Sealing Combustion Pressure: The Many Functions of Diesel Gaskets
To keep a diesel engine together, the most critical sealing component is the cylinder head gasket. The explosive force of the diesel’s cylinders cause engine vibration and cylinder head shift. Under high boost conditions (usually around 40 psi), the cylinder head will literally try to lift from the cylinder block.
Tempering Horsepower Heat: Keeping Your Cool with Heat-Handling Accessories
Engines produce lots of heat, and the more horsepower they make the more heat they generate. Only about 35 to 40 percent of the heat energy released during combustion in a gasoline engine performs useful work by creating pressure that pushes the pistons down their bores. Diesels are a little better at 40 to 45 percent efficiency thanks to a higher compression ratio and reduced pumping losses (no throttle restriction). Even so, all internal combustion engines waste more heat than they put to good use.
Shop Solutions – May 2017 Edition
I call this my “Easy Riser” for Harley cylinders. It is a 2.5L GM block that I have bored to two different sizes to accommodate different cylinder bottom sizes. I use bolts installed into head bolt locations to prevent rotation of the cylinders. I only hone cylinders on this, boring is still done on parallels. This is way easier than horizontal honing on a Sunnen rod hone with a cylinder hone adapter.
Superchargers Online LSA Performance Inlet
Superchargers Online, a distributor of superchargers and superchargers parts, has announced its new LSA Performance Inlet. Built using brand new EATON factory parts, this performance inlet is a direct bolt-on upgrade for the Chevrolet Camaro ZL-1 and Cadillac CTS-V.
Robert Yates Named a NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee for Class of 2018
Congratulations is in order for Robert Yates as he was named an inductee to the class of 2018 NASCAR Hall of Fame. Building engines and cars has been in Robert’s blood since the beginning. His legacy reads like the American Dream.
Race Winning Brands Acquires Diamond Pistons and Trend Performance
Race Winning Brands, Inc., a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC has acquired Diamond Pistons of Clinton, MI and Trend Performance of Warren, MI. The transaction was announced April 4.
Edelbrock Universal EFI Sump Fuel Kits
Edelbrock Universal Sump Fuel Kits are designed to provide the necessary high fuel pressure required for EFI applications in vehicles equipped with an existing low pressure carbureted fuel system. They are a complete self-contained system.
Aeromotive Celebrates 23rd Anniversary with Open House, Car Show and Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Qualifier
The event was attended by a number of state and city dignitaries, local automotive enthusiasts, area businesses, car clubs and media at the company’s headquarters in Lenexa, KS.
Mr. Gasket Header Gaskets
Holley/MSD has announced the release of a complete line of Mr. Gasket header gaskets for everything from daily drivers to all-out race cars and everything in between.
Air Flow Research Announces Steve Arent as National Sales Manager
Air Flow Research – AFR has announced Steve Arent has joined AFR as National Sales Manager and its newest team member. Steve brings over 20 years of experience in the aftermarket high performance industry and is known for his strong customer service skills and hands on approach.
Chicago Pneumatic Announces New Website
Chicago Pneumatic has launched a new website to make it easier for customers to find the right tool for the job within its extensive portfolio of power tools, construction tools and compressors.
DEI and City of Avon Lake Co-Host 2nd Annual Cruise-In
DEI is passionate about performance cars, trucks and racing. Last year, the company hosted its first cruise-in to such success that the City of Avon Lake, Ohio took notice and asked to join in for this year’s event.
Hot Rodders Double Header Event Nets Seven New Qualifying Teams
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge held two qualifying events over this past weekend on May 6. On the West coast at the Edelbrock Car Show, 16 teams competed. Back in the Midwest in Champaign, IL at the Parkland College Car Show, nine teams competed.
COMP Performance Group Appoints Douglas and Feeney to Executive Leadership Roles
Effective May 1, 2017, COMP Performance Group announced Chris Douglas will assume the role of COO, and Kevin Feeney will assume the newly created position of chief product officer.
FAQ About CNC – Can It Do What the Modern Machine Shop Needs?
To find out what kind of questions would-be buyers of CNC shop equipment typically ask when looking at CNC equipment, we interviewed the people who make such equipment as well as some shop owners who have bought CNC equipment.
Love It or Hate It, Workers Comp is Needed…and Better Than the Old Days
Workers Compensation is a government mandated benefit for employees who suffer a work-related injury or illness. Say what you want about government-mandated anything, according to people in the know about such things, the system in place today is much better than the way things used to be!
Garage Gurus to Host Head Gasket Replacement Tips Event on Facebook Live
Garage Gurus will host its first Facebook Live event on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 8 p.m. EDT/5 p.m. PDT. Guru Tim Habel, a certified master technician, will host the event, featuring instruction on Fel-Pro head gasket replacement for an LS engine.
Immovable Objects & Irresistible Force
Today’s tractor pulling might hardly be recognizable to farmers of yesteryear, but the premise is the same. Who can do the most work with the biggest tractor in the shortest amount of time. But really, can what these guys do with the monster machines they create really be called work?
Worried About Shop Safety? OSHA Tells Why It Matters
Employers are required to provide their workers with a workplace free of serious hazards. Employers must also follow OSHA safety and health standards and they have a duty to find and fix safety and health problems.
What To Do When (And Before) OSHA Comes Knocking
Whether you have, haven’t or think you never will cross an OSHA inspection, you don’t want to run your shop in a manner that will get you fined, in trouble, and could cause your employees an accident due to an unsafe working environment.
