Darian Grubb, Crew Chief for Carl Edwards, Wins MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award at Kentucky Speedway
Darian Grubb, crew chief for Carl Edwards and the No. 19 Xfinity/Minions Toyota Camry, received the MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Race” Award after helping Edwards post his second top-five finish of 2015 in Saturday night’s Quaker State 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Kentucky Speedway.
AMSOIL European Car Formula 0W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil
AMSOIL INC. has expanded its European Car Formula line to include AMSOIL European Car Formula 0W-40 Full-SAPS Synthetic Motor Oil. This full-SAPS 0W-40 viscosity for European applications is engineered to deliver maximum protection and performance while improving fuel economy.
5 Surprising Strategies to Increase Business Productivity and Profitability
Maximizing both productivity and profitability in a business often takes out-of-the box thinking. But, don’t stop there! It’s also wise to go a step further and think “against the grain;” to look at issues and approaches through a different “lens” and from a different angle.
Losing a National Treasure – True Craftsmanship
No, this isn’t an adventure story about great works of art or even our national monuments – it’s even more dramatic. I’m referring to the GREAT ones: the machinists we all know who have been around far longer than these fancy new CNC machines. I’m talking about the true craftsmen that built this industry long before many of you were born.
Design Engineering, Inc. Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary
Design Engineering, Inc. has announced the company’s 20th anniversary. Formed in 1995 by Dale and Nancy Markley, the company continues to expand and thrive under the leadership of their son, David Markley.
Paul Menard Crew Chief Justin Alexander Wins Third MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award
Justin Alexander, rookie crew chief for Paul Menard and the No. 27 Moen/Menards Chevrolet SS, received his third MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Race” Award of 2015 after the 27 car improved by nine positions to finish eighth in Sunday’s rain-shortened Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway.
Diesel Oils Will Soon Be Changing
With May’s Engine Builder focusing on performance diesel engine technology, it’s the perfect time to alert you of two new diesel engine oil performance categories that will appear on the market in 2017. These new categories are the direct result of our federal government asking diesel engine builders and truck manufacturers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Ford Using Computer-Printed Parts On and Off the Track
When Ford’s EcoBoost-powered race car hits the track at the Belle Isle Grand Prix this weekend it will be using engine parts made by a computer printer. Using 3D printing, parts such as the intake manifold on the Ford EcoBoost race engine used in the Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates Daytona Prototype car are now created on a printer.
How to Hot Rod a Fairmont
Once you’ve taken the time to wrap your brain around the terms “Fairmont” and “Hot Rod” in the same headline, you should read a little further. You’ll discover this story is not about a Ford Fairmont sedan, but rather a Fairmont Railroad Motorcar – the one built in Fairmont, MN.
Magnum Gaskets Announces ‘Huge’ Expansion, Becomes Full-Line Gasket Source
Magnum Gaskets by Modern Silicone Technologies (MSI) has announced a major expansion in its product line, adding more than 10 times its original coverage. The company is now offering a full-line of aftermarket gasket sets for cars and light trucks from 1955 to 2014.
Hemi Legend Tom Hoover Passes Away at 85
The man credited as the “Father of the Hemi,” who also helped develop the Max Wedge, the 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda, and the 1978 Dodge Li’l Red Express truck, has died. Tom Hoover, who joined Chrysler in 1955, passed away on April 30 after a long illness. He was 85.
Why Diesels Have Become ‘Greener’ and How You Can Benefit
For several years now, clean air and better fuel economy have been the primary focus of the transportation industry. Back in the 1970s, the clean air agenda came into full swing and it literally crippled performance as well as reliability. At that time, the diesel industry wasn’t being regulated by any of these emissions standards, but changes were on the horizon.
What Does Ethanol Mean To Your Shop?
Although ethanol alcohol is mostly made from corn, it seems to be a real hot potato! Almost all pump gasoline today contains 10 percent ethanol (E10) because the Renewable Fuels Standard Act requires it. The reasons why are partially practical, partially political and partially economic.
Timing Is Everything When Considering Selling Your Business
The automotive aftermarket is viewed by many, both within and outside the industry, as a healthy, vibrant, vital growth industry. Qualified serious buyers consider auto-related businesses as more recession-proof and less stressful than restaurants and other popular categories of businesses for sale. I have conversations with potential sellers of automotive businesses every day and, over the
Drag Racer Carly Jo Ellingson Wins 2015 ‘Search for a Champion’ Contest
Carly Jo Ellingson has won dozens of races during her comparatively brief drag racing career, but her latest victory tops them all. The 20-year-old Rapid City, S.D., native is the winner of the $50,000 grand prize racing sponsorship in the Champion Spark Plug brand’s annual “Search for a Champion” contest.
Turning Over Industrial Engine Business
Engine builders today are diversifying their businesses in order to maintain a healthy, steady stream of business and cash flow. One such area of opportunity lies within the industrial engine market. Industrial engines are a broad category that essentially covers any off road engine. Read how your shop can get in on the action.
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.
Lingenfelter Performance Engineering Forged LSA Piston and Ring Set
Lingenfelter Performance Engineering announces the release of its forged 4.070-inch LSA piston and ring set for GM LSA, LS3 and LS9 engine blocks. Designed to work in combination with the wide variety of supercharger pulleys and supercharger upgrades available from Lingenfelter for the LSA engine.
Rebuilding Tips on the ISX
Each newer version of the Cummins ISX 15 engine gets more fuel-efficient as the technology keeps advancing. Cummins has stated that the newest ISX 15 delivers more horsepower than older ISX engine models, ranging from 400-600 hp with 2050 lb.-ft. of peak torque. So what do diesel engine builders need to remember when working on the ISX?
NASCAR Mandates MOOG Products for NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Competitors
Beginning in 2015, all NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competitors will be required to use MOOG Steering and Suspension parts in their cars, specifically MOOG ball joints and tie rod ends. This addition to the NASCAR rulebook reflects heightened awareness among team owners, crew chiefs and drivers of the critical safety and performance benefits of MOOG “Problem Solver” components.
