Antique Automobile Club of America Museum Wins Five National Awards
The Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) Museum was awarded five NAMMY Awards during the National Association of Automobile Museums (NAAM) Conference held last week at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles, California. The National Association of Automobile Museums is a professional center of excellence for automobile museums and affiliated organizations that supports, educates and
Vintage V8s: Exploring 100 Years of Cadillac Engines
For more than a century, the name Cadillac has been synonymous with performance, style and passion. And in those early years of the Cadillac Automobile Company, it was a former loom mechanic – Henry Martyn Leland – who was credited with forging the technologies that separated Cadillac from the other automobile businesses that were springing
Elgin Industries Receives 13th Consecutive JASPER Supplier Award
Elgin Industries has received its 13th consecutive supplier award from JASPER Engines & Transmissions, North America’s largest remanufacturer of gasoline and diesel powertrain and drivetrain components. Elgin, which is celebrating its 95th anniversary, has supplied to internal engine components to JASPER for more than 60 years. Elgin received the 2014 JASPER Service Award, which is
2014 Marks 5th Annual Holley LS Fest
Holley has announced September 5-7, 2014 are the official dates for the 5th annual Holley LS Fest. Once again Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Kentucky will host the largest all-LS celebration in the country. 2013 saw record numbers of both participants and spectators and there was already excitement in the air about 2014 being
Elgin Industries Opens Distribution Facility and Plans Additional Manufacturing Operations
Elgin Industries, one of North America’s leading manufacturers of original equipment (OE) and replacement engine and chassis components, has opened a standalone product distribution facility in Elgin, IL. The new facility will serve the growing packaging, private label and specialized shipping requirements of aftermarket distributors and other customers served by the company. The new distribution
A Decade of Dynamic Engine Design – Roush Yates Engines Celebrates 10 Years
In December, Roush Yates Engines (RYE) celebrated its 10th Anniversary and will reset the compass into a new area of the business, but it’s all according to plan. Engine builders who used to see RYE at local races as competitors, will now be able to work directly with them and their vast resources when building
Maserati Enters its 100th Year as a Company
Maserati produced its first car in 1926 – a race car named Tipo 26. With the month of December, Maserati officially enters the 100th year of its history. It does so in a period of unprecedented health and unparalleled growth. More than 23,000 orders worldwide up to date are propelling Maserati into a new dimension.
Dodge and Mopar Join Forces with New Scat Package Performance Kits
Good things are coming in many packages for Dodge owners who love performance and delving into Dodge’s rich history. In honor of the 45th anniversary of the legendary “Scat Pack Club” that played a prominent role in Dodge heritage, Dodge and Mopar announced the introduction of new Scat Package performance stage kits for the 2014
What’s Under the Bun of the Wienermobile
Most of the Wienermobiles you see on the road today are powered with a Vortec V8, 6.0L, 300 hp engine. “Oh, I wish I were an Oscar Mayer Wiener, that is what I’d truly like to be…” I’ll stop there because I know how easy it is to get that catchy tune stuck in your
Oliver Racing Parts Moves to Larger MI Facility
Connecting rod maker to get updated machinery, more space in northern Michigan Oliver Racing Parts, manufacturers of high-performance connecting rods for motorsports applications, is moving its operations and manufacturing to a more modern facility in Charlevoix, MI. The relocation will take place in three phases and is expected to be complete by the first week
Vintage Engine Goodies
There are probably a million ways to dress-up a classic show car’s engine. You can add colorful spark plug wires to any vintage motor. You can install Chevy Orange logo valve covers on any 1958-’86 slant edge small-block Chevy. You can get a universal-fit Airbox air cleaner with a blue HPR filter, for muscle cars
Holley Performance Announces its Participation in the 2013 Hot Rod Power Tour
While Holley’s display trailer will be present at every stop, its most exciting stop will be the Holley sponsored checkpoint at Birmingham, AL, on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. Throughout the day in Birmingham, Holley and Mothers Polish will be sponsoring an autocross in the parking lot of Hoover Metropolitan Stadium (only open to registered
EngineQuest Launches New Website
EngineQuest’s comprehensive product offerings for many domestic and import powertrain applications along with their in-depth knowledge of the automotive aftermarket are just a click away for engine builders, warehouse distributors and enthusiasts. With improved user friendly navigation, continuous product updates, detailed instruction sheets, cylinder head flow numbers and specifications along with racing updates, both
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: September 2012
Editor’s Note: This coming October will mark the 5thanniversary for the Shop Solutions column, and to help Engine Pro celebrate, we’re putting plans into place to have a “Top Five from the Past Five” contest where you get to choose your favorite Shop Solution from the past five years. Send your favorite Shop Solution to
Musings on Presents, Prizes and Presidents
Sometimes these tips are of a very technical nature. Sometimes…well, not so much. “My wife decided to help me out this winter by buying me a new jacket to wear during the cold weather. She purchased a new camouflaged-colored work jacket. The jacket is just fine, except when I take it off and lay it
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: August 2012
Editor’s Note: This coming October will mark “Shop Solutions’” fifth anniversary and to help Engine Pro celebrate, we’re putting plans into place to have a “Top Five from the Past Five” contest where you’ll get to choose your favorite Shop Solution from the past five years. Watch this section as well as the magazine for
Engine & Performance Warehouse Names Vendor and Rep of the Year
Engine & Performance Warehouse (EPWI) named its 2011 Vendor of the Year and Representative of the Year at an awards dinner held Aug. 9 during EPWI’s annual summer conference in Vail, Colo. Engine & Performance Warehouse named Hastings Manufacturing Co. as EPWI’s 2011 Vendor of the Year. Bob Kollar, Hastings CEO, and Tom DeBlasis, vice
King Engine Bearings Launches Facebook Page
King Engine Bearings recently launched its official Facebook page for business customers and consumers at www.facebook.com/King.Bearings. "Facebook is another way for us to get closer to our customers and fans, and obtain feedback on our products," said Limor DePetro, director of sales and marketing, King Engine Bearings. "We encourage people to visit our page to
Egge Machine Company Presented Motoring Legacy Award
Egge Machine Company was honored as the recipient of the 2012 Motoring Legacy Award presented by the Classic Car Club of America (CCCA). The honor recognizes Egge Machine’s outstanding achievements and high level of commitment to ensuring the continued drivability of classic cars. Based on club member ballots, the CCCA bestows The Motoring Legacy Award
Special ‘Behind the Scenes’ Daytona Tour Available for PRI Attendees
Motorsportsenthusiasts and industry members planning to attend the 24th annualPerformance Racing Industry (PRI) trade show in December can takeadvantage of a special opportunity to visit the “World Center ofRacing.” A “behind the scenes” tour of the legendary Daytona InternationalSpeedway is being offered on Wednesday, Nov. 30. The day-long tourcosts $125. Daytona International Speedway