Rotating Assemblies in 2020
Are you still buying your crank, rods and pistons separately? Why not bundle and save?
Tips for Selecting Cylinder Heads
How do you determine the proper cylinder head for your application, whether for street performance, racing, off-road or other? When selecting the appropriate cylinder head/runner volume, there are a few basics to focus on.
Wiring Harness Tips & Tricks
We recently caught up with Jeremy Gibbons of Indy Wiring Services to discuss wiring looms and what engine builders need to make better harnesses for their customers.
Giving Old Pistons New Attitude
I find great joy in creating the pistons I make, and in the joy they bring others. I believe every piston heading to the scrap heap has a story to tell. I try to leave behind imperfections or damage when possible to help preserve the history of the piece.
How Real Cryogenics Are Done
The word cryogenics has been misused, abused and mutilated for many years, causing failure, doubt and false accusations on the true laws of physics.
Mahle to 3D Print Aluminum Pistons
The pistons were successfully tested on the engine test bench for Porsche’s 911 GT2 RS sports car.
Update on Oil Pumps and Pans
The best way to eliminate most oiling related issues is by selecting the right oil pump, oil pan, windage tray, and pickup tube for the application.
Why the Heavy Weights of Drag Racing Choose Light Weight Oils
Long before the oil ever enters the equation, the process to facilitate use of power-enhancing, low-viscosity oils begins with the engine builder.
What to Consider for Valvetrain Selection
Valvetrain components all work in conjunction to allow air or the air/fuel mixture in and exhaust gases out of the engine, and the selection process for the proper parts can be complex.
Diesel Transmissions – Geared Up to Handle the Power
When we build a transmission unit, we always try to figure out what the customer uses it for, what their horsepower goal is and what they are going to be doing. We build the transmission to handle their ultimate goal.
The Building Blocks of Diesel Engines
With diesel cylinder blocks, unlike gasoline blocks that may only deal with 25-35 pounds of pressure, diesel can be as much as 250 psi. The block is crucial to keeping everything together.
Street and Drag Racing Transmissions
In today’s world, racing and street-driven vehicles are blending together in the same category, with street-driven vehicles yielding more power than ever imagined. These vehicles require drivetrains that can handle the extreme power and for those reasons, you’ve got to put more “green” in the transmission.
