Brighton, MI High School Engine Building Program Includes Dyno Instruction
Stop me if you’ve heard this story before: a couple of guys get ahold of a tired late model Chevy 350 V8 and decide to rebuild it into something with a bit more teeth. With the help of a more experienced engine builder they spend about a year working on the block and heads and
Understanding Cylinder Blow-by
While this industry continually runs on tighter and tighter engine clearances, in today’s world of engine building, no one has yet to figure out how to run engine parts on zero clearance. There has to be some amount of space available or an engine simply won’t run. Thus, when it comes to pistons and piston
Dyno Decisions – Your Test Requirements Should Dictate Your Correct Dyno
Most engine builders either have an engine dyno or rent the use of an engine dyno at someone else’s facility. The purpose of running an engine on the dyno is primarily a way of “protecting the investment.” This not only insures the workmanship of the engine builder but also the interest of the customer.
SuperFlow Launches Enhanced Website
SuperFlow launched its enhanced website in August 2016. It highlights SuperFlow’s wide range of products including engine and chassis dynamometers, flow benches, transmission remanufacturing equipment and custom engineered testing solutions.
Audi to Celebrate 10 Years of TDI at Le Mans
In 2006, Audi became the first manufacturer to win what is arguably the world’s toughest endurance race with diesel power. This year marks the 10th anniversary of this achievement. Today, the TDI engine is more efficient than ever before and part of a highly complex diesel-hybrid powertrain.
The Key to a Productive Test Cell
When it comes to a productive engine test cell, the key might surprise you. While the dynamometer satisfies the core requirements, support systems are especially critical to delivering performance – on top of the fact that these systems can significantly reduce risks associated with health-safety issues.
Automotive Testing and Engine Expos are Back in October
Automotive Testing North America is back, bringing a showcase of cutting-edge automotive development technologies to the home of the U.S. motor Industry, Michigan. The event, now in its 12th year, runs concurrently with sister show Engine Expo North America, showcasing the very latest in engine design and technology
Lingenfelter’s Expansion Strategy Leads to New Facility
In keeping with its expansion strategy, Lingenfelter Performance Engineering has opened a new, multi-purpose facility in Wixom, Mich., to keep pace with growing demand for the company’s performance products and services. The new 30,000 square-foot facility is an addition to Lingenfelter Performance Engineering’s (LPE) original engine and vehicle build operations located in Decatur, Ind. “Continual well-planned
Automotive Testing and Engine Expo Runs Oct. 22-24 in Novi, MI
The event, now in its 11th year, runs concurrently with sister show Engine Expo North America, showcasing the very latest in engine design and technology Automotive Testing North America is back, bringing a showcase of cutting-edge automotive development technologies to the home of the US motor Industry, Michigan. The event, now in its 11th year, runs
HPBG: Ed Pink Racing Engines
The staff of Engine Builder and a panel of industry professionals, including presenting sponsor Driven Racing Oil have selected Ed Pink Racing Engines of Van Nuys, CA, as their choice for the inaugural “Performance Engine Builder of the Year” award – and for good reason. With a body of work going back over 50 years,
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One of the only ways you can prove your worth as a race engine builder – besides on the racetrack, of course – is on a dynamometer. Being a shop without a dyno may be akin to running blindfolded: you can surely build a good engine, even a winning engine, but you probably won’t know
Subaru WRX Engine Mods & Dyno Testing
Balancing ultimate performance within legal parameters and practicality is what Z Sport (www.zsport.com) is all about. I spent several hours being shown their clean and well-equipped shop in Everett, WA. Manager Charles Damewood and Owner Gary Watts both were very helpful in explaining what it is that Z Sport does, and how their shop makes
PRI Offers Race Engine Builders Opportunities to Increase Efficiencies, Profit in 2012
The PRI Trade Show is being held December 1-3, 2011, in the North/South Building of the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando, Fla. It is open to the racing trade only. You must be part of a racing business or professional race team to gain admission. “The PRI Trade Show is where you go when
Roush Yates Selects Dynojet as Official Chassis Dynamometer
Roush Yates Performance has announced that it has begun offering chassis dynamometer testing services to racers – and to those who own high performance vehicles of virtually any type, make, or model. The company has partnered with Las Vegas-based dynamometer manufacturer Dynojet Research to offer two chassis dynamometers housed at Roush Yates’ Performance Products building
VP Racing Fuels, Superflow Technologies Announce Strategic Partnership
SuperFlow Technologies Group has announced a multi-year agreement with VP Racing Fuels whereby SuperFlow factory technicians will test all new engine dynamometers prior to shipment exclusively with VP’s C12 racing fuel. “The partnership with VP is very exciting because although we sell very different products, our goal is the same – to produce repeatable products
SuperFlow Technologies To Merge With Dynamic Test Systems
“We are very excited to offer DTS dynamometers along with our existing SuperFlow dynos," said Scott Giles, CEO of SuperFlow. “We have always had a high level of respect for their designs and equipment and we’re expecting great things moving forward." Steve Matthiesen, vice president of sales and marketing explained the vision for the merger,
SuperFlow Moves Into New Building
The new building will allow SuperFlow to further develop their industry leading engine dynamometers, chassis dynamometers and flowbenches as well as offer a customer education program that is second to none. The building features two state of the art SuperFlow engine dynamometers and an SF-1020 SuperBench for product demonstrations and training. Located directly next to
Dynos and Test Stands: Profit Center or Business Black Hole?
Dynamometers allow an engine builder to test, tune and tweak his engines before giving customers the opportunity to do something foolish with them. In a recent poll on Engine Builder’s website, we asked our readers how important a dyno is to their business. According to our (admittedly unscientific) results, 44 percent of Engine Builder readers
SuperFlow Technologies Group Launches New Web site
SuperFlow.com provides detailed information on SF’s complete line of industry-leading automotive testing technology and equipment – including engine and chassis dynamometers, flowbenches, electronic accessories/software, as well as transmission testing and remanufacturing equipment. The site is also home for all transmission testing products marketed under the Zoom Technologies brand, which SuperFlow purchased Zoom earlier this year.
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: October 2009
Valve Spring Clarification There are many misconceptions on the visual inspection of valve spring free heights. There is a manufacturing tolerance on this dimension. The spring can change during the heat treat processes and squareness during the coiling process. Spring dampers can also influence the free length as they are installed before the spring is