Paul Conibear Joins E-ZOIL as Regional Sales Manager
E-ZOIL has announced the hiring of Paul Conibear as the company’s newest regional sales manager. Conibear will report to Bill Morgan, national sales manager for E-ZOIL and will cover the six states of New England along with Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Indiana and Illinois.
Lunati LS Voodoo Crankshafts Now in Stock-Stroke Configuration
Lunati has recently added stock-stroke Voodoo series crankshafts to its lineup of GM LS Gen III/IV cranks. These 3.622″-stroke crankshafts have a standard-length snout and come with the choice of 24- or 58-tooth reluctor wheels.
NHRA to Reveal Untold Stories During Breakfast at SEMA Show
This year’s NHRA Breakfast will feature “Untold Stories of the NHRA” from some of the most prominent and memorable names in drag racing who will share insider information from their time in the sport.
Honda Marine BF75, BF90 and BF100 Outboard Motors
Honda Marine has announced refreshed, mid-sized, outboard motor offerings. The Honda Marine BF75, BF90 and BF100 deliver a new sleek style, new rigging components and easier maintenance features.
Rockford Systems Inspires Students with Trip to FABTECH
In a continuing effort to foster student interest in manufacturing and engineering, Rockford Systems, LLC has announced it is sponsoring an educational visit for local high school students to FABTECH, North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event, scheduled for November 6-9, 2017, in Chicago.
E.R.I. Group Names Scholarship Winners
The E.R.I. Group has announced this year’s winners of the Richard Miller Education Award. The award to provide financial assistance and encouragement to individuals who wish to further their education or training, has been presented to applicants from E.R.I. member companies for the past 17 years.
The Other Machines in Your Shop
In the last couple of years we have discussed the various maintenance requirements for your big machines – surface grinders, crank grinders, cleaning machines, etc. Let’s not forget those other devices that play a pretty important part in your continued effort to build the best engines you and your employees can offer to your valued customers.
Hollywood & Highland to Host NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony
Officials of NHRA have announced that the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony will once again return to Hollywood’s Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland on Monday, Nov. 13.
NASCAR Cup’s 2018 Rules Package
After several seasons of reducing downforce and limiting horsepower, NASCAR’s 2018 rules package won’t take quite as big of a bite out of the aerodynamic platform currently employed by teams competing in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
Chip Ganassi Headlines PRI Grand Opening Breakfast
Motorsports legend Chip Ganassi, owner and CEO of Chip Ganassi Racing, will help kick off the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show by headlining the Grand Opening Breakfast on Thursday, December 7, 2017, in Indianapolis.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger For 2017 GM Trucks and SUVs
This system features a cast water crossover; similar to the one of the C7 Corvette. This design will simplify the intercooler hose routing. The water crossover is secured to the manifold, allowing the cooled 50/50 coolant mixture from the LTR to cool down the twin intercoolers housed inside the manifold.
MAHLE Motorsports Sprint Car 360ci Box-In-Box Pistons
MAHLE Motorsports now offers a Box-In-Box piston for the Sprint Car 360 series. The new 360ci Box-In-Box is similar in features to the company’s 410ci Box-In-Box. Both offer strength and durability for high output engines in a lightweight forged design that uses considerably less mass.
Core Sourcing Heads & Blocks
Cores are the heart and soul of the engine rebuilding business. If you don’t have a core, you don’t have an engine to rebuild. The challenge is getting the right cores that are in demand, and at a price that you and your customers can afford.
Solving Gasoline Direct Injection Issues: The facts and fictions of GDI
Gasoline Direct Injection or GDI has seen rapid adoption by the automotive industry over the last several years in lieu of multipoint fuel injection systems due to advantages in fuel efficiency and reduced emission levels.
American Powertrain Expands Distribution
American Powertrain, a large TREMEC dealer and manufacturer of muscle car transmission systems and related components, has announced that the company’s products are now available at Original Parts Group Inc.
Join PERA for a Webinar on Measuring Tools for Geometry and Surface Finish
In this webinar, Bob Dolder of Sunnen Products will cover: measuring tools for geometry and surface finish, tooling and the variety of different abrasives and how they affect honing engine blocks.
PERA Humidor Auction Raises Charity Awareness
Robert Melton, president of Melton Sales and Service in Columbus, NJ, was high bidder on a custom-built cigar humidor at the recent PERA 72nd annual Conference. The humidor, built by PERA Executive VP Joe Polich, was auctioned off to benefit the Breaking Barriers – Hope Is Alive foundation.
DEI Easy Loom Split Line Sleeving Master Kit
DEI has introduced the Easy Loom Split Line Sleeving Master Kit with everything you need in one convenient kit to add protective split line sleeving for an entire vehicle.
Machinist Jimmy Rivera Joins Get’M Garage
Veteran machinist and carburetor specialist Jimmy Rivera has joined the management team at GET’M Garage. In this role as general manager, Rivera will be responsible internally for the coordination and execution of production and new product development.
Arrington Performance Purchase
Mike Copeland, CEO of Diversified Creations, has purchased Virginia-based Arrington Performance. The more than 50-year-old company is in parts sales, engine assembly, and vehicle builds for Chrysler and Dodge HEMI-powered vehicles.
