MSD Expands Pro 600 CDI Lineup
Available in single or eight-pack configurations, these are finished in the classic MSD ignition red color.
Proform’s MOPAR Shaft-Mount Rocker Systems
These new shaft-mount systems are 1.5 ratio. They’re available for both small-block (LA), and big-block (B/RB) engines.
SEMA Seeks Hall of Fame Nominations
SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, is seeking nominations for its Hall of Fame at www.sema.org/hof. Created in 1969, the SEMA Hall of Fame recognizes people who have contributed a significant body of work to the industry over a long period of time and is the most prestigious award presented to an individual by the association.
Bondurant High Performance Driving School Names CEO/GM
Franki Buckman, a recognized leader in track management and the racing world, is committed to retaining the school’s legacy while welcoming the next generation of auto enthusiasts and drivers.
PRI Grand Opening Breakfast to Showcase Don Schumacher Racing Team
Seven top drivers will take part in the exclusive event to kick off the 32nd annual Performance Racing Industry Trade Show in Indianapolis.
PRI Tradeshow Mobile App
The PRI Tradeshow mobile app, available now at no cost at pri2018.com/mobile, offers attendees a comprehensive tool to help prepare for the annual tradeshow taking place Dec. 6-8, 2018, in Indianapolis.
Total Seal HSS High Performance Diesel 2.0mm High Speed Top Rings
Total Seal has announced new 2.0mm Rectangular High Speed Steel (HSS) Top rings for Diesel aftermarket high performance pistons. Rectangular rings offer superior ring seal and decreased blow-by when compared to OE style Keystone rings.
UEM ICON Elite Race Series Pistons
United Engine & Machine has announced ICON Elite Race Series 2618 alloy pistons are off the shelf and ready to run. Applications are for high compression, big block Chevy 540˝- 632˝ combinations.
Cryogenics is Real and It Works – You Just Can’t See It
Cryogenics is a process in which material such as steel and aluminum are exposed to severe cold, down to -320 degrees F to make them more durable and stabilize the metal or aluminum. The closer you get to absolute zero (-459.67 F) the better, but you better not cross that line of -460 F.
Getting Aboard with Inboard Marine Engines
Marine engine building is a niche market that is much smaller than the automotive market, but it can also be a very lucrative business for those with the know-how and experience.
VP Tank Guardian Diesel Contamination Prevention System
Many owners and operators of diesel equipment have experienced clogged filters, poor engine performance and subpar mileage due to water and other contaminants in their fuel. Such problems are costly and at worst, render equipment inoperable. Fortunately, these problems can now be easily prevented with a new system introduced by VP Racing Fuels.
ARC Race Engines and ECarMover.com Sign Multi-Race NHRA Sponsorship
ARC Race Engines has announced a partnership that names eCarMover.com, an automotive shipping logistics company, as the title sponsor for the remaining four races of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.
Engine Builder Shop Solutions – July 2017
Anyone with a Sunnen diamond hone head can gain more clearance on the bottom of the cylinder to main web area by taking off the factory spring setup and replacing it with the spring from a small block Chevy front cover seal.
Victory March Continues, Ray Banyas Named 2016 Vintage Engine Builder of the Year
If you remember about a year ago in the pages of Engine Builder, we highlighted a shop in Cleveland called Victory Engines. The title of that story was ‘To the Victor Go the Spoils.’ Foreshadowing being what it is, Victory Engines’ owner Ray Banyas has again claimed a victory by being named the 2016 Vintage Engine Builder of the Year.
Shop Solutions – May 2017 Edition
I call this my “Easy Riser” for Harley cylinders. It is a 2.5L GM block that I have bored to two different sizes to accommodate different cylinder bottom sizes. I use bolts installed into head bolt locations to prevent rotation of the cylinders. I only hone cylinders on this, boring is still done on parallels. This is way easier than horizontal honing on a Sunnen rod hone with a cylinder hone adapter.
To The Victor Go The Spoils – Victory Engines
Ray Banyas was given two weeks to decide if he wanted to buy Myles Engineering and go from long-time employee to owner of the Cleveland-based engine shop. The alternative? The business would shut down after being open 70 years. “A friend of mine said, ‘You might as well try it. You’ll kick yourself if you
To the Victor Go the Spoils
Ray Banyas was given two weeks to decide if he wanted to buy Myles Engineering and go from long-time employee to owner of the Cleveland-based engine shop. The alternative? The business would shut down after being open 70 years.
Thieves Targeting Cars with LS V8 Motor
Two minutes. That’s all it takes for a crook to steal your car. A startling new trend is growing in SoCal and the San Francisco Bay Area: thieves are going after Camaros and Corvettes, not just because they look good but for what’s inside—their high horsepower motors.
Federal-Mogul Motorparts Announces Second Round of Annual Scholarships for Automotive Technology Students
For the second consecutive year, Federal-Mogul Motorparts will award $30,000 in scholarships to future automotive technicians who are enrolled in accredited, U.S.-based automotive technical schools, colleges or universities.
Art Chrisman Receives the Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award
Few names in hot rodding and drag racing carry the cachet of Art Chrisman. The Petersen Automotive Museum honored him with the 2015 Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual SEMA Awards Breakfast.
