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Callies to Host Celebration of Life for Late Founder Rick Norton Jr.

Rick Norton Jr., the founder of Callies Performance Products in Fostoria, Ohio, sadly passed away at the age of 76 in April. To commemorate Norton’s legacy, Callies Performance Products has announced a Celebration of Life event, scheduled to take place on Monday, June 26, from 12 pm to 5 pm ET. Norton began his remarkable career

Callies Performance Products Founder Rick Norton Has Passed Away

On Saturday, April 15, Callies Performance Products’ Founder Richard Norton Jr. passed away. His son, Heath Norton, posted a message and numerous photos of his dad to his Facebook page, confirming the news. Heath’s message is below. “Yesterday, we had a great one move on to his next journey. My father Richard Walter Norton Jr.

Reviewing Callies’ Ultra I-Beam Connecting Rods

For our small block Ford build, we opted for a set of Callies’ Ultra I-beam connecting rods. We went with a 6.200″ rod that features a Chevy rod journal, despite our engine being a Ford platform. This rod’s quality construction and strong material make it a great choice for numerous applications and engines.

Reviewing Callies’ Ford Magnum Crankshaft

There’s no debating that Callies Performance Products manufactures a great crankshaft, among other engine components. We picked out a Callies Magnum Ford crank for our twin-supercharged small block Ford engine build, so we took the opportunity to review exactly what we got from Callies.

The Story of Callies Performance Products

We recently got access to go inside Callies Performance Products‘ Fostoria, OH facility and speak with owner Rick Norton and his son Heath Norton, up close and personal. What we got was the story of how Callies came to be a leading manufacturer of engine components, and where the company is going next.

Callies and Energy Manufacturing Bring Back Mopar Gen II Hemi/Wedge Cast Iron Engine Blocks

A new deal with FCA Group puts the 426 Hemi and the 440 Wedge back on the track in a big way.

Callies LS and LT Crankshafts

Callies Performance Products has announced an expanded LS and LT crankshaft offering to include a fully counter-weighted Compstar LSx8 Forged crank in 3.625˝ and 4.000˝ stroke.

Callies Compstar Rods for Ford 2.3L and 2.0L EcoBoost Engines

Callies has introduced Compstar connecting rods for high horsepower 2.3L and 2.0L Ford EcoBoost engines. These rods are designed to easily withstand the rigors of 150hp per cylinder applications.

Callies Launches New Fatigue Testing Division

Callies says the new division has been developed to provide objective laboratory testing of any component subject to fully reversed bending or torsional fatigue.  Everything from engine components to mounting brackets can quickly be evaluated, according to the company. This capability is currently being used by Callies to develop the strongest cranks on the market,

Callies Launches Redesigned Website

Callies says they started from scratch with the new website, keeping only the most popular parts and mixed in a little news and social media to keep you connected and up-to-date on the most current information. The one thing that Callies says has not changed is their dedication to customer service. For example, Callies has

Callies To Host Failure Analysis Conference

Callies Performance Products will host a Failure Analysis and Prevention Conference, sponsored by the Engine Builders Association (AERA) on October 7, 2010. Special guest presenters include, Bullet Racing Cams, Champion Racing Lubricants, Diamond pistons and Trend Performance. Callies and guest presenters will discuss various high performance component failures, reasons and how to prevent such problems.

Jack Sparks Joins Callies Performance Products

Callies Performance Products is proud to announce that Jack Sparks has joined them in the production of high performance connecting rods. Recognized world wide, Jack Sparks is an expert in the design, process development, and manufacture of connecting rods intended for severe duty applications. Having over 30 years of manufacturing experience, Jack brings an extensive

Repairing a Rod Journal on a Callies Aftermarket Forging

During more than 30 years in my small but comfortable shop, I have repaired thousands of crankshafts by welding. One thing I have learned in that time is that when a customer brings a crank to be repaired, you must take note of exactly what type of crankshaft you will be working on. Many of

Factors of Crankshaft Selection

From the high-performance powerplants propelling Top Fuel dragsters to the subdued engines found in family sedans and grocery getters, each crank must be tailored to, and appropriate for, its specific application.

Supercharged 588 cid Hemi Engine

Ken Lazzeri, head engine builder for Indy Cylinder Head, has helped build over 5,000 Hemi engines during the life of the Mopar component manufacturer’s business. We were pumped to get time with him to discuss the details of this 588 cid supercharged Hemi engine for bracket racing. Check it out!

Designing a Better LS Engine

After a customer wanted a Steve Morris Engines’ SMX in an LS version, Steve saw the upside and potential in the market, and a challenge to build a better LS.

Engine Builder Hall of Fame Names Inaugural Class

The racing industry was built by talented, innovative and creative innovators, driven to achieve faster, quicker, higher performing engines. To show appreciation and support to the pioneers and those continuing to push engines further than they’ve gone before, the Engine Builder Hall of Fame has been established. The Engine Builder Hall of Fame mission statement

760 cid Billet Big Block Chevy Nitrous Engine

Despite what you may think about nitrous engines, and those that are stock big block Chevy bore spacing, these 4.840″ bore space big block Chevy engines have some significant R&D in them. Just check out this 760 cubic inch billet version done at TRE Racing Engines.

Naturally Aspirated 440 cid LT1 Engine

The folks at Late Model Engines in Houston, TX run a top-notch engine and machine shop. You don’t have to look much further than this naturally aspirated 440 cid LT1 engine build to see what we mean. It’s our Engine of the Week!