Testing Your Remanufactured Engine Webinar
Join PERA for a webinar on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 10:00 AM CDT. Matt Meyer, gm of RMC Engine Rebuilding Equipment, will talk about the importance of testing your remanufactured engines and how RMC has simplified this task with their ETS-100 Engine Test System. As time permits he will address other machining needs provided by
Champion Launches API “SP” and ILSAC “GF-A” Motor Oils
Champion SynClean and SynGold motor oils will launch on May 1.
New API Gas Engine Oil Standards Coming May 1
As modern engines have been designed with tighter tolerances, and many with gasoline direct injected (GDI) and turbocharged direct injected (TGDI) engines, low viscosity motor oils are required for their operation. Low viscosity oils such as 5W-20, 0W-20 and even 0W-16 can also provide a fuel economy benefit. With these advancements came a request from
Street Vs. Race Oil
With all of the different motor oils on the market for every conceivable engine type and configuration, how does one possibly make sense of it all and choose a product that produces the desired results?
Holley Announces Carburetor Training for 2020
New for 2020, this course is intended to clear up general misconceptions about carbureted fuel systems as well as give students a first hand experience.
Join PERA for a 3.6L GM Engine Family Webinar
Taylor Friend of Jasper Engines and Transmissions will lead a webinar on the 3.6L GM engine family on January 15.
Pennzoil GF-6 Specification Motor Oil
The industry’s ongoing push for improved fuel economy has driven the need for engine downsizing. This engine downsizing trend has increased the application of turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDI) engines, which require increased protection against Low-Speed Pre-Ignition (LSPI) and timing chain wear.
Pistons & Rings Update
While piston materials and designs have evolved over the years to compensate for higher pressures and heat expansion, selecting a piston that is optimized for combustion chamber conditions can be challenging because there are so many variables to consider.
Engine Oil Changes and Innovations
It’s always helpful at the end of each year to reflect on what’s been accomplished and where we think our industry is headed. I think we should do this for the three types of oils you Engine Builder readers typically encounter.
Matt Dickmeyer Crowned 2017 Race Engine Builder of the Year
Whatever Matt Dickmeyer is doing as the owner of Dickmeyer Automotive Engineering in South Whitley, IN, it’s been working. Matt was recently named the 2017 Race Engine Builder of the Year by Engine Builder magazine and contest sponsor Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets and Speed-Pro brands.
Shell Prepares for Next Generation Oil Spec, API SN Plus
To support the next generation of fuel-efficient, low-emission engines while providing continued protection and performance for virtually all cars on the road today, the automotive and motor oil industries are working on the next generation of motor oil specifications.
Ford’s EcoBoost Engine: Big Power with Fuel Efficiency – Opportunity or Challenge for You?
In 2009, a 3.5 liter twin turbocharged V6 engine was offered as an option in the Ford F-150. It was badged with the name EcoBoost and has since been a strong competitor in terms of torque and horsepower for a full sized truck.
Turbochargers: Boost Your Turbo IQ
In the past decade, turbochargers have found their way onto more engines in cars and light trucks than ever before. By 2021, predictions by some experts cite turbocharged vehicles will reach up to 38 percent of all new vehicles sold in the U.S. Once thought of as only a means to increase performance on exotic
Bosch Announces North American Engine Management Program Warranty Update
Robert Bosch LLC has announced an update to its North American Engine Management warranty program. Effective November 1, 2016, all Bosch Engine Management part numbers active in the North America catalog will be covered by a limited lifetime warranty.
Royal Purple Max-Blast Intake Valve Cleaner
Royal Purple has released Max-Blast, its new intake valve cleaner, formulated to directly deliver detergent to intake valve deposits. Max-Blast provides highly effective removal and clean-up of harmful IVD, thereby restoring lost horsepower and fuel economy.
Bosch Online Learning Portal Adds New Virtual Garage Skills Assessment Program
Robert Bosch LLC has announced the addition of Bosch 2D Virtual Garage, an interactive training and skills assessment resource, to its Bosch Online Learning Portal. Technicians and vocational students can access Virtual Garage now at AviOnDemand.com/Bosch-Virtual-Garage.
Bosch Fine Wire Double Iridium Spark Plugs
The new Bosch Double Iridium Spark Plug represents the latest in OE fine wire technology. Its ultra-fine wire design and laser-welded tapered ground electrode help deliver increased performance, while the iridium firing pin and ground electrode inlay provide four times longer service life compared to standard copper core plugs.
Carburetor and EFI Conversions
Carburetors have long served the performance aftermarket and racing industry well. Although they disappeared from new vehicles back in the late 1980s to meet emission requirements, it was only a couple of years ago that NASCAR finally abandoned carburetors in favor of fuel injection.
New Engines Force New Pistons
As engines get smaller, motorists expect the same performance as a larger V6 or V8 but with the fuel economy of a four cylinder. Turbocharging makes little engines breathe big, but it also increases the load and temperature the pistons have to endure. This, in turn, requires pistons made of alloys that can withstand higher temperatures and combustion pressures. Yesterday’s castings won’t cut it for these kinds of applications.
New Courses Available This Month From AVI
Automotive Video Innovations (AVI) has announced the availability of a variety of new courses available this month. From building better communication skills to tightening up your technical expertise, a number of new courses are now available from AVI to help fine-tune your abilities and bring more business into the shop. New courses available from AVI this
