Open Mind Technologies Announces hyperMILL Reseller
OPEN MIND Technologies USA, Inc. has announced it recently partnered with 5 Cell Technologies to offer industry leading hyperMILL CAM software from OPEN MIND with a strong focus on 5-axis milling and mill-turn capabilities.
1960s Nissan/Datsun U20 Engine
Mitchell Wilson recently had a first time customer get referred to his shop, Engineered Performance, to do the engine work on a 1960s Nissan/Datsun U20 engine. The build presented a unique challenge and Wilson jumped at the opportunity. Find out what it took to turn this vintage engine into a modern-day performance motor.
GM 604 RUSH Engine
Every year, Ingram Engines pumps out an average of 130 engines. Of those 130 engines, nearly 100 of them are GM 604 engines built for racing series such as RUSH, Crate USA, SECA and FastTrak. Find out what goes into making this engine such an impressive powerplant out on the track.
All-Aluminum 535 cid Pontiac Engine
We all know this is an industry built on word-of-mouth reputation and recommendation, and no one knows that better than Bill Ceralli of Ceralli Competition Engines. He recently had a customer come to him on a recommendation from All Pontiac to build him this all-aluminum, 535 cid Pontiac engine for drag racing. Find out how this brand new build ended up churning out more than 1,000 hp!
Engine Add-Ons; Selling the Bling that Might Bring a Little Green
In the muscle car heydays of the ’60s and ’70s, manufacturers knew that a few chrome items under the hood not only helped set their high horsepower performance mills apart from their anemic stock counter parts, but could also add to their performance potential.
MSD Pro Billet Distributors, Black Solid State Relay Block and Ignition Tester
Holley/MSD has announced the release of a host of new MSD ignition products, including three different types of distributors, a relay box, and an ignition tester.
Join PERA for Understanding Measurements in the Engine Business Webinar
In this webinar, Bill McKnight of Mahle Aftermarket will help your new hires as well as any machinist in your shop needing a refresher course on understanding English measurements vs. decimal and metric measurements.
Ford FR9 EFI V8 Engine
We may have lost Robert Yates to cancer, but his memory lives on in engines like the Ford FR9 EFI V8, which was purpose-built by Roush Yates Engines for Monster Energy NASCAR Cup teams. Find out what went into making this 800 hp powerplant.
Core Sourcing Heads & Blocks
Cores are the heart and soul of the engine rebuilding business. If you don’t have a core, you don’t have an engine to rebuild. The challenge is getting the right cores that are in demand, and at a price that you and your customers can afford.
Solving Gasoline Direct Injection Issues: The facts and fictions of GDI
Gasoline Direct Injection or GDI has seen rapid adoption by the automotive industry over the last several years in lieu of multipoint fuel injection systems due to advantages in fuel efficiency and reduced emission levels.
Turbocharged LD9 Oldsmobile Quad 4 Engine
‘Only the truly unstable are welcome’ reads a sign in Harold Norry’s engine shop. The sign represents the unique engine work his customers bring him like this turbocharged LD9 Oldsmobile Quad 4 engine for a sport compact drag racing application.
PERA Elects New Directors
The Production Engine Remanufactures Association (PERA) has announced its newly elected officials for the 2018 term during their 72nd annual convention in Clearwater Beach, Fla.
