EP #027 Adam Golen of Golen Engine

<p>In this episode of the 3 Pedals Podcast, the crew kicks things off with Corvette debates and Marketplace finds before diving into Adam’s origin story — from early MMI days to joining Golen Engine and helping shape some of the most respected LS, V8, and Jeep 4.0 stroker builds in the industry.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation explores Golen’s role in powering Formula Drift, the trust and precision behind high‑performance engine building, and the hard lessons learned from lifter failures, and the realities of pushing engines to their limits. The guys highlight Eli Lucier’s turbo LS setups, Renegade Porsche swaps, and the global impact of Golen’s craftsmanship as knowledge gets passed from one generation of builders to the next.</p><p><br></p><p>Things get personal as Adam shares project‑car aspirations, balancing engine work with creative side hustles, and the unexpected harmony between horsepower and houseplants. The episode wraps with a look at why a C4 Corvette is the next big project, a deeper dive into Formula Drift and the racing world, and final thoughts to close out the conversation.</p><p><br></p><p>A packed, high‑energy episode full of engine wisdom, racing insight, personal stories, and pure enthusiast passion.</p><p><br></p><p>IG Socials -</p><p>@AdamWGolen</p><p>@GolenEngines</p><p>@pourdNH</p><p>@theSundaywild</p><p>@3pedalspodcast</p><p>@karrehaus</p><p>@kap0ne </p><p>@danjpendleton </p><p>@jen_bensen</p><p>@drive.werks</p><p>@send__it</p><p><br></p>