Engine Masters

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Reality Series

2015

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Parts testing and engine-to-engine shootouts; Steve Dulcich, David Freiburger, and Steve Brule host.

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2015– Reality Series 8 Seasons162 Episodes

Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Monday, July 29

Mopar Muscle Showdown!

Season 6 • Episode 12

A battle between the iconic 440 Six Pack and the legendary 426 Hemi.

Monday, July 29

Screaming 8K RPM!!

Season 6 • Episode 13

A combination good for 7K RPM; the crew shows how improved airflow on a small motor equals pure RPM.

Tuesday, July 30

It's the Oil Pump Pump-Off!!

Season 6 • Episode 14

The crew explains the difference between standard, high-volume and high-pressure oil pumps.

Tuesday, July 30

Exhaust for Turbos - The Dos and Dont's

Season 6 • Episode 15

The crew tries to find the right balance of decibel levels and performance.

Wednesday, July 31

The Wedge Head Shootout!!

Season 6 • Episode 16

It's a battle of price vs. power for street-centric wedge cylinder heads.

Wednesday, July 31

Water-Meth Injection: Is It Cooler Than the Intercooler??

Season 6 • Episode 19

The guys explore the cooling benefits of water-methanol injection.

Thursday, August 1

Choosing Fuel: Which Barrel is Right for You?

Season 6 • Episode 18

The guys study the fueling demands and the pros and cons of running different types of fuel.

Friday, August 2

Cold Air Considerations

Season 6 • Episode 20

Trying to find the least restrictive way to route a cold air system.

Friday, August 2

The Split Duration Decision

Season 6 • Episode 22

A look at the differences between single and split-duration camshafts.

Monday, August 5

Nitrous for Noobs - The 150 Shot Walkthrough

Season 6 • Episode 21

The crew demonstrates the basics on installation, safety and tuning for a typical carbureted engine.

Tuesday, August 6

5.9 Magnum Intake Shootout

Season 6 • Episode 23

Testing intake upgrades for a car swap; pitting the factory manifold against an aftermarket piece.

Tuesday, August 6

The Piston Pin Offset Flip -- Is It a Flop?

Season 6 • Episode 24

The guys perform a comparison of factory-oriented pistons against reverse-oriented pistons.

Wednesday, August 7

General Mayhem 440 Returns

Season 6 • Episode 25

The General Mayhem 440 is strapped on the dyno; the crew decide which intake and headers to run.

Wednesday, August 7

Do Cylinder Heads Matter Under Boost?

Season 6 • Episode 1

The relationship among cylinder head flow, liberal application of boost and horsepower.

Thursday, August 8

A Crash Course in Valve Float

Season 6 • Episode 26

Some know valve float as the evil that lurks beyond the redline and destroyer of valves.

Friday, August 9

Slant-Six Manifold Shootout!!

Season 7 • Episode 2

Steve puts four aftermarket intake manifolds to the test to see which will be best for his '68 Dart.

Friday, August 9

Rectangle vs. Cathedral Ports for LS Power!!

Season 7 • Episode 3

A look at the difference in power between cathedral ports and the "racier" rectangular ports.

Monday, August 12

The Battle of the Gen III Hemis!!

Season 7 • Episode 4

The Engine Masters are battling two iterations of the 5.7 III Hemi and are learning a lot.