632 cid Big Block Chevy Nitrous Engine
Having retired as an automotive technician a few years back, John Messmore needed something fun to occupy his time. His love for building big block Chevys led him to opening his one-man engine shop, J Motorhead Racing Engines, in San Diego where he builds big cubic inch, big blocks like this 632 cid Chevy nitrous engine for grudge racing. Find out what goes into building this 2,000 horsepower beast!
MAHLE’s ‘7 Reasons’ Promotion Concludes
MAHLE Aftermarket’s “7 Reasons” promotion concludes with Reason 7 and a chance to win the ‘Recharge’ and ‘Tune-up’ at SEMA 2019 grand prize.
OE Parts vs. the Aftermarket
Many of your customers believe that OEM parts are better than aftermarket parts. We wanted to dispel some of the myths once and for all. Without getting into the mud about which brands are better. It is important to note that not all parts are created equal, and this includes both aftermarket and OE replacement parts.
MAHLE Aftermarket “X Marks the Spot” Heavy-Duty Engine Kit Promotion
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. has announced a new “X Marks the Spot” Heavy-Duty Engine Kit Promotion offering participants the opportunity to win two pieces from a selection of MAHLE Service Solutions heavy-duty shop equipment. The MAHLE “X Marks the Spot” promotion began October 1, 2019, and runs through January 15, 2020.
Transtar Announces its Transend Technology
Transtar Industries, a leading distributor of automotive aftermarket transmission and driveline parts, has set the industry standard for ecommerce with the continued improvement of transend, an exclusive technology that allows customers to easily browse and purchase products.
Cleaning Components with Baking Soda
There are many different processes for cleaning parts and components before engines can be rebuilt, and engine builders use a variety of cleaning solutions for different reasons. However, the argument can be made that sodium bicarbonate blasting or soda blasting has numerous advantages.
Last Mile Delivery Presents Challenge and Opportunity
As the trend of “last mile delivery” picks up speed, fleet and repair shop owners are faced with the consequences of stop-and-go driving and extended idling periods. Anticipating these challenges and meeting them head-on will ensure a solid place in this market that’s set to grow exponentially.
PRI Expands its Education Program for 2019
More than two dozen free seminars will provide attendees with invaluable insights and strategies for success in today’s competitive marketplace.
Babcox Media Acquires Transmission Digest
For nearly 39 years, Transmission Digest has served as a primary resource for shops seeking the parts, services and supplies necessary to run a successful transmission/powertrain business. Adding Transmission Digest to the Babcox Media portfolio of media properties and marketing solutions enables Babcox Media to extend its reach further into the automotive repair marketplace.
4.9˝ Billet Hemi Big Dawg Engine
Noonan Race Engineering’s 4.9˝ Billet Hemi Big Dawg engine starts out as an 815 lb. chunk of solid aluminum. From there, it gets machined into a piece of masterful engineering fit for drag racing applications. Find out how this beast of an engine comes to fruition!
Mastercam and Roush Yates Engines Renews Partnership
Roush Yates Engines has announced a multi-year partnership extension agreement with CNC Software, Inc. for Mastercam to continue as the official CAD/CAM software of Roush Yates Engines and Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions.
Gaskets and Engine Sealing
What a difference a century makes. Engine sealing technology has come a long way from the days when motors were expected to leak and drip past the gasket and onto the ground or vent out into the atmosphere. In the early 20th century, when most people were switching from horses to cars, other, more natural
CRC Industries Partners with UTI to Educate Future Technicians
As part of a partnership with Universal Technical Institute (UTI), CRC Industries will supply all UTI locations with a variety of products from its chemical brands, including CRC, SmartWasher, Sta-Lube, K&W, and Weld-Aid. Additionally, CRC will provide product training materials and workshops to UTI students and instructors.
Dollars and Sense
How to shop for and finance equipment in today’s economy This is a question that often comes up in any shop: How can I afford new equipment? Well to answer this, first I talked to Steve Morgan, a senior relationship manager at Univest Capital, a company that specializes in equipment financing. Steve actually sold engine
Engine Part Cleaning Tips and Techniques
It’s not fun, but vital to successful rebuilds According to a recent Engine Builder Machine Shop Market Profile, in which we survey hundreds of machine shops across the country, about 15 percent of the total production time for rebuilding an engine is spent in the cleaning process. While our wives may not agree that we
WD-40 Company Celebrates 65th Anniversary
It can be found in four out of five American households, yet the ingredients in the household staple are known only to a handful of people across the globe – that’s why WD-40 Company pulled out all the stops recently enlisting the help of an armored vehicle and top-notch security to move its secret formula to a secure bank vault in celebration of the company’s 65th anniversary.
Where Do We Go From Here?
A bout a year ago, a long-time advertiser and true friend of Engine Builder, Chuck Barnett of Dura-Bond Bearings, sent a note to the Engine Builder team with the headline asking, “Which way do we go?” In the body of the note, he challenged Engine Builder to look ahead to what was next, to help find
Motor State Distributing Adds Woodward Fab to its Vendor Product Line
Motor State Distributing has added Woodward Fab (WWF) to its expanding vendor product line. Woodward Fab, a division of Heck industries, is an industry leader in affordable, high-quality metal working tools and equipment for the automobile industry.
Training Day – Get the Most From Your Equipment
Options to ensure engine builders get the most from your equipment purchases The time has arrived. You’ve purchased that new piece of equipment and changed around your shop to accommodate it into the synchronous harmony of your operation. Now you look for it to make money but nobody knows how to use it. What do
Import Introspective
For those of you who dedicate your engine business to domestics, could you ever see yourself building a V6 that makes 2,000+ hp? Does that interest you? Do you think its possible? Have you looked into the large import platforms like Audi R8, Lamborghinis or the Nissan GT-R? If you don’t work on imports, do
