Lubrication Specialties Inc. Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI) has announced its 20th anniversary. Founded in 1997 by Chris Gabrelcik, LSI began as an equipment chemical solutions provider for commercial and industrial accounts for major manufacturers.
AMSOIL Showcases New Products at SEMA
AMSOIL has launched 13 new products since SEMA 2016 and will be on display in the SEMA New Product Showcase and in the AMSOIL Booth #24859 located in Central Hall.
Eneos Racing Series Motor Oil for High-Performance and Track Use
JX Nippon Oil & Energy, creator of ENEOS, has announced a new product series that will debut at the 2017 SEMA Show. ENEOS RACING Series, featuring the product lines ENEOS RACING PRO and ENEOS RACING STREET are the company’s latest motor oils.
Assembly and Fastening Lubes: Don’t underestimate the importance of proper lubrication
This month let’s cover two different lube topics. I think we can help everyone better appreciate what goes into both of these lubes and how important they are to the success of your engine building operations.
Three Shell ROTELLA Engine Oils Meet Ford Diesel Engine Oil Specification
Ford Motor Company has approved three Shell ROTELLA heavy-duty engine oils that meet the API CK-4 specification for use in Ford diesel vehicles as they also meet a new Ford specification for their diesel vehicles.
Valve Lifter Basics and Beyond
Valve lifters play a key role in the valvetrain of pushrod engines. They go all the way back to the earliest days of the internal combustion engine. The earliest engines did not have pushrods or rocker arms. They were a “flathead” design with the valves in the block. The lifters (also called “tappets” because of the clattering noise they produced) rode on the cam lobes in the block and actuated the valves directly.
VP Racing Fuels New Line of Lubricants
VP Racing Fuels has brought its new line of lubricants to market. The new lubricants are being distributed via VP Regional Warehouses, VP Distributors and Performance Retailers such as Summit Racing Equipment, Motor-State Distributing and Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc.
Driven Racing Oil BR20 Break-In Oil
Formulated for engines requiring low viscosity oils, Driven Racing Oil BR20 Conventional 5W-20 Break-In Oil offers unmatched protection for internal components. BR20 promotes proper surface mating during the critical break-in process and chemically assists with piston ring sealing.
ELC or XLC: What Type of Coolant is Right for Your Application?
Which antifreeze should you use in your diesel engine? It seems just when you think that things are starting to settle down, something else changes.
Under Pressure: The Importance of Getting the Right Amount of Spring Pressure
If we were to sum up the role that the valve spring plays in regard to its function as part of the overall valve train with one word, that word would be control. Considering that it is the predominant part responsible for keeping all of the valve train components in constant contact with the camshaft lobe, it’s easy to see how important getting the correct amount of spring pressure can be.
Chevy 348 and 409 Strokers
Chevy strokers are pretty common. But how much do we hear about Chevy’s less produced engine, the 348/409 W motor? Surprisingly, they offer a pretty impressive number of options.
Champion Brands to Launch Modern Muscle Motor Oils
Champion Brands, LLC has announced the unveiling of a new line of motor oils specifically formulated to maximize the demands of today’s high performance street vehicles.
Permatex Industrial Strength Cleaner & Degreaser
Permatex has just launched a new and very powerful parts cleaner and degreaser that features an advanced biodegradable formulation. Permatex Industrial Strength Cleaner & Degreaser, P/N 12546, incorporates new innovative Carbon-Cutting Technology that completely removes tough carbon, oil, and grease without the need for petroleum solvents, abrasives, or acids.
Causes of Carbon Deposit Buildup in Diesel Engines and How to Prevent It
Carbon deposit buildup on diesel engine components such as piston heads, fuel injectors and intake valves is a bigger problem than it is for gasoline engines. Here’s what you can do to help stop it.
Permatex OPTIMUM Gasket Makers
Permatex has just launched its OPTIMUM Gasket Maker line, a new generation of high performance gasket makers formulated to take sealing performance and reliability to the next-level.
E-ZOIL Hand Cleaner and Shop Wipes
Hardy Hands from E-ZOIL is a new hand cleaner for engine builders that utilizes a high-performance formula with natural ingredients to quickly eliminate dirt and grime.
Gasket Maker, Flange Sealant Mistakes with Head Gaskets and More
Gasket makers and flange sealants are great time savers to have on hand in the shop and are extremely reliable. However, there are a few gasket application mistakes that even experienced pros sometimes make that can compromise a repair.
A Day in the Life of a NASCAR Engine
At the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup level, it’s no secret that the competition is fierce. Every little thing matters from the driver to pit stops to one of the most important aspects – the engine. Engine Builder recently got an inside look at engine development at Earnhardt Childress Racing (ECR) from Andrew Randolph, ECR’s technical director.
Twin-Turbo Ford 3.6L EcoBoost V6 Engine
Doug Yates and Roush Yates Engines had seven months to produce this twin-turbo Ford EcoBoost V6 to power the Ford GT fleet that will defend the 24 Hours of Le Mans title.
Hot Shot’s Secret Diesel Extreme Fuel Additive
Diesel owners are turning to Hot Shot’s Secret Diesel Extreme to restore a truck’s original power. With one dose, Diesel Extreme cleans out fuel tanks, lines and injectors, removes moisture, boosts cetane, lubricates the fuel pump and injectors, neutralizes acid and restores fuel economy and power back to the vehicle’s original performance.
