Modified engines are the lifeblood of our sport and we love to showcase the most powerful, beautiful and inventive examples each year.
While V8s are a major focus, we cover almost anything of interest, including vintage engines such as the Ford flathead, late-model Japanese sixes and even Mazda rotary engines!
427-cube Dart LS Next – Mill of the Month
Dandy Engines’ Frank Marchese is no stranger to dangerously fast twin-turbo V8s, and his latest creation is set to be a 2000hp, balls-to-the-wall LS screamer
Westend Performance-built 377ci small-block Chev – Mill of the Month
Sam Fenech from Westend Performance built this 1000-plus horsepower combo for burnout champion Phil Kerjean’s VK-fronted VC wagon
BG Engines-built 385ci Holden V8 – Mill of the Month – video
Andrew Natoli’s Holden-based combo was built to make plenty of grunt without breaking the bank
Jon Kaase Racing Engines’ 598ci big-block Ford – Mill of the Month
In discussions of ground-pounding FoMoCo engines, one name always comes up: Jon Kaase.
Dandy Engines-built 535ci Oldsmobile – Mill of the Month
It’s not very often that an Oldsmobile donk has featured in Mill Of The Month, but rest assured this 535ci monster from Dandy Engines has well and truly earned its stripes
Chevrolet Performance releases LS7-based LS427/570 crate motor
The General has announced a brand new, 570hp version of the LS7
540-cube twin-turbo big-block Chev – Mill of the Month
This is the big-block Chev that trumped the AC Delco Pro Slammer in the Turbo vs Blower battle at Summernats 32
Warspeed-built 8/71-blown 388ci LS – Mill of the Month
Built by Sydney’s Warspeed Industries, this blacked-out tower of LS power is headed for a hard life in a VF GTS Powercruise car
Electric motor hidden in a small-block Chev
Webb Motorworks has created an electric crate motor that looks for all the world like a small-block Chev
427-cube Whipple-blown Windsor – Mill of the Month
This Westend Performance-built 427ci Windsor is destined for a customer’s Ford Capri street car
Building a Barra for boost, part one – Carnage Plus episode 60
Scotty takes us through the process of getting a green-top Ford Barra six ready for boost on a budget
What makes the LS so special? – Technically Speaking by Haltech
Our mates at Haltech delve into what makes the GM V8 tick
355-cube Holden V8 – Mill of the Month
This 670hp Holden V8 combo built by Sam Fenech at Westend Performance is destined for Adam Bowling’s LJ Torry
Video: Wild billet block Holden six
Want to know how to make over 400hp at the tyres with a naturally aspirated Holden six?
Guide to LS iron-block truck/SUV motors
When it comes to making grunt with a bent-eight on a budget, iron-block LS engines are a primo choice, but how can you tell an LQ4 from an LM7?
575-cube big-block Ford engine – Mill of the Month
Ultim8 Car Fit in Albury built this tough engine combo for Damian Allitt’s XC streeter
Ford Barra turbo – Mill of the Month
ProFlo Performance in Rossmore, NSW has built some mental cars and engines over the years, so the numbers behind this monster mill should come as no surprise
427-cube Holden V8 – Mill of the Month
Even though most of the GM-H V8 fettlers have moved on from their faithful old Holden Five-Os into the wonderland of LS power, some iron lion warriors are still toiling away and making big numbers
Guide to engine superchargers and blowers
Want more power from your engine? You need a supercharger
600hp supercharged Holden 253
An anatomical analysis of Australia’s toughest and angriest thongslapper