PERA Spring Tech Meeting Preliminary Schedule
The Production Engine Remanufacturers Association (PERA) has announced its preliminary program for the upcomping Spring Tech Meeting to be held at Hilton Charlotte University Place, Charlotte, NC, March 18-20. In addition to an impressive line up of speakers, Richard Childress Racing has agreed to let PERA tour their shop. Hendrick Motor Sports will also host
Engine Remanufacturing Featured at HDRG Summit and Engine Alley
The Heavy Duty Remanufacturers Group (HDRG) is bringing a new focus to HDAW 2009 in Orlando, FL during the week of February 16, 2009. New diagnostic and engine related technologies will be featured at the HDRG Summit and “Engine Alley” on the Exposition show floor. Electronics on engines has been utilized by the OEM manufacturers
Motorsports
After 30 years in the Sahara, this year’s route is in Argentina and Chile. Starting in Buenos Aires, the 5600 mile race will take competitors through Patagonia and the Andes mountains to the Atacama Desert, and then on to Valparaiso on the Pacific Ocean before returning to Buenos Aires. The Dakar unites more than
Congress Discusses ‘Cash for Clunkers’ Program; ASA Calls for Repair Option
WithCongress returning to Capitol Hill to consider economic stimuluslegislation for the automotive industry – and returning after theholidays to discuss a broader stimulus package – the concept of a fleetmodernization program is receiving more attention from policymakers.Princeton University’s Dr. Alan Blinder, in a New York Times articlepublished earlier in 2008, referred to this policy option
Horsepower TV Competition
WyoTech grads are gearing up to build engines head-to-head for the second consecutive year on PowerBlock’s Horsepower TV. Set to air as a TV special in April of 2009, the second annual “Scholastic Engine Builder Challenge” pits students from WyoTech’s Sacramento, CA and Blairsville, PA campuses against each other for bragging rights on who can
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: December 2008
Top 10 Machine Shop Business Tips Engine Pro recently held a series of 8 focus-group meetings in the Midwest. Each meeting consisted of 8 to 10 machine shop owners and a moderator. Three questions were asked during the meeting. “What’s working? What’s not working? What do you need most to help you ‘make it’ for
Bush Offers Chrysler and GM $17.4 Billion in Loans
Detroit is breathing a collective sigh of relief today. At a pressconference this morning, President Bush announced that hisadministration will give General Motors and Chrysler $17.4 billion inloans. The loans will come from the $700-billion in funds originallyset aside for the bailout of the financial industry. According to a report from the Detroit Free Press,
Decade Trend Shows Engines Getting Smaller for Mainstream but More Power for Performance Enthusiasts
A recent SEMA eNews report says that more stringent fueleconomy and emissions requirements have shifted engines toward smaller displacement options. Sales of four-cylinder engines grew from 2006 to 2007 whilelarger displacement eight-cylinder sales shrank. Six-cylinder engines, however, remain largely unchanged, a shiftmore noticeable as more powerful compact engines replace outdatedlarger ones throughout the entire range.
Harding Promoted to Director of Aftermarket Operations at Katech
Katech Performance, manufacturer of race-proven aftermarket crate engines and components for Gen3 LS1/LS6 and Gen4 LS2/LS7 engines, has promoted Jason Harding to director of aftermarket operations. Harding will oversee the sales efforts of Katech’s aftermarket division. Previously, he served for three years in performance parts sales, where he focused on expanding Katech Performance’s distribution
COMP Cams, NASCAR Commit To Decade-Long Performance Partnership
COMP Cams and NASCAR have inked an historic agreement to be continue as official Automotive Performance Partners for the next ten years. This status makes COMP Cams an exclusive NASCAR Performance partner, arming COMP with the brand and marketing assets for its high performance products. “We are truly excited to have been able to renew
Egge’s Ernie Silvers Named SEMA/ARMO Person of the Year
Egge Machine and Speed Shop CEO Ernie Silvers, was awarded ARMO’s Person of the Year at the ARMO Reception held at this year’s SEMA Show. With nearly 300-member companies, the Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) is the fastest growing council in the SEMA network that is committed to preserving and promoting the automotive restoration industry
Manufacturer Tech Tip: Spin Testing Caution
Many engine builders use a test stand thatmotors the engine using an external power source. Duration of this testing mustbe held to an absolute minimum and a test oil, with a high "EP"additive content, used to prevent damage to critical cam lobe and followersurfaces. Typically the engine is fed a light oil by a pump