Help Wanted: Engine Parts Group Seeks New President
It’s not exactly the traditional entry level engine builder job posting, but there’s an opening at Engine Parts Group, Inc. (EPGI), headquarters in Wheat Ridge, CO. The national engine parts distribution group is seeking a new president. As president, the ideal candidate reports to EPGI’s Board of Directors and is responsible for the overall direction
Training Day – Get the Most From Your Equipment
Options to ensure engine builders get the most from your equipment purchases The time has arrived. You’ve purchased that new piece of equipment and changed around your shop to accommodate it into the synchronous harmony of your operation. Now you look for it to make money but nobody knows how to use it. What do
PRI Expands International Presence for 2018 Show
The global presence of the 2018 PRI Show will increase significantly as a result of new media outreach efforts and PRI Show resources aimed at making the trade show even more conducive to international business and exposure.
VP Racing Fuels Named Title Sponsor of Race Engine Challenge
Charlotte, NC – Greg Finnican, director of the Race Engine Challenge Dyno Competition, has announced that San Antonio-based VP Racing Fuels has been named Title Sponsor of the 2018 competition. “We are excited to have VP on board with us as our title sponsor,” Finnican said. “This partnership will provide our competitors with the fuel
High Performance Heavy-Duty Engine Look at Diesels Through a Different Lens
Across much of the highway system of the U.S., heavy trucks race almost non-stop to their next destination. Actually, because of DOT regulations and self-enacted restrictions from nearly every fleet operation, those trucks are more likely to be driven safely and efficiently. On several race tracks across the United States, though, diesel tractors with C12
Import Introspective
For those of you who dedicate your engine business to domestics, could you ever see yourself building a V6 that makes 2,000+ hp? Does that interest you? Do you think its possible? Have you looked into the large import platforms like Audi R8, Lamborghinis or the Nissan GT-R? If you don’t work on imports, do
ATV/UTVs – Not Just a Glorified Golf Cart Anymore
When the world of ATVs (All-Terrain Vehicles) began to sprout up and dealerships everywhere began selling these off-road machines, performance modifications also began to grow right along with them. As with any recreational machine, whether on or off-road, there will be many who want a little more than the typical performance. Getting more power and
Little Victories – Big Bucks from Small Engines
Finding Performance Potential in 4 and 6 Cylinder Engines Let’s get something on the table right now – I’m a V8 guy. As you’ve read elsewhere in this issue, I tend to also chant the mantra, “There’s no replacement for displacement.” Bigger just seems better and badder. Perhaps you’re like me. But let’s take a
How to Create Dollar Bills Out of Four Common Materials
From engine blocks and heads to oil pans and intake manifolds – engine components are common items that require repair, maintenance or replacement in the shop. Whether you’re working on a car, light-duty truck, heavy-duty diesel or a performance racing vehicle, you may frequently encounter a cracked block or cylinder head that requires a welding
Engine Builder Oil Survey
Oil is the lifeblood of any engine. As such, we want to know as much about it as possible, and that includes understanding how all you engine builders utilize it. Help us out by taking 2 minutes to answer these 8 questions, which will shape future editorial content for our print publication.
Wanna Know What the Most Popular Engine Is? So Do We.
Every year we print the results of our Machine Shop Market Survey in our print magazine. If you’re an engine builder, help us fill out our 2018 survey! The survey is in three separate parts – the more parts you complete, the greater your chances are of winning a gift card.
EPA and the Engine Builder
The Environmental Protection Agency affects every aspect of our lives in one way or another. What we drive and how we enjoy our leisure activities are only part of its purview. The concern by many automotive industry insiders is that unchecked, unnecessary regulations will severely impact a strong economic sector.
