Legendary Racing Journalist Robin Miller Dies at 71
Robin L. Miller, a lifelong motorsports fan who became one of the sport’s most recognized and influential media personalities, died Aug. 25 in Indianapolis. He was 71. A native of his beloved Southport, Indiana, Miller rose to prominence as an Indianapolis Star sports writer, parlaying his love of many sports into more than 50 years
Holley Sniper EFI Fuel Tank Modules
If you are upgrading your ride to EFI, be sure to check out the OE Style 350 LPH EFI Fuel Pump Modules.
Ernst Prost of Liqui Moly to Retire in 2022
The managing director of LIQUI MOLY will retire after his 65th birthday in February 2022. After 31 years with LIQUI MOLY, Ernst Prost has announced that he will leave the company on February 22, 2022, just after his 65th birthday. Under his leadership, LIQUI MOLY grew from a small supplier of additives for cars to
3.6 Class Duramax Pulling Engine
When a customer’s pulling truck caught fire and caused some engine damage, Baillie Diesel got to work putting this 3.6 class Duramax engine back together. Find out what went into the rebuild.
Are Carburetors Dead?
The carburetor market has evolved right along with the ever-changing technology that surrounds it, driven by the need to stay relevant and remain a viable option for those looking to win races.
2019 SEMA Show Registration Now Open
Registration for the trade-only 2019 SEMA Show is now open at www.semashow.com/register. The annual trade show is set for Tuesday-Friday, Nov. 5-8, 2019, in Las Vegas and is where the $43 billion specialty automotive industry will come together to conduct business.
Plymouth Owner’s Club Expands Member Reach
The board of directors of the Plymouth Owner’s Club, Inc. has voted to allow “Modified” Plymouth cars, trucks and Fargo commercial vehicles into the club membership. This change means that they will now be able become dues paying members of the club and to be judged at an official Plymouth Club meet in a new
Holley Small Block Chevy EFI and Carbureted Intake Manifolds
Holley/MSD has announced the release of two new small block Chevy intake manifolds – one for EFI applications and one for carbureted engines.
The Anatomy of Carburetors
Carburetors are still a viable and valuable component for atomizing fuel. It is amazing that the carburetor has been around for well over 100 years. A small yet unique invention by the Holley brothers in the early 1900s provided the concept of what we use today. Holley became recognized in the high performance market when
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Appoints New CEO
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca officials have announced Timothy P. McGrane as CEO of the County of Monterey-owned facility, effective June 1. McGrane is a lifelong automotive enthusiast with an extensive background in event management, fundraising, and sponsorship acquisition.
Ford FE Stroker Build
Guardian of the Galaxie How Ford’s FE Engine Rose from the Ashes of Disaster to Become a Versatile Veteran Ford’s FE engine has had a rich history that, today, is often overlooked or at least misunderstood. Many of us who have been around awhile have heard the term FE, but not a lot of people of today’s
SEMA Hall of Fame Names Three New Members
Donnie Eatherly, Ed Pink and Chris Thomson will be inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame. The new members will be recognized as part of the festivities during the SEMA Installation & Gala, Friday, July 20, at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City in Los Angeles.
In Memoriam: Kevin Fitzgerald, Remanufacturing Veteran; PERA Fixture
Kevin Fitzgerald, one of the engine remanufacturing industry’s old guard, died April 12 at the age of 60. Kevin took his first and only full-time job as an inexperienced 17-year-old at Parnes Rotary Engineering rebuilding Mazda engines in December 1974, ultimately turning that job into a 43-year career.
A History Lesson in Pontiac V8 Power
From 1935 until 1954, you could get a Pontiac with a flathead six or a flathead straight eight. The company was a bit slow in following other manufacturers in adopting the overhead-valve V8.
The Lost Art of Knurling Pistons Takes Skill – And Guts
Thanks to my late friend Pete Baldoni, a former NAPA store owner many years ago, I am the proud owner of a genuine Perfect Circle Piston Nurlizing Machine (Note: Perfect Circle spelled knurl with an N). Pete gave me that PC machine years ago, after closing the machine shop part of his NAPA store.
Small Block 421 Chevy Nitrous Engine
Looking for a more daily-driver-friendly street/strip engine, a customer got exactly what he asked for when he turned to BMS Racing Engines to build a 700 hp 421 Chevy engine with nitrous.
Rockets, Vikings and Your Old Man
From 1916 through 1922, the only Oldsmobile V8 was a 246.7 cid L-head of Model 47 with a 233.7 cid V8 that made 60 hp. This was the only engine offered in 1923, when the Model 47 continued alone.
V-Twin Validation – How a Harley Discussion Changed an Engine Builder’s Fortunes
What we will be covering here is a general overview of the most common practices and procedures we use in servicing and rebuilding Harley-Davidson engines and things that are unique to V-twin.
Jack Roush Receives 2016 NASCAR Buddy Shuman Award
Jack Roush, NASCAR team owner, global business executive and mechanical wizard received the prestigious NASCAR Buddy Shuman Award during the NMPA Myers Brothers Awards Luncheon in Las Vegas.
Shop Solutions November 2015
When assembling an engine, one of the most overlooked items is the timing chain sprocket alignment. The upper and lower gears should be installed and alignment checked with a straight edge. I have seen them as far as .020˝ off.
