MAHLE Motorsport 6.7L Cummins Diesel PowerPak Piston Kit
MAHLE Motorsport now offers an expanded line of Dodge Cummins diesel performance pistons with the addition of its 6.7L Diesel PowerPak Piston Kit (part #197850313).
Magnuson Superchargers’ Kim Pendergast Seeks 2019 SEMA Board of Directors Seat
Magnuson Superchargers has been a member of SEMA for 40 years. At Magnuson, Pendergast is responsible for daily operations and overall corporate infrastructure including engineering, testing, product development, marketing, sales, distribution and finance.
Mahle Announces its 2019 ‘Drive with the Original’ Technician Promotion
Mahle’s launch of the 2019 MAHLE “Drive with the Original” Technician Promotion – featuring a one-of-a-kind 426 cubic-inch Hemi Dodge Challenger giveaway as grand prize – was announced at the Daytona 500. The car will be built by Petty’s Garage and awarded at AAPEX in Las Vegas.
Don’t Count Out The Classic Cruisers as Customers
People’s interests go in cycles. Right now the modern muscle cars and their fantastic engines are riding a screaming rocket to the stratosphere, with no end in sight. I am fascinated and admire the modern muscle. Being an NHRA tech official at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, IL, I get to see many of them
Save the Racks Promotion Raises Nearly $6K for Breast Cancer Research
In support of breast cancer research, Lubrication Specialties Inc., manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret performance fuel and oil additives and ADRENALINE race oil, announce a contribution of $5,950 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Engine Builds Often Start With Radiator Resoration
Keeping Your Cool About This Hot Topic Engine builders who work on older collector cars are always interested in sources of vintage radiators – after all, you can’t run a liquid-cooled engine for any length of time without a good radiator. Of course, There have always been shops that fix radiators, but the judging standards
How To Replace 2007-2013 Chrysler 4.7L Timing Components
This video covers the removal and installation of the timing drive system in late model Chrysler 4.7L engine applications. Those applications include: Part # Make Model Years 9-0393SF Chrysler Aspen 2007-2009 9-0393SF
Edelbrock Partners with Pat Musi Racing Engines
Building on a successful relationship that spans nearly two decades, Edelbrock has announced an enhanced partnership with Pat Musi Racing Engines that will cater to the hardcore drag racing market.
Mopar Reveals 1,000-HP 426 Crate Hemi ‘Hellephant’ Engine
Mopar has revealed a brand-new HEMI-engine-powered “Hellephant” 426 Supercharged Mopar Crate engine, which turns the crank at 1,000 hp and 950 lb.-ft. of torque. The announcement also included the unveiling of the ’68 Dodge “Super Charger” concept.
Annual Top Honors Awarded at 2018 SEMA Show
SEMA presented its top honors for person, innovator, rep, distributor and manufacturer of the year during the annual SEMA Awards Banquet last Thursday night at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
MAHLE Aftermarket H and V Series Coated Performance Bearings
Clevite, a brand of MAHLE Aftermarket, offers three new coated bearing applications for high horsepower engines designed to add durability and less distortion at higher RPM levels.
Jasper Offers Expanded Chrysler 68RFE Transmission Product Line
Jasper Engines & Transmissions has announced an expansion to its remanufactured Chrysler 68RFE transmission product line. This rear-wheel drive transmission is now available for 2009 through 2017 Dodge/RAM Diesel engine applications.
Can Used Race Parts See New Life?
Eatmon Racing Engines Finds Veterans to be Valuable In 1950, the Mexican government sponsored a race to inform the world that Mexico had a new system of roads known as the Pan-American Highway, which stretched across the country from north to south for commerce and tourism. That race was the original Pan-Am. Today, known as
Patterson Elite Builds LS Factory Showdown Champions
NHRA Factory Showdown pits 2008 and newer Camaros, Mustangs and Challengers that meet the COPO, Cobra Jet and Drag Pak designations against each other. Patterson Elite builds some of the best.
Engine Pro Shop Solutions – October 2018
PAPER CLAMP PIN CLIP Some piston pin clips can be a bear to install. If not supported right, the first one will push in too far or can be hard to seat. My solution uses office supplies to solve a shop problem. I lube and install the piston pin and then use the arm or
Engine Pro Shop Solutions – August 2018
LIFTER BORE CHAMFERING TOOL I purchased a 1˝ chamfering cone and welded a 6˝ extension to it. This is for chamfering the top and bottom of lifter bores in blocks. This saves time and leaves a better finish than doing them with a stone and grinder. Kevin Elam Liberty Machine Liberty, MO A QUICK TIP
Hot Shot’s Secret Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Awareness
After her mother’s triumphant battle against breast cancer, Amalee Mueller decided to brand her Dodge Cummins powered truck Save The Racks to raise awareness and lend support for a continuing fight against breast cancer. Soon thereafter, Lubrication Specialties Inc., manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret, announced they would support her cause by donating funds for each pass made by Mueller in her Super Diesel race truck.
455 Ford Trophy Truck Engine
After 543 miles of endurance desert racing, there are only a handful of engines that complete the journey, unless of course that engine was built by Kevin Kroyer of Kroyer Racing Engines. The engine shop’s 455 Ford Trophy Truck engine nabbed three of the top four spots at the 2018 Baja 500. Find out what goes into making this 455 Ford one tough performance engine.
Proform Harmonic Balancer Installation Tools
Proform has announced four new harmonic balancer installation tools for vintage applications like Ford/Pontiac/Buick, and Oldsmobile, and a foray into late-model applications for Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep/Ford.
Total Seal Diesel Gapless Ring Sets
Total Seal has announced new applications for its Gapless technology high performance piston ring sets for diesel engines. With their extremely high cylinder pressures, the benefits of Gapless rings for diesel engines are even greater than they are for gas.
