Ryan Hunter to Retire from SCE Gaskets
Ryan Hunter, founder and president of SCE Gaskets, has announced he will be retiring and stepping away from the business. He penned a letter outlining additional details of the decision. He spent 33 years running SCE. “Born from a desire to fund a family racing hobby, I started a tiny business in 1990 in my
SCE Gaskets Heavy-Duty Burst Panel Gaskets
Burst Panels are an important safety device in supercharged alcohol and nitro racing. To assist teams and engine builders during maintenance of an engine, SCE Gaskets now offers tough, steel core gaskets.
SCE Vulcan Cut-Ring Head Gaskets
New SCE Vulcan Cut-Ring head gaskets are designed for use in engines with high static compression forced-induction or nitrous oxide where typical composite or MLS head gaskets may be prone to leak combustion pressure and-or coolant.
SCE and Making Gaskets
The folks at PowerTV stopped by SCE to check out how they make their gaskets and seals for all different applications from mild all the way to wild. Company: SCE Gaskets www.scegaskets.com
Copper vs. MLS Gaskets for 1,500 HP
For a 1,500-hp capable engine, should it be sealed with copper or MLS gaskets?
Talking Gaskets and Seals with the Pros
Modern engines have taken us a long way from traditional gasket and seal design, and advancements in the technology and composition of rubber as well as advancements in molding processes have brought sealing capabilities to a new level.
Federal-Mogul Motorparts Commemorates 100th Anniversary of Fel-Pro Gaskets
Employees and family members celebrated the milestone during an event at Fel-Pro’s engineering, manufacturing and distribution complex in Skokie, IL.
Fel-Pro High-Temperature Alloy Turbocharger Gaskets
Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ Fel-Pro Gaskets brand now offers an exclusive line of performance turbocharger gaskets engineered to withstand the extreme temperatures encountered in high-end racing engines.
Magnum Gaskets Announces ‘Huge’ Expansion, Becomes Full-Line Gasket Source
Magnum Gaskets by Modern Silicone Technologies (MSI) has announced a major expansion in its product line, adding more than 10 times its original coverage. The company is now offering a full-line of aftermarket gasket sets for cars and light trucks from 1955 to 2014.
Head Gaskets and Fasteners
The relationship between head gaskets and head bolts is an intimate one. The clamping load applied by the head bolts is what allows the head gasket to maintain its seal. For this marriage to last, there has to be constant tension – not too much, otherwise the bolts may stretch or break, and not too
Proper Installation of Elastomer Cylinder Head Cover Gaskets
The advantages are clear: weight reduction, a high degree of constructional freedom in design, integratability of additional components such as the "Multitwister" oil separator, decoupling of components and therefore reduction in noise emissions, etc. An adaptable rubber gasket requiring only little line pressure ensures reliable sealing. Regarding warping and bolt spacing, however, physical limits are
Horsepower and Head Gasket Technology
Head gaskets have one of the toughest job in an engine, and now we’re pushing them harder than ever, making it easier to expose the slightest weakness.
High Horsepower Engine Sealing
In the context of high-horsepower engine building, the pressure on a cylinder head can be so great that it can, in effect, marginally push it away from the engine block. This makes engine sealing one of the more prevalent challenges, and it gives whole new meaning to the phrase “keep your head down.”
Manufacturer Tech Tip: Installing Wire O-Rings in Cylinder Blocks
SCE Gaskets offers the following information about installing wire O-rings in the cylinder block. When installing O-rings there are two main considerations for placement: The O-ring must be clear of the sealant beads on the head gasket where applicable. This will determine the maximum outer diameter of the O-ring. The O-ring diameter and location must
Summit Racing Pro Hemi Camshafts
The Pro Hemi Camshafts are precision ground in the USA from high-quality bearing steel billet cores and finished on modern Landis CNC grinders.
Mechanically Injected Triple-Turbo DX460 Engine
The well-known super stock pulling truck “Cummins Killer” is a prime example of the power capability of the Duramax engine. Featuring a triple-turbo setup and Wagler’s DX460 platform, this engine belts out around 3,200 horsepower. Check it out!
900-HP Turbocharged 6.0L Powerstroke Engine
That first foray into diesel racing is often an exciting one, with owners fighting trial and tribulation to get their engines built up to racing standard. Justin Court is just on the horizon of having his first fully built 6.0L Powerstroke race truck finished. Check it out!
Compound Turbo 6.0L Powerstroke
Chris Miles has wanted to get into diesel racing for some time now, and he’s finally able to after finishing his compound turbo 6.0L Powerstroke build. Check out the details!
Vintage Engines: Rebuilt to Drive
Classic and vintage car culture in is a diverse one. It’s more than just muscle cars. In addition to the unmistakable rumble of American V8 power, vintage European and Asian marques are part of the regular scenery too, and there are premium events around the world that bring out some of the most sought-after models
