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How are your business dreams looking today? I’m not hearing about many dreams. Maybe some nightmares, but few dreams. To be truthful, we need to look at the good signs. For one, business is picking up. There seems to be a positive attitude in many places. But how many more years like 2011 can you
Liberty Engine Parts to Host Next AERA Regional Conference
AERA says engine builders can gainindustry knowledge and network with other people with the traveling expense ofgoing to a national trade show. AERA has teamed up with a regional host tooffer opportunities in different regions of the country that is closer to anumber of shops. Along with the outlined technical programs, AERA has invited leadingmanufacturers
Caterpillar Announces New Parts Distribution Center in Mexico
Caterpillar Logistics Inc.(Cat Logistics), a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., has announced further enhancements to its parts distribution network with the addition of a new parts distribution center in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The 500,000-square-foot facility will employ up to 150 people and is expected to be operational mid-2013. The capital city, San Luis
Sunnen, MAHLE Clevite to Host Tech & Skills Conference Feb. 25 in Glendora, CA
AERA says engine builders can gain industry knowledge and network with other people with the traveling expense of going to a national trade show. AERA has teamed up with a regional host to offer opportunities in different regions of the country that is closer to a number of shops. Along with the outlined technical programs,
EFI University Announces First Fuel Injection Training Course of 2012
Presented by FAST and EFI University, the one day XFI 101 course is intended for seasoned tuners and beginners alike. The one-day program focuses primarily how to properly set up a FAST XFI 2.0 ECU utilizing C-Com software. Emphasis is placed on properly tuning and setting up calibrations for each table and sensor. To dig
HPBG: Racing Piston Technology
Munro had a problem with melting his cast pistons so he kept trying to develop his own out of melted down GM pistons. Today’s piston makers use a little more modern techniques, but the principle is the same: try, test and improve. On the outside, pistons tend to look the same. They are round slugs
Protecting Your Customers’ Info: Understanding The ‘Safeguards Rule’
By now, most shops should have implemented their information security programs and taken steps to ensure compliance with the Safeguards Rule. If you have not, we recommend taking steps to get in compliance immediately. If you have, it’s still important to periodically review and assess your program to ensure you remain in compliance. History President
How to Tune Standalone ECUs for Smooth Idle
The idle control settings are not the most important thing to adjust to get a smooth idle. This may seem counter-intuitive, but consider this: If the engine is idling at constant load with the throttle held at a constant opening, shouldn’t you have a constant idle speed? If your idle surges or hunts under these
The Three Most Common Budgeting Errors
Not Setting Goals. It’s almost impossible to setspending priorities without clear goals for the coming year. It’simportant to identify, in detail, your business and financial goals andwhat you want or need to achieve in your business. Underestimating Costs. Every business has ancillary orincidental costs that don’t always make it into the budget – forwhatever reason.
Holley to Supply EFI Throttle Bodies to NASCAR Teams in Transition to Fuel Injection
Holley has a long standing relationship with NASCAR helping assure high quality fuel delivery products have been supplied to their teams for over 40 years. Holley Carburetors have powered every professional NASCAR team since the 1960s. “Holley is proud to have powered the amazing machines found in NASCAR for over four decades. We’ve successfully delivered
The Greatest Show(s) On Earth
Every time, it seems, one way or another, the announcer always managed to get in those lines. I always wondered which was the “Greatest Show” and which was only the “Second Greatest Show” on Earth. Well the year is rapidly coming to an end, but before it’s gone, we’ll have made our decisions about which
SEMA Announces Performance Engines and Lubrication Seminar
SEMA has announced that it will be holding a Performance Engines and Lubrication seminar in its Vehicle Technology Center (VTC) in the upper South Hall on Thursday, November 3, from 10 am – 12 pm. Advanced engine and transmission technologies such as cam phasing, variable valve timing, port deactivation, direct injection, turbo boosting, dry dual
Web Directory: Building an Online Presence in Your Niche Engine Market
Since the mid-1990s the Internet has had a significant impact on culture and commerce. The Internet includes what we now know as e-mail, instant messaging, video calls, and the World Wide Web with its discussion forums, blogs, socials networking, and online shopping sites. This is the massive scope of what makes up the Internet.
Roush Yates Selects Dynojet as Official Chassis Dynamometer
Roush Yates Performance has announced that it has begun offering chassis dynamometer testing services to racers – and to those who own high performance vehicles of virtually any type, make, or model. The company has partnered with Las Vegas-based dynamometer manufacturer Dynojet Research to offer two chassis dynamometers housed at Roush Yates’ Performance Products building
2011 Website Directory: Building an Online Presence in Your Niche Engine Market
Since the mid-1990s the Internet has had a significant impact onculture and commerce. The Internet includes what we now know as e-mail,instant messaging, video calls, and the World Wide Web with itsdiscussion forums, blogs, socials networking, and online shoppingsites. This is the massive scope of what makes up the Internet. In 1993 the Internet
SuperFlow Technologies To Merge With Dynamic Test Systems
“We are very excited to offer DTS dynamometers along with our existing SuperFlow dynos," said Scott Giles, CEO of SuperFlow. “We have always had a high level of respect for their designs and equipment and we’re expecting great things moving forward." Steve Matthiesen, vice president of sales and marketing explained the vision for the merger,
Must Have Tools For Engine Building Glory
While engine builders still need a fair share of box end wrenches and screwdrivers, we have assumed you didn’t make it this far without these necessities. Instead, we will focus on the specialty tools and equipment you need to get the job done and out the door to your customer. We talked to tool suppliers
School of Automotive Machinists To Host AERA Regional Conference April 28
The School of Automotive Machinists (SAMs) will host an AERA Tech & Skills Regional Conference April 28, 2011 in Houston, TX. Along with the outlined technical programs, AERA is inviting leading manufacturers of engine building/rebuilding tools, supplies, services, parts and machinery to attend this conference. These suppliers will have table-top displays that will be accessible
Liberty Engine Parts Hosts AERA Tech & Skills Conference
"We hosted more than 120 customers and 25 vendors, which are both records for these conferences," said Liberty’s Tim Fisher. "Plus, we served 12 dozen fresh donuts and 12 dozen soft Philadelphia pretzels during the day in addition to authentic South Philly Italian food for lunch. So yes, you could say that we believe it
Liberty Engine Parts To Host AERA Regional Conference March 26
Along with the outlined technical programs, Engine Builders Association (AERA) is inviting leading manufacturers of engine building/rebuilding tools, supplies, services, parts and machinery to attend this conference. These suppliers will have table-top displays that will be accessible during the conference. AERA says that meeting these suppliers in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to