Ultimate Motorsports Park Set for Grand Re-Opening on August 26
Ultimate Motorsports Park–the 3/8-mile dirt oval in Elkin, North Carolina, formerly known as Friendship Motor Speedway–will host its grand re-opening event on Saturday, August 26, headlined by a $7,500-to-win/$500-to-start Ultimate Super Late Model Series program. The track is now owned by Bobby and Jessica Koehler, owners of the Koehler Motorsports team fielding Dirt Late Model entries for their
Shop Solutions August 2023
Engine shop tips and tricks.
August 2022 Shop Solutions
August tips and tricks for the shop!
NMRA/NMCA Announce Augustine Herrera as National Tech Director
ProMedia Events and Publishing, the parent company of the Holley NMRA Ford Nationals and NMCA Muscle Car Nationals, has announced Augustine Herrera as the new NMRA/NMCA National Tech Director. His duties include overseeing fair competition in both drag racing series and leading the on-site tech staff at all national events. “Augustine joined our team in
Shop Solutions August 2021
When doing port work and rolling the short turn radius, sometimes it’s difficult to get a good angle with the burr or sanding roll. Use a tapered cone type cartridge roll, but flip it backwards on the mandrel.
Diesel of the Week August 2020 Recap
In our recap of August diesel engines, we take a look at the details of a ProCharged 6.4L Powerstroke built by Choate Engineering, a compound turbo 6.5L Cummins built by Capital Diesel Performance, a 3.0L class 6.6L Duramax built by Paulhamus Diesel Performance, and a triple turbo 6.7L Cummins built by Vannest Performance.
Engine of the Week August 2020 Recap
In this recap of August’s performance engines, we look at the details of a twin-turbo 427 cid LT engine built by Modern Airflow Dynamics, a 400 cid turbocharged small block Ford engine built by Pro Street Engines, a 557 cid blown supercharged Hemi engine built by Sassy Engines, and a 383 cid turbocharged LS1 engine
Shop Solutions August 2020
When I build my bobweights, a simple piece of PVC for a stand makes it easier. Just zero out the scale and add the weight.
SCORE Announces August Race Dates For Baja 500
After reviewing numerous options and further analysis of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation with Baja California and Ensenada authorities as well as Private Sector Organizations, SCORE International has announced new dates for the BFGoodrich Tires 52nd annual SCORE Baja 500, presented by 4 Wheel Parts. The season opener of the 2020 SCORE World Desert Championship will
Goodson to Host AERA Tech & Skills Conference August 11, 2020
Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders is set to host an AERA Tech & Skills Conference at its Winona location on August 11, 2020. According to Dave Monyhan, Goodson sales manager, “2020 is Goodson’s 75th Anniversary and we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate and give back to the automotive industry than
Shop Solutions – August 2019
Industry Tips and Tricks
Engine Pro Shop Solutions – August 2018
LIFTER BORE CHAMFERING TOOL I purchased a 1˝ chamfering cone and welded a 6˝ extension to it. This is for chamfering the top and bottom of lifter bores in blocks. This saves time and leaves a better finish than doing them with a stone and grinder. Kevin Elam Liberty Machine Liberty, MO A QUICK TIP
August 2017 Shop Solutions
At times I have had a main journal that just honed faster than the rest. Here’s my solution – maybe it will work for you as well. I cut some .001˝ shim stock and place it between the stone and journal and give it a few short strokes. The shim stock will stop the honing of that one journal and let the rest catch up.
Shop Solutions August 2016
The old adage, “Time is money” has never been more true than it is today. With the high costs of labor, doing a job quickly and efficiently can be the difference in making money or losing it.
Shop Solutions August 2015
I found myself without a welder to use to remove a check ball staked into the end of an oil passage of a crankshaft. So I applied a different technique to remove it to clean the crank.
Shop Solutions August 2014
Cleaning Bucket Style Hydraulic Lifters Unlike their flat tappet cousins, bucket style hydraulic lifters can often be reused if inspected, validated and cleaned. The problem is taking them apart. I developed this hammer tool to separate the plunger from the body. Insert the bucket (upside down) and secure with the cover plate. Next, a few good blows
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: August 2013
Authors of Shop Solutions published in each issue of Engine Builder Magazine are awarded a prepaid $100 Visa gift card. Shop Solutions may also be submitted to [email protected]. A Better Way to Clean Oil Galleries I’ve always used the standard long handled nylon bristle brushes dipped in solvent to scrub the oil galleries in blocks,
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: August 2012
Editor’s Note: This coming October will mark “Shop Solutions’” fifth anniversary and to help Engine Pro celebrate, we’re putting plans into place to have a “Top Five from the Past Five” contest where you’ll get to choose your favorite Shop Solution from the past five years. Watch this section as well as the magazine for
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: August 2011
Securing Cam Gears Years ago it came to my attention that the replacement aluminum cam gear used on 4- and 6-cylinder GM inline engines has a tendency to walk off the camshaft. I wanted an easy way to resolve the problem, and here is what I came up with. I grind a notch about 5/16?
Sprint Car Racing World To Converge on Knoxville Raceway in August
Steve Kinser. Gary Wright. Jon Stanbrough. Donny Schatz. Terry McCarl. Levi Jones. Jason Meyers. Jason Johnson. Brandon "Bud" Kaeding. Sammy Swindell. Shane Stewart. Damion Gardner. Joey Saldana. Wayne Johnson. Tracy Hines. Danny Lasoski. Brian Brown. Chris Windom. Greg Hodnett. Paul McMahan. Daron Clayton. Fred Rahmer. Brooke Tatnell. These are just some of the American, Australian