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People in the aftermarket thought that the SBC could never be replaced, but in the eyes of many hot rodders...
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People in the aftermarket thought that the SBC could never be replaced, but in the eyes of many hot rodders...
With all of the different motor oils on the market for every conceivable engine type and configuration, how does one...
Engine builders have as many preferences for the way they machine and build their engines as a baker does for...
When you start modifying OHV engines from their stock form – meaning low speed, light load, and rpms in the...
"The cornerstone of any lubrication system is the engine's demand for oil," says Mike Osterhaus, VP Aftermarket Products, Melling Engine...
According to ARP's Chris Raschke, engine builders need to make sure to have the correct fastener for the application first....
Many of your customers believe that OEM parts are better than aftermarket parts. We wanted to dispel some of the...
The iconic VW Beetle, known by enthusiasts and the industry as the Type 1, is probably one of the most...
If you thought dating was difficult, with sorting through all of those online profiles, and swiping left or right to...
We all know the internal combustion engine (ICE) is going through a metamorphosis these days as the OEMs carefully scrutinize...
Engine dynamometers are great for tuning power and torque, but are they necessary for general quality control testing purposes? Do...
One curious fact that caught our eye in the latest Machine Shop Market Profile, published in June, was that 41%...
A proper break-in oil is formulated from the ground up to be a break-in oil. Many of the surface-active chemistries...
Performing valve jobs is one of the most crucial areas of the engine building business. According to our most recent...
A stock pump may be just fine for some mild performance, and it may even produce enough pressure for a...
Although harmonic balancers are not musical instruments, they do control resonance inside the engine, which is music in some circles....
One thing every engine builder and even non-engine builder types know is that metal on metal contact is not good....
At its peak, the market was booming with new bikes, ATVs and UTVs flying out the door almost as fast...
From cleaning to machining, engine builders are leaving the hands-on approach behind in favor of more automated methods that are...
What a difference a century makes. Engine sealing technology has come a long way from the days when motors were...
