When it comes to selling performance, nothing succeeds like success
Dick Fox, owner and president of Champion Racing Engines in McCordsville, IN, understands that, while customers may be impressed by his speed-shop showroom and his long time commitment to excellence, it
Automotive Rebuilder Interview with Brad Hartmann, Hartmann Bros., Inc.
Brad Hartmann is president of Hartmann Bros. Inc., a heavy duty rebuilding operation located in Abilene, TX. He is the incoming chairman of AERA’s Vanguard committee, the group providing leadership opportunities to AERA members under the age of 40. Hartmann, 31, has been with the company since high school in the 1980s, beginning full-time employment
Saab’s Unique Engine Concept Provides Variable Compression
New concept enables more accurate engine operation, higher efficiency vehicles Saab Automobile AB recently unveiled its Saab Variable Compression (SVC) engine, a new engine concept that enables fuel consumption to be radically cut while increasing engine performance per liter of engine displacement. The combination of reduced engine displacement, high supercharging pressure and a unique system
The Relationships We Form Are What Make Our Business Lives Rewarding
During our lives, it
The IC Engine Is Here For The Long Run
For 100 years, the internal combustion (IC) engine has dominated the automobile industry with its power and convenience. It has provided this country and the world a reliable and economical source for transportation and has given enjoyment to scores of hot rod, classic car and restoration enthusiasts, as well as endless excitement in amateur and
Chrysler Shop Solutions
Chrysler/ Mitsubishi 2.6L/3.0L Some of the late 2.6L engines and all of the 3.0L Mitsubishi engines have a very small "auto-lash-adjuster" installed in the tip of the rocker. All too often, air gets trapped in the lower chamber of the lifter and prevents oil from filling the lifter. When this happens, the lifter holds the
General Motors / Chevy 191/3.1L
When this engine was used in the plastic mini-vans, it came with cast iron heads and the old, original, carbureted, non-H.O. cam. This cam was used because the reduced lift and overlap gave it a smoother idle. It
Ford 302/351 W Roller Cam
In 1994, Ford started using a roller cam in the 351W. It
ECU Affect on Rebuilt Engines: Knowing the Basics Can Prevent Costly Comebacks
When a customer purchases a rebuilt engine they expect to get many miles from their investment. But there are many things which must be done right to assure that this happens. One area that is increasingly important in this regard pertains to the engine
Message From Incoming PERA President Jim Ormsby
Sometimes we need to exceed even our own expectations. That’s the message from Jim Ormsby, incoming Production Engine Remanufacturers Assoc-iation (PERA) president and current general manager of Franklin Power Products, a production engine remanufacturer (PER) located in Franklin, IN. They’re words that all PERA members should take to heart if they wish to re-energize shrinking
1999 Machine Shop Labor Costing Study
There are probably few topics of more interest to machine shops and custom engine rebuilders than charges for specific shop labor operations. In January, Automotive Rebuilder surveyed 2,400 machine shop members of the Engine Rebuilders Association (AERA) throughout the U.S., asking for labor charges for 22 basic labor operations performed on two popular engines currently
Performance Valve Jobs Are Easy With The Right Tools And Specifications
It is easy to do a performance three or four angle valve job, but it is very difficult to find a shop to properly do one for you. Well, I will explain to you the proper way to do a great performance valve job either using stones or pre-shaped three or four angle carbide