Deciphering The Differences In The Chevy 2.2L Engine
Since its birth in 1990, when the old Chevy 2.0L engine was upgradedwith a stroke increased from 3.15? to 3.46?, the 2.2L powerplant hasbeen upgraded several times: the block has been revised four times andthe head has been changed three times (it was discontinued after 2003, replaced by the 2.2 L Ecotec). Let’s start in
MAHLE Clevite Releases New Victor Reinz European Gasket Catalog with Expanded Import Coverage
The new European-specific catalog contains over 1,000 light vehicle gasket part numbers that fit over 76,000 applications. The catalog also includes specially designed gaskets for Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen and BMW, featuring the Victor Reinz patented "Wave-Stopper" technology. “Our new gasket catalog contains the largest selection of import MLS gaskets in the industry,” said Duane Bethke,
Tips for Hotter Street & Strip Performance
Long’s HO Enterprises Performance Auto (www.hoenterprisesclassics.com) in Birnamwood, WI, sells hot rod parts, but his once traditional view on performance is changing as he sees his sons working on late-model imported cars with port fuel injection and “coffee can” exhausts. “Yeah, I think it’s all electronics now, but at least they’re car guys” Long points
Cometic Hosts Stunt Team and NASCAR Driver at Reception
Cometic Gasket, Inc., in Concord, Ohio, recently held a reception to showcase the new expansion of their home office due to the acquisitions of Delkron and Advanced Sleeve. Cometic Gasket, Inc. has grown into a leading worldwide supplier of custom and short-run gaskets for the motorsports industry, including ATV, drag race, domestic automotive, Harley-Davidson, MX/dirt,
Quarter Mile Foundation To Raffle Mondello ‘Vintage Rat’ Engine for PROJECT 1320
“Mary and I discussed the Project 1320 Raffle Engine and with Joe’s crew at the Mondello Technical Center,” said Hrudka. “Everyone at the Technical Center is fully committed to completing the engine well in advance of the drawing. Mary told me, ‘Joe would want this engine finished. It will be a wonderful tribute and a
MAHLE Clevite Adds Clevite Engine Bearings to Light Vehicle Electronic Catalog
MAHLEClevite Inc. has added Clevite engine bearings (1990 and newerapplications) to its light vehicle electronic catalog offered throughthe company’s "Launchpad" portal of eCatalogs. The addition of 1990 andnewer engine bearings completes the eCatalog’s light vehicle productoffering, which also includes pistons, piston rings, filters,turbochargers and gaskets (also 1990 and newer). “We’re excited about the addition of
Media and Solutions For Cleaning Engine Parts
One essential aspect of engine building and rebuilding that cannot be avoided is the need for cleaning. Used engine parts have to be cleaned before they can be inspected. Parts that will be reused also have to be cleaned to remove dirt, grease, oil, carbon, rust, scale and other gunk that could contaminate a newly
Rattle Noise From Primary Chain Drive on Ford 4.0L SOHC Engine
The 4.0L SOHC engine is one of Ford’s Cologne V6 engines, a line of 60º, cast iron block, V6 engines produced continuously by Ford in Cologne, Germany since 1968. It uses a jackshaft in place of a camshaft to drive a timing chain to each cylinder head. The patented "Offset Y-drive" uses three timing chains,
Rebuilding the Chevy 3.4L/3.5L Engine
(Download the illustrated pdf here) We’re going to take a look at two of these engines, including both versions of the latest 3.4L that was used in the Chevy Equinox (and Pontiac Torrent) and the original 3.5L that was installed in several ’04-’07 Chevy cars and crossovers. And, we’ll give you an overview of what
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: March 2011
Inspection: Vacuum Check That Engine With the advent of foreign castings, some less than stellar, it is important to be more critical than before during inspection. I have a large vacuum pump that I use to vacuum check every engine’s water jacket before it leaves my shop. My pump pulls around 22 inches of vacuum.
Federal-Mogul Named Supplier of the Year by Parts Warehouse Inc.
Federal-Mogul was recently was named Supplier of the Year by Parts Warehouse Inc. (PWI), one of the nation’s 10 largest distributors of replacement automotive components. Based in Little Rock, AR, PWI operates 165 wholly owned Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts stores in eight states and services approximately 350 independent jobbers. The company offers a full
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: February 2011
Making the Most of Every Job Quote Often times when my people are quoting a job, I will ask if the customer wanted gaskets, to which the reply is typically, “uh, I don’t know.” That’s just a lost sale every time the phone hangs up if you ask me – it’s only selling part of
MAHLE Clevite Inc. Partners with National Association of Diesel Motorsports
As a sponsor, the Victor Reinz logo will display on official NADM staff uniforms, on banners and flags at all NADM events, as well as on every NADM national ad appearing in industry publications. Additionally, Victor Reinz literature and brochures will display at the NADM registration trailer at NADM events. Victor Reinz product information, logos
High Performance Diesel Market Includes?Growing Number of Parts
In many cases, the diesel engine is taking over the hot rod world. Instead of a small block or big block Chevy in the classic cruiser, people are looking at the Duramax diesel. The same goes for the Ford engines being replaced by the Powerstroke and the Dodge being substituted with the Cummins. The desire
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: January 2011
Keeping Gaskets In Their Place Can’t get a hard to reach gasket to stay in place even using various types of sealers? Try this trick that worked for me. Simply tie the gasket in place with sewing thread through available bolt holes/studs and/or any area that can be used for a temporary tie off. Once the gasket has
Boring and Honing Tips and Tricks
One of the goals of boring and honing cylinders is to size the bores to a specific dimension. If an engine is being remanufactured to meet specific criteria, that usually means boring and honing to achieve a standard oversize (.010?, .020? or .030?). The oversize will depend on the thickness of the casting, how much
Updating The Late Model Hemi
At the time of our build a new 6.1L was around $1,000 from Mopar. This is definitely reasonably priced but we really planned to stick to a budget and did not know what we would be up against. One thing that really threw a wrench into things was – just for giggles – we entered
Classic Muscle: Kammer & Kammer Make Mopar Magic
Most of the time, amateur racers are customers at the nationally known Kammer & Kammer Mopar High Performance Shop in Dayton, OH. Kammer says his business consists of about 65 percent racing and 35 percent street performance, and the most important thing he provides is a good relationship between himself and his customer. “When I
Nailing Down The Buick Nailhead
Likethe Small Block Chevy, the Rocket 88 Olds, the Ford Flathead and the ChryslerHemi, the Buick Nailhead engine is one of those that has the immortal smell ofhistory all over it. Yet,unlike its more familiar brothers, cousins and even competitors, the Nailheadhas an aura of mystery about it as well. TheNailhead had a
Build Your Own Competition-Worthy 600 HP Engine
Last month, we introduced you to the UMP Modified racing engine being built by the engine experts at Earnhardt Childress Racing in Welcome, NC. The engine – a 600 hp, 411 cid plant built for UMP Dirtcar Modifed competition – will be awarded to the winner of the Sunnen Rev It UP Raffle at the