AAA Goes Public With Concerns About E15
From AAIA Capital Report The recent survey undertaken by AAA has pointed to the strong likelihood of consumer confusion, vehicle damage and voided warranties as a result of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) approval of the E15 blend of ethanol. AAA further called on regulators and the industry to stop the sale of E15
BendPak Eight-Armed Car Lift Concept
Octa-Flex improves technician productivity, convenience, and ergonomics.
Universal Technical Institute and Peterbilt Celebrate 1000th Graduate Joining Skilled Trades Workforce
Universal Technical Institute (UTI), a division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. and a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades and energy education programs, along with industry partner Peterbilt, is celebrating several milestones for the Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI). The 1000th graduate has completed the program, which is offered by UTI’s Lisle, Ill. and Dallas, Texas campuses to help meet Peterbilt’s ongoing demand for diesel
Lubrication Specialities Inc. CEO Chris Gabrelcik to Retire
Lubrication Specialties (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret® high performance lubricants and additives, announces the retirement of company founder and CEO Chris Gabrelcik. Effective at the end of June, Gabrelcik will continue to own and oversee the management of Microwave Renewable Technologies (MRT) in Mount Gilead. Gabrelcik began Lubrication Specialties in 1997 with a focus on providing lubrication
American Powertrain Transmission Kits for 1973-1987 Pickups
With Chevy/GMC Square Bodies all the rage, American Powertrain the nation’s leading distributor of TREMEC transmissions, is introducing a Square Body Chevy/GMC 4×4 kit for the TREMEC TR-4050™ 5-speed, 4WD manual transmission designed to fit 1973 – 1987 pickups and SUVs including Suburbans, Jimmys and Chevy Blazers. The new American Powertrain Square Body kit includes
Proform Big Block HEI Distributors
Proform has added two big block Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth HEI distributors to its product lineup. They now offer HEI distributors ranging from the small 273, all the way up to 440. These HEI’s are much larger than any other HEI previously developed, and Proform made sure to taper the shaft and remove the vacuum advance to reduce interference
Hot Shot’s Secret Signs Two Year ODSS Title Sponsorship
Hot Shot’s Secret, a leading manufacturer of diesel additives and performance racing oils and fluids, announces a two-year Title Sponsorship of the Outlaw Diesel Super Series (ODSS) for 2023 and 2024. As a longtime supporter of diesel motorsports, Hot Shot’s Secret also recently announced title sponsorship for the National Hot Rod Diesel Association (NHRDA) for
Alcohol-Fueled, Screw-Blown, 521 cid Hemi Engine
After getting blown backwards off the starting line from Jim Kilpatrick’s alcohol-fueled, screw-blown, 521 cubic inch Hemi engine at the 2022 Builder’s Brawl, we stopped by the Kilpatrick Racing Engines / Bad Judgement Racing pit the next morning to get the full details of this engine build.
SEMA Industry Awards to Recognize Growing Community Contributions
Updates to the SEMA Industry Awards reflect changes in the automotive specialty-equipment industry and give winners greater recognition for their contributions. As ecommerce expands and data-driven transactions become more routine, the SEMA Warehouse Distributor of the Year award has evolved and is rebranded as the new Channel Partner of the Year award. This award honors
How to Determine What Bearings Fit Your Engine Build
In this episode of LinCo Lessons, Jeff McCord answers a common question he gets from diesel customers – what bearings fit my engine build? And the answer can only be found by properly measuring. Jeff explains…
2022 SEMA Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Three industry legends will be inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame: Walker Evans, Jack Roush, and Robert Eugene “Gene” Winfield. Created in 1969, SEMA Hall of Fame honors are bestowed on trailblazers who have significantly impacted and enhanced the growth of the automotive industry. Its members are considered heroes, and each individual has a
How Kaylynn Simmons Joined NHRA Top Fuel Action
Engine Builder goes one-on-one with Kaylynn Simmons, an NHRA Top Fuel Clutch Specialist working for Clay Millican’s Parts Plus team. She’s one of the few female NHRA crew members, but she won’t be the last. Find out how she got involved.
Vote for the 2021 Engine of the Year
IT’S BAAACK! Now in a milestone 5th year, it’s time for YOU to vote for our Engine of the Year!
347 Ford Stroker Engine
Daniel Mishustin had always wanted to take on a large car project. He finally got his chance when he bought a worn out 1968 Mustang with a 302 Ford V8 that needed a rebuild. He turned it into a 347 stroker and we have the details.
RIMAC Big Blue Spring Tester
The 1000-lb. Big Blue Spring Tester is now available in limited quantities and is popping up on websites and speed shops via Specialty’s wholesale distribution network.
2021 Proform Catalog
The 2021 Proform Catalog is now available for your reading enjoyment and ordering.
GEARWRENCH to Sponsor Mother-Daughter Racing Team’s ARCA Menards Series West Journey
Bridget Burgess gets her passion for driving from her mother, Sarah. In fact, that’s where she gets her passion for everything that goes into driving: building, tuning, and repairing cars to deliver peak performance on the track. That passion is why the team at GEARWRENCH has decided to sponsor the BMI Racing team’s journey in
Proform’s Mopar Engine Dress-Up Kits
Proform now offers everything you need for your Mopar in one engine dress-up kit.
Terminator X EFI Supports Gen III HEMI VVT, SRV & 46RE Transmissions
Now, both Terminator X and Terminator X Max ECUs will allow you to control and tune the VVT with the use of the plug and play VVT harness.
Performance Racing Industry Trade Show Canceled for 2020
Performance Racing Industry (PRI) announced today that the 2020 PRI Trade Show will not be taking place as scheduled in December. The announcement comes after months of working closely with the Visit Indy team, the Indiana Convention Center staff, and other Indianapolis officials to develop a plan for a safe and productive PRI Trade Show.