High Performance Engine Oils
Now we have break-in oils, high-performance oils, hot rod oils, and turbo oils in addition to traditional racing oils, each developed to be very application specific. So how in the world is the average guy supposed to understand all this new complexity?
Motor State Distributing Adds Geddex Product Line
Geddex offers a variety of consumable automotive products to assist the racer in pre-race vehicle preparation. Geddex’s product line includes Dial-in, Wheels Up!, Burnout Guard and Nose GUARDian.
WD-40 Specialist Spray & Stay Gel Lubricant
To meet the needs of trade professionals with jobs requiring longer-lasting lubrication and corrosion protection that won’t run, drip or make a mess, WD-40 Company is launching the Spray & Stay Gel Lubricant to its WD-40 Specialist line of products.
Royal Purple Max EZ Synthetic Power Steering Fluid
With driving season just around the corner, Royal Purple offers ultimate protection for enthusiasts hitting the street, track and trail with Max EZ synthetic power steering fluid specialized for power steering systems in cars and trucks.
SOPUS Products Recalls Shell ROTELLA Ultra ELC 50/50 Pre-Diluted Antifreeze/Engine Coolant
SOPUS Products is requesting return of all batches of one gallon bottles and 55-gallon drums of Shell ROTELLA Ultra ELC 50/50 Pre-diluted Antifreeze/Engine Coolant and one batch (B2811293U063/30Sept15) of 55-gallon drums of Shell ROTELLA Ultra ELC Antifreeze/Coolant Concentrate currently in the marketplace because these products were undertreated with bitterant.
How Today’s Wake Surfing Craze Can Be Killing Marine Engines
According to some experts, wake surfing has become one of America’s hottest sports. For those of you who are actively involved in building engines for pavement or off-road racing, marine motors may seem to be either an obstacle or an opportunity – and you would be right in both cases.
The Daily Grind
Today, seats are made of a wide variety of materials, different combinations of various alloys, powdered metals and other super hard materials. This seat material is designed to prolong the ability of the valve seat to seal against the pounding of the valve head during engine operation. The variety of materials also means new and different abrasives are required for proper machining.
King Racing to Host Tech Seminar at PRI on Hard vs. Soft Race Bearings
King Engine Bearings will discuss the differences between bearings made of hard materials vs. soft materials and how to utilize the right material attributes for your performance engine build. The seminar will be held at the 2015 PRI Trade Show on Friday, December 11th from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm in Room 234.
Hylomar Creates US Subsidiary to Extend International Market
Hylomar, a widely used and respected manufacturer in the international automotive, aerospace and industrial aftermarkets, has created U.S. subsidiary Hylomar LLC to introduce Americans to its growing portfolio of high-quality aftermarket products.
Connecting Rods
They say an engine is only as reliable as its weakest link. The connecting rods that join the pistons with the crank can be a strong link or a weak link depending on the rods that are used.
Staying Power: Boosting Employee Retention Rates
The cold, hard facts make it abundantly clear: Companies, including automotive shops, need to change how they treat employees, not only if they want high retention rates, but simply if they want to succeed.
Bar’s Leaks Valve Seal Oil Consumption Repair
Bar’s Leaks has introduced a repair option for vehicles that burn up to one quart of oil per day. New professional-grade Bar’s Leaks Valve Seal Oil Consumption Repair restores valve seals that have shrunk, hardened or cracked due to age, high mileage or extended vehicle storage.
Motor Oil Issues
One of the challenges of building engines for a living is making sure that every engine you build has good oil pressure and suffers no lubrication-related issues once it goes out the door. Good oil pressure requires main and rod bearing clearances that are within your target specs for the application, a good oil pump and the “right” motor oil.
Machine Shop Market Profile
As we move through our 51st year of covering this industry, the staff of Engine Builder recognizes that old adage – the more things change, the more they stay the same. What’s changed about this industry is, well, pretty much everything. What’s stayed the same is the dedication and hardwork of the professionals who keep engines running and customers happy.
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.
CNG and Propane Engine Builds
Building engines for a living means building whatever a customer wants. With a growing market for alternative fuels you might find yourself building an engine for a customer who wants his engine to run on compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG) or propane (liquefied petroleum gas or LP).
AMSOIL Launches Expanded Antifreeze & Engine Coolant Product Line
AMSOIL has announced new Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze & Engine Coolant, now available in two formulations for passenger car/light truck and heavy-duty applications. They join reformulated AMSOIL Propylene Glycol Antifreeze & Coolant.
Parts Coatings
Whether it’s more horsepower, better throttle response, or better durability, everybody is looking for an edge when it comes to building a performance engine. Any of these can win races. So what kinds of tricks are winning engine builders using to get an edge over their competitors? Many are using highly specialized coatings.
Cleaning Engine Parts
Cleaning is a time consuming, expensive process for most rebuilders. According to Engine Builder’s most recent Machine Shop Market Profile, rebuilders say they spend more than 15 percent of their total production time in cleaning. Safer, less toxic methods continue to gain a foothold in today’s professional shops.
Prolong Extended Life Engine Treatment
To protect gas and diesel engines for up to 12,000 miles, Prolong Super Lubricants offers Extended Life Engine Treatment, created to address the two leading causes of engine wear: damaging friction and heat.
