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Xceldyne High-Performance Valvetrain Components

Xceldyne supplies top teams in NASCAR, IndyCar, Road Racing, Dirt Late Model, NHRA, MotoGP, WRC and Le Mans.

Xceldyne High-Performance Valves & Valvetrain Components

Xceldyne counts the world’s top teams in NASCAR, IndyCar, Road Racing, Dirt Late Model, NHRA, MotoGP, WRC, and Le Mans among its valued customers.

Xceldyne High-Performance Valvetrain Components

Collaborative engineering allows Xceldyne to partner with customers to identify unique opportunities for improved performance.

Jesel Valvetrain Founder Dan Jesel Has Passed Away

In the evening hours of Tuesday, January 10, Jesel announced the sad news that Dan Jesel, the founder of Jesel Valvetrain Innovation, passed away. Dan was a beloved father, a brilliant innovator, a generous employer and respected member of the racing community. Dan started Jesel Valvetrain in 1980 with the goal of engineering the finest

LS Valvetrains: Take Something Good and Make it Better

I’m not sure anyone ever complained about the performance of a Gen III or Gen IV small block Chevy as they came from the factory. Let’s face it, they run good and some of them are downright wicked. But, thanks to engine builders and aftermarket performance parts, there’s always a way to make them run

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QualCast 2021 Valvetrain Kits

QualCast has introduced two new valve train kit lines for 2021. One is for heavy-duty and the other is the QualFast Black Lightening Diesel Performance kits.

QualCast Heavy-Duty and Diesel Valvetrain Kits

These kits include all the parts you need to complete your cylinder head build in one box.

What to Consider for Valvetrain Selection

Valvetrain components all work in conjunction to allow air or the air/fuel mixture in and exhaust gases out of the engine, and the selection process for the proper parts can be complex.

PERA to Host Valvetrain Material Considerations Webinar

Join PERA for a webinar on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 10:00 AM CDT on valvetrain material.

Trend Performance Expands into Valvetrain with X2

Race Winning Brands, Inc. acquired the assets of X2 Valvetrain from Xceldyne, expanding its catalog of high performance valvetrain components. X2 will become a part of its Trend Performance division.

A Simple Test for Valvetrain Deflection

Engine building is all about attending to the details. The professionals know that all is not as it seems when it comes to something as simple as valve lift. We had an opportunity to discuss this with Ben Strader, president of EFI University, where he and his staff not only teach engine building and EFI tuning, but also apply what they learn on the dyno.

Valvetrain Components

One of the areas that greatly benefits from keeping everything in its proper position is the valvetrain, so let’s look at what can be done to help ensure that.

Form, Fit & Function – Valvetrain Components Must Work in Harmony

The upper valvetrain is one of the most critical components in an engine build, so it’s essential you choose the right parts for the application and install them correctly. Here are some suggestions for getting things right: DON’T USE “STANDARD” LENGTH PUSHRODS Many variables can affect the length of the pushrods that are required to

Keep the Valvetrain on Track

The key to choosing the right valvetrain components is to match the parts to the application. It sounds simple enough, yet many valvetrain component suppliers tell us there are a lot of misconceptions about what kind of parts are best for different kinds of performance applications.

Elgin Adds 3.5L EcoBoost Valvetrain and Timing Parts

Elgin Industries has introduced a broad selection of OE-quality valve train, timing and other parts for Ford 3.5L EcoBoost engines.

Pick-a-Part: Selecting Valvetrain Components for a Performance Build

Selecting the right components to make a race-worthy valvetrain is crucial to assembling an engine that will last – and win. The pushrods, rockers and valve springs must be able to handle all of the stresses of the camshaft rotating with high spring pressures and with huge lift. As we all know, weakness in any

Using a Camshaft Alignment Kit to Service Ford, Mercury and Mazda Valvetrains

Locking the camshaft and crankshaft down together provides an accurate method to ensure the motor will remain in time during the repair process. The Camshaft Alignment Kit (37410) from Lisle Corporation is perfect for servicing the timing belt, chains, head gaskets or other valve train repairs on Ford, Mercury and Mazda vehicles. The kit comes

Valvetrain

Selecting the right components to make a rock-solid valvetrain is key to assembling an engine that will last – and win. The pushrods, rockers and valve springs must be able to handle all of the stresses of the camshaft rotating with high spring pressures and with huge lift. Weakness in any part of the system

Camshaft & Valvetrain Technology Overview

Camshaft and valvetrain technology is a topic we’ve written much about over the years. A rotating eccentric lobe on a camshaft still opens the valves. In the case of an overhead valve engine, the cam lobe pushes a follower or bucket tappet to open the valve. With a pushrod engine, the cam lobe pushes a

Choosing Valvetrain Components: Lifters, Pushrods, Springs & Rockers

The type of parts you ultimately choose will depend on the application (street performance, circle track, drag, marine, etc.) and any rules that restrict the type of camshaft, lifters or other valvetrain components that are allowed. But don’t overlook your customer’s budget. Affordability often limits your choices if a customer just doesn’t have the bucks