10:04:28-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smed-Small-vs-Big-block.jpg?v=1694790268 Small-Block or Big-Block?  https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/easily-add-additional-horsepower-with-the-ls-4-000-crankshaft-from-smeding-performance 2023-12-08T13:36:08-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smeding-LS-Crankshaft.jpg?v=1702064168 Easily Add Additional Horsepower with the LS 4.000” Crankshaft from Smeding Performance https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/reach-your-chevy-hot-rods-potential-with-our-383-long-block-4-bolt-main-engine 2023-12-08T13:36:52-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smed_383-LB.jpg?v=1702064212 Reach Your Chevy Hot Rod's Potential With Our 383” Long Block 4-Bolt Main Engine https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/power-and-precision-smeding-performances-406-eliminator-520hp 2023-12-08T13:44:54-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Chevy_406_Eliminator_BLOG.jpg?v=1702064694 Power and Precision: Smeding Performance's 406” Eliminator 520HP https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/the-power-and-style-of-the-smeding-performance-427-cobra-engine 2023-12-08T13:45:34-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smed_427-Cobra-2.jpg?v=1702064734 The Power and Style of the Smeding Performance 427” Cobra Engine https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/smeding-performance-427-8-stack-600hp-engine-engineered-for-you 2023-12-08T13:47:04-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smeding_427_8-STACK-6-23.jpg?v=1702064824 Smeding Performance 427” 8-Stack 600HP Engine: Engineered For You https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/the-smeding-performance-363-cruiser-a-powerful-and-efficient-stroker-engine-for-ford-vehicles 2023-12-08T13:49:24-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smed-363-Cruiser-Ford.jpg?v=1702064964 The Smeding Performance 363" Cruiser: A Powerful and Efficient Stroker Engine for Ford Vehicles https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/discover-the-power-of-your-ls3-engine-with-cnc-ported-cylinder-heads 2023-12-08T13:52:57-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smeding_LS3-Cylinder-Heads.jpg?v=1702065177 Discover the Power of Your LS3 Engine with CNC Ported Cylinder Heads https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/deep-dive-into-the-572-extreme-700hp-where-power-meets-precision 2023-12-08T13:57:45-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smed_572-EXTREME.jpg?v=1702065465 Deep Dive into the 572" Extreme 700hp: Where Power Meets Precision https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/smeding-performance-powering-the-future 2023-12-08T13:58:16-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smed_427-Windsor.jpg?v=1702065496 Smeding Performance: Powering the Future https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/smeding-performances-427-short-block-elevating-ford-performance 2023-12-08T13:58:55-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smeding-427-Short-Block-1-23.jpg?v=1702065535 Smeding Performance's 427” Short Block - Elevating Ford Performance https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/igniting-power-exploring-the-smeding-performance-427-ls-power-adder-long-block 2023-12-08T14:00:54-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Chevy_427-LS_PowerAdder-LONGBLOCK-2.jpg?v=1702065654 Igniting Power: Exploring the Smeding Performance 427" LS Power Adder Long Block https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/racing-dynamo-smeding-performances-custom-tailored-383-hot-rod-420hp-engine 2024-03-12T08:39:41-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smed-383-Hot-ROD-2_b7c84e82-3c2e-4a02-89b1-c8bda1ff072a.jpg?v=1710250781 Racing Dynamo: Smeding Performance's Custom-Tailored 383” Hot Rod 420hp Engine https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/fueling-the-racing-enthusiasts-dream 2023-12-08T14:03:59-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smed-383-Hot-ROD-2.jpg?v=1702065839 Fueling the Racing Enthusiast's Dream https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/crate-engine-or-custom-build-which-is-right-for-you 2024-04-18T14:14:33-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Custom-Engine_1080.jpg?v=1710250647 Crate Engine or Custom Build: Which is Right for You? https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/ford-crate-engines-by-smeding-performance 2024-04-18T14:16:22-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/363-Cobra-in-shop.jpg?v=1710251545 Ford Crate Engines by Smeding Performance https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/big-block-chevy-the-icon-of-muscle-car-engines 2024-04-18T14:17:49-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smeding-540-Cruiser.jpg?v=1710251909 Big Block Chevy: The Icon of Muscle Car Engines  https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/high-performance-engine-builders-near-you-what-to-look-for 2024-04-18T14:19:49-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smeding-Shop_75211ad2-f623-443f-baec-ec1cfd52e137.jpg?v=1710255855 High Performance Engine Builders Near You: What to Look For SMEDING SHOP FLOOR https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/building-a-high-performance-engine-from-the-ground-up 2024-04-18T15:02:17-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smeding_bottom-End.jpg?v=1710256549 Building a High Performance Engine from the Ground Up  https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/chevy-big-block-restoration-vs-modernization 2024-04-18T15:10:56-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smeding_416-Special.jpg?v=1710256298 Chevy Big Block: Restoration Vs. Modernization  https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/ls-short-block-for-sale 2024-04-18T15:39:24-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smeding-Chevy_LS-block.jpg?v=1710266205 LS Short Block for Sale https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/big-block-engines-performance-and-reliability 2024-04-18T15:50:07-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smeding_installed-pretty.jpg?v=1710266754 Big Block Engines: Performance and Reliability https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/ls-engine-the-new-era-of-hot-rod-engines 2024-04-18T16:10:11-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/441_LS-900x900.jpg?v=1713474239 LS Engine: The New Era of Hot Rod Engines https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/exploring-the-benefits-of-high-performance-crate-engines 2024-04-18T16:14:01-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smed_427-8-Stack-crate.jpg?v=1710266353 Exploring the Benefits of High Performance Crate Engines https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/the-art-of-precision-in-engine-assembly-smedings-approach-to-the-427-ls-long-block 2024-07-10T15:58:08-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Chevy_427-LS_PowerAdder-LONGBLOCK-2_c55b7327-34d3-443a-b55b-747f9e8cdcd1.jpg?v=1720645088 The Art of Precision in Engine Assembly: Smeding's Approach to the 427" LS Long Block https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/choosing-the-right-pistons-and-rings-for-your-engine-build 2024-07-11T15:30:02-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smeding_Pistons-and-Rings.jpg?v=1720645880 Choosing the Right Pistons and Rings for Your Engine Build https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/impact-of-cylinder-head-design-on-engine-efficiency-and-power 2024-07-12T16:00:02-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smeding-BLOG_LS3-Cyl-Heads_6-24.jpg?v=1720646059 Impact of Cylinder Head Design on Engine Efficiency and Power https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/the-significance-of-oil-pump-selection-in-high-performance-engines 2024-07-13T09:00:03-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smeding_427-LONG-BLOCK-in-shop.jpg?v=1720714610 The Significance of Oil Pump Selection in High-Performance Engines https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/high-performance-materials-in-engine-construction-a-comparative-analysis-of-4340-forged-steel-and-300m-steel 2024-09-24T16:31:18-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Forgrd-Cranks.jpg?v=1727213478 High-Performance Materials in Engine Construction: A Comparative Analysis of 4340 Forged Steel and 300M Steel https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/enhancing-engine-durability-and-performance-the-role-of-main-bearing-caps 2024-09-25T15:30:02-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Main-Bearing-Cap.jpg?v=1727213203 Enhancing Engine Durability and Performance: The Role of Main Bearing Caps https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/plasma-moly-ring-technology-enhancing-performance-with-advanced-materials 2024-09-26T15:30:03-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Plasma-Moly-Rings.jpg?v=1727212602 Plasma-Moly Ring Technology: Enhancing Performance with Advanced Materials https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/torque-converter-selection-for-optimal-performance-matching-stall-speeds-to-engine-characteristics 2024-09-27T15:30:03-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Torque-BFF.jpg?v=1727212336 Torque Converter Selection for Optimal Performance: Matching Stall Speeds to Engine Characteristics https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/smeding-performance-3-year-warranty-on-custom-crate-engines 2026-05-11T08:28:47-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smeding-Engine_Warranty_b3fc3e0e-ec32-4845-ad3f-f7d0a6162668.jpg?v=1778506127 Smeding Performance: 3-Year Warranty on Custom Crate Engines https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/balancing-the-427-cobra-for-street-and-race-applications-a-technical-review 2024-10-03T13:19:41-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/427-cobra-Bare_8cbea5dc-bd29-4b02-9e63-0461d14996a1.jpg?v=1727979581 Balancing the 427" Cobra for Street and Race Applications: A Technical Review https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/why-an-8-2-deck-height-ford-crate-engine-could-be-your-ultimate-power-upgrade 2024-11-19T11:56:24-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smed-363-Cobra-8.2-inch_800x800_605c52d2-5ab4-4f01-9fca-b5cc826db705.jpg?v=1732038984 Why an 8.2” Deck Height Ford Crate Engine Could Be Your Ultimate Power Upgrade https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/brass-freeze-plugs-what-are-they-and-why-do-you-need-them-for-your-ls-engine 2024-11-20T10:49:02-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/LS_w-Freeze-Plug.jpg?v=1732119986 Brass Freeze Plugs: What Are They and Why Do You Need Them for Your LS Engine? https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/7-benefits-of-custom-forged-aluminum-reverse-dome-pistons-for-ford-crate-engines 2024-11-25T14:00:08-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smed-blog-Pistons.jpg?v=1732133137 7 Benefits of Custom Forged Aluminum, Reverse Dome Pistons https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/why-smeding-uses-forged-aluminum-pistons-in-its-441-ls7-short-block 2024-11-20T15:09:13-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smed_JE-Pistons.jpg?v=1732136953 Why Smeding Uses Forged Aluminum Pistons in Its 441" LS7 Short Block https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/why-smeding-s-h-beam-rods-are-the-perfect-fit-for-the-427-cobra-560hp 2024-11-20T15:15:33-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/4340-PA-H-Beam-Bolts.jpg?v=1732137333 Why Smeding’s H-Beam Rods Are the Perfect Fit for the 427" Cobra 560hp https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/the-benefits-of-using-a-hydraulic-roller-camshaft-in-smeding-s-427-ls3-long-block 2024-11-20T15:12:34-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smed-427-LS-LB.jpg?v=1732137154 The Benefits of Using a Hydraulic Roller Camshaft in Smeding’s 427" LS3 Long Block https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/how-does-a-441-ls3-long-block-benefit-from-a-high-pressure-oil-pump 2024-11-20T16:12:53-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/441-427-LS-Long-Block.jpg?v=1732140773 How Does a 441" LS3 Long Block Benefit from a High-Pressure Oil Pump? https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/how-can-piston-design-affect-ls-engine-performance 2024-11-20T16:23:05-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/Smed_Pistons_97442312-d38c-4672-8302-a6d1c29718dd.jpg?v=1732141385 How Can Piston Design Affect LS Engine Performance? https://smedingperformance.com/blogs/news/how-plasma-moly-piston-rings-give-the-427-cobra-560hp-more-power 2024-11-21T08:18:03-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/5046/1988/articles/427-cobra-A.jpg?v=1732198683 How Plasma-Moly Piston Rings Give the 427" Cobra 560hp More Power