Engine Builder Will Focus Exclusively On The Engine Builder
By the time you begin reading this page you will probably already realize that next month marks the formal introduction of a newly designed and rebadged magazine. Beginning with the June 2001 issue, Automotive Rebuilder magazine will become Engine Builder magazine. In 1964 Automotive Rebuilder began its coverage of the automotive rebuilding industry. From then
Engine Balancing Traditional and Niche Market Opportunities, John Witt
Like many segments of the auto market, automotive machine shops have seen technology changes, changes in marketing/distribution channels (crate motors, for example) and the consolidation of shops. Staying competitive and profitable can be a daily challenge. The selection of services you offer and the direction in which you grow your business has never been more
Court Square Capital Owns 90% Of Delco Remy
Court Square Capital, a unit of Citigroup, announced that it has completed its buy of approximately $247 million in Delco Remy International shares that it had not previously owned. With the completion of this offer, Court Square Capital now owns about 90 percent of Delco Remy common stock. DRI Acquisition LLC, a subsidiary of Court
Predicting the Future of E-commerce in the Aftermarket
Trying to predict the future of business is sometimes about as accurate as looking into a crystal ball. A reflection of the truth may be there, but the image can be easily distorted by timing, funding and unpredictable customer whim. Despite the uncertainty of these predictions, there are those who make it their business to
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
Ford 4.0L V6 Engine
The original 2.6L engine was replaced by the 2.8L, which was upgraded to the 2.9L and then finally bored and stroked to make it into the 4.0L that was used in the Rangers, Aerostars and Explorers starting in 1990. It was replaced by a SOHC engine from this same family at the end of model
How to Make a Valve
The steps involved with manufacturing heavy duty and passenger car valves During the 2000 calendar year, you read a considerable amount about the design, testing and operational considerations of engine valves. To complete the educational process, we will discuss a very important step in the lifecycle of a valve
In a consolidating market place, those who do it best will be those who survive
You have a great opportunity to distinguish your shop from the rest of the shops doing business in your market area. How? By winning Automotive Rebuilder
Technology to run a more profitable business
Technology to run a more profitable business is here, it
Ship Shape Sterns
If you
Navistar 7.3L Diesel Labor Costing Study
The 7.3L IDI diesel engine originally produced by Navistar from 1989-