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Elgin OE Replacement MLS Head Gaskets for Ford 6.7L Diesel Engines

Elgin Industries has introduced original equipment replacement multi-layer-steel head gaskets for 2011-2020 Ford 6.7L diesel engines. The new gaskets – EHG-26661 (left) and EHG-26662 (right) – match the design, fitment and quality of the original equipment gaskets for these engines. Assembled thickness of the MLS gaskets is 1.26mm. In addition to OE-quality head gaskets, Elgin

Elgin Custom Push Rods for GM LS Engine

Elgin Industries has expanded its industry leading Elgin PRO-STOCK® 500 Series range of push rods with a new, custom-length 5/16” diameter push rod engineered specifically for GM LS performance engines. The new, 7.450”-long Elgin PRO-STOCK PR-515 push rod adds .050” to the popular stock rod length for LS engines to provide additional lifter pre-load lash

Elgin Honored by GM for 100% On-Time Shipping

Elgin Industries, a manufacturer of engine and chassis components, has been honored by the General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales organization for 100% on-time shipping throughout 2022.  Elgin for the fourth consecutive year has achieved the automaker’s Platinum Level Supplier status, recognizing flawless order-fill and shipping performance. Elgin manufactures a variety of engine components that

Chris Anderson Appointed Executive Vice President of Elgin Industries

Elgin Industries, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of engine and chassis components for automotive, commercial vehicle, agricultural, industrial, defense and other applications, today announced the appointment of Chris Anderson as executive vice president. Anderson, who joined Elgin in 2000, most recently was executive vice president of the Elgin World Trade operating unit. He reports to Elgin

Elgin Industries’ PRO-STOCK Performance Valve Springs

Elgin Industries, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of engine and chassis components for automotive, performance, commercial vehicle, and other applications, has launched a broad new line of Elgin PRO-STOCK performance valve springs engineered specifically for General Motors LS-based engines. The new valve springs are optimized for use with Elgin PRO-STOCK performance camshafts, including the company’s legendary Sloppy

Elgin Industries Partners with Main Street Capital Corp. to Fund Long-Term Growth Strategy

Elgin Industries, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of engine and chassis components, today announced that it has partnered with Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) to help fund the Company’s long-term growth strategy. Main Street, which has acquired an equity position in Elgin, is a leading principal investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs, business owners and

Elgin PRO-STOCK Valve Lifter and Guide Sets for GM LS Based Engines

Elgin Industries has introduced genuine original equipment Elgin® PRO-STOCK® valve lifter and guide sets for a broad range of General Motors LS Series engines. Now available through leading engine parts distributors, Elgin PRO-STOCK lifter and guide sets are available for engines with or without GM’s Active Fuel Management (AFM) technology. The sets are not designed

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Elgin Lifter and Guide Sets for GM LS Engines

The LS7 style lifters can be used in a variety of other LS engine applications.

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Elgin LS Gasket Sets

Elgin’s line of gasket sets has now expanded to include three new sets for the LS engine.

Elgin Releases 2022 PRO-STOCK Performance Catalog

Elgin continues to expand its coverage of GM LS Gen III, IV and V engines, with available parts including camshafts, lifters, pushrods, rocker arms, head bolts, connecting rod bolts, main bearing cap bolts, oil pumps, timing chain sets, top-end kits, valves, valve springs, valve spring retainers, and more.

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Elgin OE-Grade Fasteners for LS Engines

It is important to replace head bolts, main bearing cap bolts and other hardware after one use to prevent loss of clamp load and potential engine damage.

Elgin Industries Earns Top Supplier Recognition from GM

Elgin Industries has again earned Platinum Supplier status from the General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales organization. Platinum status, GM’s top supplier level, is awarded only to manufacturers that have maintained 100-percent on-time delivery over the course of a year.