ARP Main Stud Kits
Industry leading fastener manufacturer ARP has recently released a dozen main stud kits for OEM and aftermarket applications, as well as high performance main bolt kits. Notable among these are kits for the new Dart LS Next block, as well as Dart SHP small block Chevy and Ford engines. ARP’s Pro Series studs and bolts
Permatex Introduces Fresh, New Corporate Logo
Permatex, a leading innovator in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has developed and launched a new logo for its Permatex brand. The new design will be used as both a graphic for its corporate identity and as a logo mark for its product packaging and marketing communications. The announcement was made by Sean
New Magnum Performance Gaskets Welcomed at PRI Show
Indianapolis, IN – The 2013 Performance Racing Industry Trade Show, held December 12-14 at the Indiana Convention Center, was undoubtedly the biggest and best in the show’s long-running history. It was the perfect opportunity for the “who’s who” of the racing and street performance business to get acquainted with the new line of Magnum Performance
CRP Offers Asian and European Cylinder Head Bolt Kits
These OE-quality head bolts come packaged as sets for vehicle-specific applications. CRP Automotive says it now offers coverage for Asian and European applications with its AJUSA Cylinder Head Bolt Kit program. The program features an OE-quality line of torque-to-yield (TTY) head bolts that come packaged as sets to meet vehicle-specific applications, the company says. The
Flowmaster Designated as Exclusive Performance Exhaust Of NASCAR
Flowmaster celebrates new NASCAR partnership with “Show Us Your Flows” contest that will reward one lucky Flowmaster fan with an all-access trip to the Daytona 500. INDIANPOLIS – Exhaust technology brand Flowmaster announced last week from the floor of the 2013 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show that it has been named the Exclusive Performance Exhaust
Choosing Camshafts – Picking Performance
Choosing the “right” camshaft is not only the cornerstone of building a performance engine, but also its centerpiece. Choosing a cam can give anyone a headache – especially if they choose the wrong cam for a given application. There’s a lot of science involved in cam selection, so keep reading and we’ll help you
Custom Titanium Valves from Manley Performance
Manley’s one-piece forged titanium valves have long been a standard of the industry, having earned a reputation for reliability in many racing venues. There are currently more than 250 different off-the-shelf part numbers for Manley titanium valves, covering a wide range of applications and valve sizes. The company now offers an expanded range of custom
Hastings Premium Filters Hosts Hastings University
Hastings University, which is presented by Hastings design engineers and other staff members, is designed to broaden awareness of today’s filtration theories and practices. Hastings Premium Filters recently welcomed distributors to its three-day filtration seminar, Hastings University at its headquarters in Kearney, Nebraska. Distributors from Texas, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina, Iowa, North Dakota, Kansas, Ohio
DEI Introduces Mike Buca as Brand Manager
As a committed enthusiast with more than 25 years in the automotive aftermarket, Buca comes to this new position with extensive experience in marketing, public relations, copywriting and design. Design Engineering Inc., (DEI) a market leader in performance tuning and acoustic products, is pleased to introduce the company’s new brand manager, Mike Buca. A seasoned performance
MAHLE Offers Original Turbochargers for Aftermarket
MAHLE Original turbochargers are available for high-performance and high fuel-economy diesel and gasoline engines. Company: Mahle Clevite www.mahle-aftermarket.com MAHLE Clevite offers a complete line of MAHLE Original turbochargers specifically for the aftermarket, available in a range of sizes and types. Designed to enhance performance, reduce fuel consumption and lower exhaust emissions, MAHLE Original turbochargers are available for
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
One Minute Might Save You Thirty!
The call, one of hundreds made every day, goes something like this: “Hello. This is Billy-Joe-Bob, can I help you?” “Yeah Billy, this is Hank with Smith Machine. I’m working on an F-150 with a 4.6 and I need some parts.” “OK, Hank. I have several Smith Machines, do you know your account number?” “No.”
Oliver Racing Parts Kicks Off 30th Anniversary with Three Contests
Oliver Racing Parts, manufacturers of high-performance connecting rods for motorsports applications, is celebrating its 30th anniversary by launching three contests filled with prizes and merchandise between now and December 31, 2013. “Oliver Racing Parts has had a successful history – from setting land speed records at Bonneville to wins in NASCAR – so for Oliver’s
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: April 2013
Making Your Own Piston Ring Compressor Some customers have been asking me for piston ring compressors in sizes we do not carry. My suggestion to them is to do what I do. Look in a cylinder sleeve catalog and find one that is close to the ID of the job you’re working on. Place the
Valvetrain
Selecting the right components to make a rock-solid valvetrain is key to assembling an engine that will last – and win. The pushrods, rockers and valve springs must be able to handle all of the stresses of the camshaft rotating with high spring pressures and with huge lift. Weakness in any part of the system
Rebuilding Chrysler’s ‘Revived’ Engine Family
Casting numbers, VIN codes, components and processes to rebuild/remanufacture these engines are compiled for Chrysler’s newly revised engine family including 4 cylinders, V6s and V8s Chrysler made some major changes in their engine line-up starting in ’07. They replaced their four cylinder engines in everything but the PT Cruiser in ’07, updated the 4.7L V8
Steel Compression Rings with Reduced Radial Wall Thickness
MAHLE Clevite Inc. is in the process of transitioning its ring sets from a grey cast iron top rings to a carbon steel top rings. They say the advantages include 35% more strength, 30% less weight and double the resistance to side wear which is a common problem on late-model engines. The net result is
Victor Reinz Introduces New Aftermarket Website
Fromthe new site, the Victor Reinz Web catalog is just one click away, Danasays. The new website also features a “Service & Download” area, which contains all of the technical service and practical information, brochures and the entire catalog of 15,000 products. Another service the new website offers is an intuitive search function for
Buying Parts In A Storm
Business signs are still unclear as we daily set forth on an uncertain journey. Business can be complex. And if you are the boss, your world becomes even more complex. We are each responsible for what we do or don’t do and we can only really control ourselves and our own actions. You know things
Technical Information on Rebuilding GM LS Engines
The Issue: When the OE composite designed cylinder head gasket changed to an improved Multi-Layered Steel (MLS) design for the 4.8L & 5.3L in 2001 and 6.0L in 2002, the cylinder head gaskets were no longer interchangeable. This prevents engine builders and technicians from installing the best MLS designs in older engines of the GM