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1998 Market Update – Electrical

The information provided in this article is excerpted from a presentationmade by Doug Barron, Manager of Freedom Battery Design & Application,Delphi Energy & Engine Management Systems. The presentationwas made at last year’s Independent Battery Manufacturers Association(IBMA) Convention in Chicago, IL. Barron’s comments pertain to the future requirements of automotivebatteries. However, they also address the increasing

Electrical Market The Market For Rebuilt Starters And Alternators Has Been Painfully Soft

So far this year, the market for rebuilt startersand alternators has been painfully soft for many rebuilders. Ina business that depends heavily on the weather to stimulate sales,a mild winter and a relatively cool spring and early summer havedone little to spur demand. For most rebuilders, sales have beenflat. In some areas of the country,

Rebuilt Market Reviews – Electrical Market

Though the overall demand for rebuilt alternators and starters continues to be relatively soft, particularly in the Midwest and Northeastern parts of the United States, sales, in general, have been up in the South. Weather seems to play a major role in driving the demand for electrical products. Cold winters are hard on starters and

Component Cleanliness

It can’t be overstated how important the cleaning machines are in the modern engine shop. Shop owners who prioritize effective and efficient cleaning techniques will find success in a more streamlined process.

Navistar Honors Technicians, Graduates of Second Uptime Academy

In honor of National Technician Appreciation Week from Sept. 24-30, Navistar, Inc. (“Navistar”) recognizes the hardworking technicians across its dealer network and announces the graduation of its second Uptime Academy class. Navistar’s dealer network employs more than 6,000 technicians, and Navistar is dedicated to the recruitment, education, and success of the vast technician network. As

SEMA Awards More than 100 Scholarships to Automotive Aftermarket Students

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has issued a total of $245,000 in scholarship and loan forgiveness awards through its SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund to help 104 individuals pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket industry. The winners include 87 students who received scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 and 17 employees of SEMA-member companies

Evasive Motorsports / ENEOS Oil Honda S2000RS Headed to 2023 Pikes Peak

Always excited to test its products at the highest level, ENEOS will again join brand ambassadors Dai Yoshihara and Evasive Motorsports at the annual Race To The Clouds. The legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) takes the team to the 14,115ft summit, tackling 156 challenging turns over the 12.42-mile course. Previous attempts saw the team claim

2023 SEMA Show to Feature Expanded Education Program

As part of SEMA’s initiative to create a more robust career- and professional-development program year-round, the 2023 SEMA Show will feature a fully customizable hands-on education program that focuses on leadership and skill development, networking, exploration of emerging trends, and industry best practices. Attendees will be able to use this year’s program to jump-start and

Nitrous Update

The use of nitrous oxide in diesel engines is not a new concept. In fact, it has been used in drag racing for decades. However, it is only in recent years that it has gained widespread popularity in the worlds of diesel truck pulling and drag racing. Now, it seems as if almost everyone in the competitive scene is using it. 

Complete Engine Packages

In today’s world of supply chain disruptions, it is a big benefit to be able to source an entire engine system and not have to wait for that last back-ordered component to arrive.

Speed Density vs Alpha-N Tuning Strategies

Choosing the best strategy for your application will ensure that the correct fueling and spark event is applied to the engine.

EFI Sensors and Uses

EFI systems can employ numerous sensors to perform many tasks, including data acquisition, but this article will concentrate on only the required sensors.

NASCAR Technical Institute Awards $76,000 in Tuition Grants to High Schools

NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech), a division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc (NYSE: UTI) and a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation and skilled trades education programs, welcomed high school students from around the region to compete for a total of $76,000 in grants using in-demand automotive technology skills and knowledge in two separate competitions,

2,500-HP Twin-Turbo 427 cid LS Engine

Having done a lot of the paint and bodywork himself, Will Tetro’s 1968 Nova stood out at the 2022 PRI show. His shop, Harbor Auto Restoration, helped build the car to handle 2,500 horsepower, and making that power is a twin-turbo 427 cubic inch LS engine built by Ochs Performance.

Ingo Mauel Named New Head of Bosch Motorsport

Bosch Engineering has announced Ingo Mauel has taken over management of Bosch Motorsports. He succeeds Dr. Klaus Boettcher, who will go into early retirement at the end of January following 23 years as the leader of Bosch Motorsport. Ingo Mauel, who holds a graduate degree in electrical engineering, has been with Bosch since 1996 and

Changing the Narrative Surrounding the Automotive Industry

Every now and then, one of my local radio stations in the Cleveland area invites people to call in who recently got ghosted after a first date. For those who need the definition of ghosting, it’s when someone cuts off all communication without explanation. The radio station tricks the ghostee into telling their side of

UTI-Exton Launches BMW Technician Training Program

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has launched the first session of its new BMW FastTrack technician training program at the Exton, Penn. campus, making it the fifth UTI location to begin offering the 12-week advanced training program. A collaboration between the luxury-class German automaker and UTI, a leading provider of automotive technician training, BMW FastTrack provides state-of-the-industry training on the

Stanadyne Corrosion-Resistant Inlet Metering Valve

The Stanadyne valve design allows for quick customization of both mechanical and electrical interfaces, is cost-competitive, and offers a robust direct replacement for both diesel engine service and aftermarket.

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H/E Series Brushless Twin Screw Pump

Fuelab continues to lead the way in fuel pump innovation. The H/E Series of brushless twin screw pumps is a giant leap in reliability.

Universal Technical Institute-Exton Opens Enrollment for New BMW FastTrack Technician Training Program

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has opened enrollment for its new BMW FastTrack technician training program at the Exton, Pa. campus, one of several locations to begin offering the 12-week advanced training program in 2022. A collaboration between the luxury-class German automaker and UTI, a leading national provider of automotive technician training, BMW FastTrack will provide state-of-the-industry