Donovan Engineering's Legendary 417 Hemi
"Woody" talks about our new bottom-end design that combats Top Fuel's most common failure: thrown rods. Close ups show a clever, modular girdle that cuts downtime between runs, and drop-in sleeves continue to offer ultra-quick repairs for cylinder bore failures.
The insider's "cement trick" is discussed with Bob Santoro, and main-cap hard anodizing brings to light how dissimilar materials can be used successfully in this high-stress environment.
Ever popular in Vintage Drag Racing circles today, this 160-lb block continues to set records and dominate the scene across the nation at these events. With this new upgrade, the venerable 417 Legend lives on.