Columbus, Ohio – Though it’s fun to ooohhh and aaahhh over shiny chrome, custom wheels, and fancy paint jobs, a lot of gearheads would rather spend their time under the hood.
So while we were scouring the grounds of the 2023 Goodguys Summit Racing Nationals last weekend, we made sure to peek beneath the bonnet of these incredible rides. From pristine OE-spec powerplants to wicked engine swaps, this show never disappoints.
Check out some of the more unique engines we came across and if there’s something we missed, let us hear about it in the comments section at the bottom of this post.
(Image/OnAllCylinders)(Image/OnAllCylinders)Got a Boss 302 Coyote? You may appreciate our 2012-13 Ford Mustang Boss 302 “Road Runner” Engine Spec Guide. (Image/OnAllCylinders)(Image/OnAllCylinders)(Image/OnAllCylinders)(Image/OnAllCylinders)(Image/OnAllCylinders)There are ways to pull more power from Chevy’s humble TPI 305 V8 found in third-gen Camaros and Firebirds. Richard Holdener will show you how. (Image/OnAllCylinders)If you’re into C1 Corvettes, you know what you’re looking at here. (Image/OnAllCylinders)Air Grabber hood, Coyote Duster air cleaner, and spark plug wires in the valve cover—Mopar fans know what that means. (Image/OnAllCylinders)(Image/OnAllCylinders)(Image/OnAllCylinders)Remember, not all Ford 351s are the same. To get the skinny, read this: What’s the Difference Between a Ford 351 Windsor, Cleveland, or Modified Engine? (Image/OnAllCylinders)Thinking about an LS swap for your classic car or truck? Start with the Summit Racing LS Engine Swap Guide. (Image/OnAllCylinders)Pretty sure that autograph on the air cleaner belongs to Ronnie Sox, legendary NHRA Pro Stock drag racer. (Image/OnAllCylinders)(Image/OnAllCylinders)We spotted this pristine Ford 352 FE in an early Mercury Monterey. (Image/OnAllCylinders)(Image/OnAllCylinders)(Image/OnAllCylinders)(Image/OnAllCylinders)
Paul is the editor of OnAllCylinders. When he's not writing, you'll probably find him fixing oil leaks in a Jeep CJ-5 or roof leaks in an old Corvette ragtop. Thanks to a penchant for vintage Honda motorcycles, he spends the rest of his time fiddling with carburetors and cleaning chain lube off his left pant leg.
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