Melling Acquires Sigma Engineering
Melling Engine Parts acquires Sigma Engineering, a developer and manufacturer of rocker arms and shafts.
GM to Produce Hybrid, Electric Chevrolet Corvettes
General Motors has announced plans for a hybrid Chevrolet Corvette sports car, followed by a fully electric model, as GM President Mark Reuss announced in a LinkedIn post. The hybrid Corvette is expected in 2023. The fully electric Corvette will feature GM’s Ultium-powered batteries. In addition, it will likely feature Ultium Platform’s energy recovery system, a
Turbocharged 6.5L GM Diesel Engine
You won’t see a lot of guys racing 6.5L trucks at the competitive level. Nonetheless, you’ll always find engine builders like Tyler Loewen of 23 Diesel and Off-Road who like a challenge. That’s why he’s building up what he hopes will be one of the baddest, turbocharged 6.5L GM engines out there. Check it out!
Moroso Ultra 40 Sleeved Ignition Wire Sets with 135 Degree Spark Plug Boots for GM LS
Moroso has introduced Part #s 73850, 73851, Moroso Ultra 40, sleeved ignition wire sets with 135degree spark plug boot for GM LS applications. These wire sets are available with either 8″ or 9.75″ wire lengths. They are constructed out of Moroso Ultra 40, 7 mm Dia. Ignition Wire with 40 ohms of resistance per foot
Moroso GM 4.3 V6 ECOTEC3 LV1 Aluminum Wet Sump Oil Pan
This Moroso oil pan features a race proven diamond shape four trap door assembly, removable windage tray and anti-slosh baffle that keeps oil contained in oil pump pickup area during Road Racing, Drifting and Drag Racing.
Moroso GM LS External Oil Pump
Moroso introduces Part No. 22302, a GM LS External, Two Stage Oil Pump. The oil pump has a bracket on it that bolts to the factory A/C bracket holes on the right side of a GM LS engine block. External oil pumps run cooler than internal pumps and features an external bypass for ease of
PPE GM Allison 10L1000 Deep Transmission Pan
The deep PPE Pan Increases fluid capacity by a full gallon, which lowers transmission fluid temperature.
NGK Recognized by GM for Quality Excellence
NGK Spark Plugs USA. Inc. was recently awarded the 2020 Supplier Quality Excellence Award from General Motors, Global Supplier Quality & Development. Suppliers who receive this award recognition have met or exceeded a very stringent set of quality performance criteria and have achieved the cross-functional support of the entire GM organization for the calendar year
Moroso GM LS Dry Sump Oil Pumps
These oil pumps have a bracket on them that bolts to the factory A/C bracket holes on the right side of a GM LS engine block.
Moroso GM LS Series Oil Pumps
Moroso has introduced Part Nos. 22119, 22121 and 22122, GM LS Oil Pumps.
GMS Racing to Make Cup Series Debut in 2022
GMS Racing has announced the team is preparing its NASCAR Cup Series debut in the upcoming 2022 season. “GMS is always looking forward and I believe this is the next step for the team in that process,” Team Owner Maury Gallagher said. “We have the goal to be a championship-caliber team in any series in
GM Breaks Ground on Charlotte Technical Center
General Motors has broke ground on the new Charlotte Technical Center, a 130,000-sq.-ft. facility that will expand GM’s performance and racing capabilities. Additionally, the center will accelerate strategic knowledge transfer between motorsports and production vehicle development. Representatives of Chip Ganassi Racing, Richard Childress Racing, and Hendrick Motorsports joined GM for the groundbreaking at the complex
Holley EFI Modular Lo-Ram EFI Manifolds for GM LS3
The Lo-Ram intake manifolds are designed for forced induction (supercharged or turbocharged) engine applications.
GMC 6.5L Turbo Diesel Engine
Discovered in a junkyard wrecked and forgotten in 2012, Courtland Bowles III rescued this 1999 GMC 3500 with a 6.5L turbo diesel engine. He has since put more than 67,000 miles on it and added a number of upgrades in order to daily drive it, drag race it, sled pull it, and tow with it. Find out what went into saving this truck.
Vintage Air Cast Front Runner for GM LT & LS Engines
The kit includes a 6061-T6 billet aluminum water pump, crankshaft and power steering pulleys, ATI balancer, Mechman 170-amp hairpin-style alternator, Detroit Speed aluminum-body power steering pump, and a genuine Sanden A/C compressor.
GM Invests $100M in Transmission Manufacturing
Following a $75M funding injection in its Toledo, Ohio transmission plant, General Motors has announced it will invest a further $100M in two of its manufacturing facilities – $93M at the Romulus, MI propulsion plant and $7M at its Bedford, IN casting operations. The manufacturer says the Romulus investment will add machining capability, while the Bedford
Cummins Announces New Roles for Engine Segment Leaders
Cummins Inc. announced three roles for senior executives in its engine segment. Effective February 1, Amy Boerger will lead the North America region for on-highway as vice president and general manager, North America. José Samperio is replacing Boerger in her previous leadership role of the field sales and support organization as executive director, sales for
GM Says it Plans to Eliminate Gas & Diesel Cars/SUVs by 2035
According to a report by The Washington Post, General Motors announced it will end the sale of all gasoline and diesel passenger cars and SUVs by 2035. The announcement marks a major turning point for GM with a future focused on new electric vehicles. GM chief executive Mary Barra said the company will eliminate all
Chip Ganassi Racing and GMC to Enter Extreme E
GMC has announced a new multi-year sponsorship with Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) for the team’s first electric racing venture in the inaugural Extreme E season in 2021. CGR will compete in a 550-horsepower electric SUV inspired by the GMC HUMMER EV. “It’s truly an honor to represent GMC, especially during such an exciting time in auto
GM 6.6L LT Iron Block Engine
The build consists of a 416 cid iron block LT engine, capable of making 2,000 horsepower in a forced induction application. This is a combination becoming extremely popular for high output (1,500+ hp) engines in the latest model GM vehicles.
