a McMillin racing engine comes out of the engine dyno and one person takes the time to zip-tie all of the fuel injector wiring harness leads, so that they won’t rub or get too much engine heat. Another person adds silicone to the rear of the wire connectors for the alternator and coil pickup leads. This prevents the wires from potentially coming loose in the extreme heat and vibration environment of desert racing. “While we do all of these things and much more to make our engines and drivetrains reliable, we’re also married to them for as long as they are being used by that team,” says Kroyer. “But that’s a part of making sure that we can be a part of a winning team, and contributing that credibility and reliability is a major component of our business.”
New Technologies Require Looking Ahead
Kroyer’s engines and drivetrains can be called, “traditional” meaning they use Chevy and Ford engine blocks and components that are based off original designs that have been around for several decades. While some engine builders like using later-model style engines like GM LS platforms, Kroyer believes he needs to stay with engine components and designs that continue to be reliable for severe desert racing applications. Likewise, the Turbo 400 transmission is one of the strongest, but also considered an older style, three-speed unit. While there are also new advancements in drivetrain technology, Kroyer is paying attention to it, but is still sticking with what’s been tried and true.
COMPLETED DESERT
RACING ENGINES ARE
FULLY DYNO TESTED
AND PREPPED BEFORE
BEING SHIPPED OFF TO
THE RACING TEAM.
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