WD-40 Carb and Throttle Body Parts Cleaner
To further meet the needs of automotive professionals, WD-40 Company is expanding its WD-40 Specialist line of products and will debut Carb/Throttle Body & Parts Cleaner at the SEMA Show October 30 – November 2.
Patterson Elite Builds LS Factory Showdown Champions
NHRA Factory Showdown pits 2008 and newer Camaros, Mustangs and Challengers that meet the COPO, Cobra Jet and Drag Pak designations against each other. Patterson Elite builds some of the best.
JE Pistons Unveils Masters of Motors Competition
Beginning at the 2018 SEMA and PRI shows, JE Pistons will be recognizing engine builders’ hard work, creativity and commitment to combustion with a new competition dubbed Masters of Motors.
Where Do We Go From Here?
A bout a year ago, a long-time advertiser and true friend of Engine Builder, Chuck Barnett of Dura-Bond Bearings, sent a note to the Engine Builder team with the headline asking, “Which way do we go?” In the body of the note, he challenged Engine Builder to look ahead to what was next, to help find
Edelbrock Welcomes Chris Creselius as New Regional Account Sales Manager
Edelbrock, LLC has announced that Chris Crecelius has joined the company’s sales team as the new Regional Account Sales Manager. Working out of Memphis, TN, Crecelius will be handling accounts throughout Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Western Tennessee.
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow 2018 Season Recap
The 2018 Hot Rodders of Tomorrow season may have come to a close, so here’s a recap of the 14 qualifying events, in 11 states with 55 different schools from across the country competing for $4.2 million of scholarships.
Wiseco to be Vendor Sponsor for IJSBA World Finals
Wiseco Performance Products has reached an agreement to support the 2018 International Jet Sports Boating Association (IJSBA) Blowsion World Finals at Lake Havasu, AZ, Oct. 1-7.
Building Relationships Key to Building Business
How much time do you pay attention to what you’re building? Oh, I know you are attentive to the most incremental of details about your engines. You measure things to four or more decimal points. You polish metal to a degree that glass is embarrassed to be seen next to it. You understand that what
Building Relationships Key to Building Business
Answer honestly – do you REALLY spend enough time making sure that you’re getting something out of your business other than a paycheck? Not in a new-age, warm-and-fuzzy “love your job and you’ll never work a day in your lfe” way, but in a way that satisfies your inner definition of success.
Little Victories – Big Bucks from Small Engines
Finding Performance Potential in 4 and 6 Cylinder Engines Let’s get something on the table right now – I’m a V8 guy. As you’ve read elsewhere in this issue, I tend to also chant the mantra, “There’s no replacement for displacement.” Bigger just seems better and badder. Perhaps you’re like me. But let’s take a
NHRA Great Tom ‘The Mongoose’ McEwen Has Died
Tom “The Mongoose” McEwen, who was voted No. 16 on the NHRA’s Top 50 Drivers list in 2001, died June 10. He was 81. McEwen won five NHRA national events during his 35-plus-year career that included time in Funny Cars and Top Fuel dragsters.
EPA and the Engine Builder
The Environmental Protection Agency affects every aspect of our lives in one way or another. What we drive and how we enjoy our leisure activities are only part of its purview. The concern by many automotive industry insiders is that unchecked, unnecessary regulations will severely impact a strong economic sector.
COMP Cams XD-A Adjustable Pushrods
COMP Cams has introduced a game-changing method for accurately setting lash or pre-load while using non-adjustable-style rockers. The patent-pending XD-A Adjustable Pushrods incorporate a top section that slides two inches inside a wider bottom section, with one or two shims captured in-between.
COMP Cams FSL Series Camshafts for LS Engines
The COMP Cams FSL Series Camshafts for GM LS Engines claimed the 2017 SEMA Best New Street Performance Product Award and are the first in a new series of 50-state legal camshafts.
7 Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Teams Qualify at UTI/NASCAR Technical Institute
The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge’s fifth event of the season was held at the NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, NC. March 31st. A total of four schools from Georgia and Virginia fielding 11 teams competed.
Grand Prize Winners in Champion’s ‘Search for a Champion’ Contest Announced
Mason Ludwig, a 15-year-old rising star in Late Model class racing, and Jon Corral, a radio producer and hot rod restoration enthusiast, are the grand prize winners in the 2018 “Search for a Champion” sponsorship contest from Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ Champion brand.
Three Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Teams Qualify at Summit Piston Powered Autorama
The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow (HROT) Engine Challenge’s third event of the 2018 season was held at the Summit Piston Powered AutoRama in Cleveland on March 16 – 18. There eight teams from three states competed to qualify for the Dual National Championship held at the SEMA and PRI Show later this year.
Two Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Teams Punch Ticket to the Dual National Championship Playoffs
Two teams from the Los Angeles area have punched their ticket to the 2018 Dual National Championship Playoffs coming up in November and December at the SEMA Show and PRI show, respectively.
Four Teams Qualify for Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Dual National Championship
Twenty-five teams competed at the RP Expo, and four will advance to the Dual National Championship held later this year at the SEMA and PRI Shows.
Crower Cams Appoints Doug Evans President and CEO
Crower Cams has announced the appointment of Doug Evans to president and CEO. Evans has spent more than 30 years running media properties in the racing industry. He began his new role on March 1.
