Sniper EFI 2300 Two-Barrel Self-Tuning Kits
Holley/MSD has announced that Sniper EFI 2300 2-Barrel Self Tuning Kits are now available in three distinct finishes – shiny, classic gold, and black ceramic. They’re bolt-on carburetor replacements designed specifically for vehicles that came standard with a 2300 2BBL Holley carburetor.
How A Stroker Crankshaft Affects Piston Speed and Inertia.
An intense look at mean piston speed, inertia, and controlling the massive, destructive forces at work inside your engine. Engine builders have long calculated the mean piston speed of their engines to help identify a possible power loss and risky RPM limits.
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.
Motovicity Adds Nitrous Express to Line Card
Motovicity Distribution has launched another premium brand onto their line card – Nitrous Express. The continuously innovative nitrous oxide company utilizes unparalleled technology that allows them to make accurate, dyno-proven horsepower claims.
Aeromotive Fuels Ringbrothers Custom Performance Vehicle Builds
Aeromotive has been chosen by Ringbrothers as the fuel tank and pump of choice for the majority of the company’s future custom vehicle builds. The exception will be vehicles that are OE projects that need to remain stock.
Edelbrock’s 2018 Performance Catalog
Edelbrock LLC has announced the release of its 2018 Automotive Performance Catalog. Edelbrock’s 2018 Automotive Performance Catalog can be ordered free of charge from its website.
IPD Names New President
Industrial Parts Depot, an aftermarket provider of engine components for heavy-duty diesel and natural gas powered engines, has named Michael J. Badar as IPD’s new president.
Aeromotive Phantom Returnless EFI Fuel Pump
Aeromotive has announced its new, high performance Phantom Returnless EFI fuel pump and baffle system. The Phantom Returnless has a built in by-pass valve set for 58-PSI of line pressure, eliminating the need for an external regulator and return line from the engine.
13th Annual Edelbrock Car Show
On Saturday, May 5, 2018, over 400 cars will fill the streets around Edelbrock’s Distribution Center for the 13th Annual Edelbrock Car Show. Automotive enthusiasts are invited to come out and enjoy a day of hot rods, great food and live entertainment.
How Will the New Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Impact Your Business?
The late-2017 tax overhaul known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is the most sweeping change to the federal tax code in at least 30 years. It calls for lowering individual and corporate tax rates, repealing many tax credits and deductions, enhancing the child tax credit, boosting business write-offs, and more. The law
Alpha Precision Group Acquires Mercury Manufacturing Company
Alpha Precision Group has announced its acquisition of Mercury Manufacturing Company headquartered in Wyandotte, Michigan. With this combination, Alpha Precision Group enhances its presence in the Emission Control, Variable Valve Timing and Variable Cam Timing segments while gaining access to new markets.
Patterson Elite Adds Former Astronaut Trainer to Leadership Team
Patterson Elite Performance has announced the addition of Valori “VeeJay” Booth as a new member to the leadership team at their performance racing engine shop in Kansas.
Holley EFI Announces 7 Second Club For NMCA Factory Super Car Drivers
Holley has announced big news for NMCA Factory Super Car drivers, who now have more to race for than ever. The first racer to crack the magical seven-second barrier will receive $5,000 from Holley EFI, and the next four will be awarded $1,000 Holley product certificates.
Motovicity Appoints New Head of Marketing
With over a decade in marketing, a majority of that being in the automotive and agency realms, Curtis Schabath specializes in digital strategy, experiential promotions and content creation. He is Motovicity’s new marketing manager.
Elgin Industries Named John Deere ‘Partner-Level Supplier’ for Sixth Straight Year
One year after Elgin Industries’ induction into the John Deere Supplier Hall of Fame, the company has continued its streak of excellence, earning recognition as a “Partner-Level Supplier” in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program for the sixth consecutive year.
Cleveland Speedway in Cleveland, TN for Sale
Cleveland Speedway opened its doors in 1954. The facility was owned and operated by legendary driver and inaugural NASCAR World 600 winner Joe Lee Johnson for much of its history. The property spans 23.8 acres and features a 1/3 mile clay oval.
What Makes a Racing Piston?
That clearly is an open-ended question because the answer will single out the uber-sophisticated pistons designed for Formula 1 and World Endurance Challenge (WEC), yet to be completely literal the response must acknowledge hand-modified cast factory pistons used in Hobby Stock racing at the local dirt track.
PurePower Technologies Appoints Greg Butler as Executive VP, Operations
PurePower Technologies, a leader in engineering and remanufacturing of diesel fuel injectors and turbochargers for OEMs and the aftermarket, has appointed Greg Butler as executive vice president of operations.
When Do You Blow the Whistle?
When do you cover for the prior mechanic or engine guy? When do you have to tell the customer the truth to justify the correction and parts? There have been times I have done it each way. And for a couple, I regret my decisions.
Cast and Forged Performance Pistons
If we consider the extreme environment of combustion pressures and high temperatures that regular cast replacement pistons operate in, it’s quickly apparent that when these values are increased it necessitates using a much more efficient component able to withstand these elevated levels.
