Tips for Selecting a Valve Seat & Guide Machine
The main thing to look for when purchasing a new seat and guide machine is one that will give you the most accuracy or concentricity of the valve guide to valve seat.
CNC Machines Keep the $pindle Moving
CNC block machining centers and CNC cylinder hones are some of the most popular machines today. These machines can increase productivity in the shop significantly.
Cylinder Head Porting; Turning Air Into Power
In general, the most critical areas when porting a cylinder head are those which pass the most air at the highest speed and for the longest duration.
Schooling On Tooling
Let’s face it, tooling costs money, and depending on which type of tooling we are talking about, in some cases, the tooling is at least valued at half the price of the machine.
NGK Spark Plugs Announce Executive Change
NGK announced a new position for one member of the executive team. Kent Howard has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Strategic Growth and Partnerships. In this newly created role, Howard is tasked to develop new partnerships and pathways to strategically grow the NGK business into four key business fields – Environment & Energy, Mobility, Medical
’77 K5 Blazer-E Features Chevrolet Performance eCrate Package
At SEMA360, Chevrolet showcased a ’77 K5 Blazer converted to all-electric propulsion. The K5 Blazer-E is a functional proof of concept of the upcoming Electric Connect and Cruise package Chevrolet Performance plans to sell in the second half of 2021. During the virtual event, Chevrolet Performance is surveying SEMA members interested in building their own electric
Parts Tumblers
Like most equipment, what kind of tumbler and how many a shop needs depends on what a particular shop is looking to achieve.
Shop Solutions – October 2020
When resizing connecting rods, I set the oil stream to where I want the stroke to end. That makes it simple and is an easy visual reference.
Romi GL Series Turning Center
The new machines are available in four models with maximum cutting diameters.
Chicago Pneumatic All-In-One Dust Extraction Solution
The compact and portable solution, comprising a powerful CPA5000 pneumatic vacuum cleaner and a lightweight shroud, is designed for use with traditional pneumatic hand tools.
Buyer Registration Now Open for SEMA360
Attendee registration for buyers and resellers to participate in SEMA360 is now open at www.sema360.com. Available to SEMA-member buyers at no cost, SEMA360 is the new B2B online marketplace taking place Nov. 2-6, 2020, that provides the industry with a robust and viable solution for conducting business in the absence of the SEMA Show. After organizers announced that the live
520 cid Hemi ProCharged Pro Mod Engine
This Tim McAmis Race Cars ‘68 Pro Mod Camaro features Pro Line Racing’s 520 cid Hemi engine, fed by an F-3X-140 ProCharger. Built in May 2020, this combo only has 25 passes on it and is all you need to be competitive in any number of drag racing sanctioning bodies. It can be yours for a cool $250,000.
Edelbrock Creates and Hires New Crate Engine Product Manager
Edelbrock has appointed William Philippin as its new Product Manager for Crate Engines. In his new position Philippin is responsible for all of Edelbrock’s crate engines, including the Edelbrock-Musi 555 crate engine. Philippin’s duties include product planning and execution throughout the crate engine lifecycle, including gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the crate engine product vision and
Women in Motorsports: Diana Gill
Diana Gill has been with Specialty Auto Parts and Proform for 17 years. From customer service to inventory management to purchasing manager, today she is the company’s national sales manager.
Women in Motorsports: Cristy Lee
According to Cristy Lee, Garage Squad is as real as car TV gets. “What we’re doing on the show and what you see on TV, that’s exactly what we’re doing.”
Starrett Electronic Digital Micrometers
The new electronic micrometers range from the No. 733.1 Outside Micrometers to a wide array of application-specific models.
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.
Restoration Work
Enter the restomod, a term we all know well. Whether you use the term or not, the fact is, the majority of modern restorations include some type of modification as an upgrade to modern vehicle systems.
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.
Engine Installations
Aside from the decision to add engine installations to your business or not, you’ll need to consider the additional skill sets required, additional tools and equipment and your shop’s space available to have entire vehicles inside.
