Continental Engine Cooling Fan Assemblies
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket offers a new line of Continental Engine Cooling Fan Assemblies that are an exact match for fit and performance to the OE part. These assemblies are engineered to restore original engine cooling performance.
Lingenfelter Performance Engineering Partners With Continental Tire
As the “Official Tire” of Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, Continental’s line of performance passenger, light truck and SUV tires, including the ExtremeContact line of tires, will be featured on all vehicles that roll out of the Lingenfelter Performance Engineering shop, including Lingenfelter Signature Series cars and trucks, show cars, street rods and race vehicles.
Navistar Acquires Engine Components Business from Continental, Forms New Operating Company
Navistar Inc. has concluded an agreement to acquire certain assets andthe membership interests of Continental Diesel Systems US LLC tomanufacture key fuel injection components for its MaxxForce dieselengines. As part of Navistar’s industry leadership strategy, thecompany also will establish a dedicated research and developmentfacility to support Navistar’s diesel power system components. Thecompany, renamed Pure Power
427 cid Ford Windsor V8 Engine
This one-of-one Panozster we saw at the Cleveland Auto-Aviation Museum features a number of unique traits that make it a truly special roadster, including its 427 cubic inch Ford Windsor V8 engine! Check it out.
Chain Smoker – a 1947 Fargo with a Compound Turbo 12V 6BT Cummins Engine
Just one glimpse at Warwick Andrews’ art rod named Chain Smoker simply isn’t enough. You could stare at this 1947 Fargo FL1 pickup with a compound turbo 12-valve 6BT Cummins engine for hours. See the intricate details for yourself!
Four Cylinder Lycoming O-360-C4P Aircraft Engine
As one of the only aircraft engine shops in the country that does all of its own machine work, assembly work and testing in-house, Airworx Aviation only focuses on the heartbeat of the airplane. The shop recently finished an overhaul on this four cylinder Lycoming O-360-C4P engine for a Piper Super Cub. Check it out!
Supercharged and Nitrous-Boosted LS7 Engine
We met up with Ray Lichtenberg at the 2021 Hot Rod Power Tour during the first stop of the tour at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, OH. He showed us his LS7 engine he had just completed for his all-wheel-drive 1987 Buick that was parked at the Continental Tire booth.
4P 2.1L K20C1 Type R Engine
Intrigued by Honda’s new Civic Type R, Thomas Smallwood let the car enthusiast inside him take the reins on customizing the vehicle into one of the most extreme versions there is. The build included a 1,200-horsepower capable 2.1L K20C1 engine from 4 Piston Racing. Check it out.
Continental OEM Fuel Injectors for Infiniti, Nissan & Subaru
The fuel injectors are direct OE replacement parts and identical in fit, form, and function to the OE part. They deliver the same genuine quality of OE components.
Industrial Engine Rebuild Opportunities
Rebuilding industrial engines is a growing business for many engine builders and shows no signs of slowing down.
BMW S65 V8 Engine
This BMW S65 V8 engine was run in the Continental Tire Challenge inside a BMW M3, but is now a SCCA Touring 1 class motor. The engine came into Hutter Racing Engines in need of new rings, pistons, a tightening up of the cylinder walls, a valve job, and more.
Engine Builder Readers Qualify for Special AETC Discount
Thanks to a special discount code, all readers of Engine Builder magazine and subscribers to the Engine Builder newsletter are eligible to attend this year’s Advanced Engineering Technology Conference at a special savings!
Roush Yates Engines Achieves 250th Pole
Andy Priaulx and Harry Tincknell drivers of the No. 67 Ford Chip Ganassi Racing team put the Ford GT on the pole at the 6 Hours of Shanghai, in the FIA World Endurance Championship series. This pole position marked the 250th pole in NASCAR and Road Racing for Roush Yates Engines in partnership with Ford Performance since 2004.
Foley Engines Celebrates a Full Century of Service
Foley Industrial Engines located in Worcester, MA is celebrating its 100th anniversary as a warehouse distributor of industrial engines and parts. Founded in 1916, the company has evolved over the years to become a leading specialist in Perkins and Deutz engines.
Continental VDO OEM Electric Water Pump for BMW Range
As part of its growing OEM Direct Replacement Parts Program, Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket now offers an OE Electric Water Pump with an integrated control unit for a wide range of BMW vehicle applications.
Continental Flex Fuel Sensors and Electric Water Pumps
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket has expanded its recently launched VDO OEM Direct Parts Program to include new Water Pumps and Flex Fuel Sensors. The program also includes Air Actuators, Electronic Throttle Valves, Fuel Injectors and Fuel Modules as well as MAF and MAP Sensors.
Vanishing V8s: Downsizing Engines
The V8 isn’t dead yet, but storm clouds are brewing on the horizon. Concerns over global warming, CO2 emissions and dependence on foreign oil led the EPA to mandate new Corporate Average Fuel Economy rules. To achieve 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025, automakers may abandon the V8 altogether or restricting it to a handful of limited production applications.
Turning Over Industrial Engine Business
Engine builders today are diversifying their businesses in order to maintain a healthy, steady stream of business and cash flow. One such area of opportunity lies within the industrial engine market. Industrial engines are a broad category that essentially covers any off road engine. Read how your shop can get in on the action.
Engine Parts Warehouse Acquires World Products
We at World are very excited because with five Engine Parts Warehouse locations across the country they stock virtually every brand of performance engine parts, including their own PBM Performance Parts and Erson Cams,” the company said in a statement. “And with more than 30 expert engine parts phone sales people available to assist you,
Today’s Niche Market Engine Opportunities
As we reported in our 2009 Machine Shop Market Profile, the total number of engines built is down, however, savvy engine builders know that finding the right niche markets can make the difference between success and failure of their business. With OEMs making engines that last well into the 200,000-mile range it’s no wonder rebuilders