Forrest Lucas To Be Guest Speaker at Hot Rod Show Education & Training Day
Attendees are invited to come to the Lucas Oil Plaza during the lunch period from 11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. to hear Lucas’ welcome speech and have the chance to win manufacturer gift certificates. Manufacturer gift certificate raffles will take place throughout the day on Thursday, with the second of these raffles taking place during lunch
Booth Visits Remind Us Why We
There’s something to be said for stability and as we come to the last issue of 2011, I’d like to thank all of our long-time readers and advertisers for their continued support of Engine Builder magazine. Since we can’t physically come to each of your shops to do it, I’m instead sending out a virtual
2011 LS Engine Parts Buyers Guide
This directory is composed of companies who told us they supply various parts for the LS?engine. You’ll want to check with them for their latest offerings. This isn’t an exhaustive list – only companies who responded to our survey (or our advertisers) were included. For more company contact information, visit our exclusive online resource,
Gunk and Liquid Wrench Brands Give Away 1968 Chevelle SS
Page entered the giveaway in August, when the 2011 Serious Solutions Tour was visiting the 10th Annual Quick Fuel Technology NMCA Muscle Car Nationals in Bowling Green,Ky. He was selected randomly from more than 50,000 entrants. The Chevelle traveled with the Serious Solutions Tour, showcasing its newly restored body and engine, courtesy of GUNK
The Greatest Show(s) On Earth
Every time, it seems, one way or another, the announcer always managed to get in those lines. I always wondered which was the “Greatest Show” and which was only the “Second Greatest Show” on Earth. Well the year is rapidly coming to an end, but before it’s gone, we’ll have made our decisions about which
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Champions to Earn Trip to NASCAR Acceleration Weekend
Six Divisional winners and four wildcard teams will compete at the "Showdown at SEMA", sponsored by Edelbrock, and held Nov. 1 – 4 in the grand lobby of the SEMA Show. The top-10 high school auto tech teams who advanced via regional competitions across the country will compete head-to-head for the best average time as
Ed Iskenderian To Receive 2012 Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award
Throughout his career, Iskenderian used the latest technology todevelop his camshafts. Isky Racing Cams lists him as the first personin the industry to employ computers in camshaft design. This helped himto develop performance and economy camshafts and components for racersand stock/street enthusiasts. “Ed Iskenderian is the true ‘Camfather.’ I am very pleased that Ed will
Five Proven Strategies to Grow Your Facebook Fan Base
According to a Hubspot study from 4,000 businesses with a Facebookpage, fan count does matter. Businesses with 501 – 1,000 fans had 3.5times more traffic than those with one to 25 fans. Businesses with morethan 1,000 Facebook fans had 22 times more traffic. Strategy #1: Link Your Business Page to Your Personal Profile. Our personal
Cary Redman Joins Edelbrock’s Midwestern Sales Team
Redman will be a direct sales employee of Edelbrock and will be managing the Midwestern sales team. Redman has more than 12 years of industry experience most recently as a national sales manager for Mr. Gasket (Prestolite Performance) and as a territory and key account manager for Holley Performance Products from 1999-2003. Redman earned a
2011 Stroker Engine Guide: Unlocking LS Stroker Engine Potential
Modifying the LS for more power is as easy as falling off a log, to apoint, then some tough issues arise, especially if you are building ahigh-rpm race engine. But until you reach that point, the LS respondsnicely to boring and stroking, improved cylinder head flow and theyrespond especially well to power adders. The only
Demon Carburetion and BG Fuel Systems to be Resurrected
This new business will be run by a fresh team of race and performance enthusiasts that is committed to bringing you high quality products and exceptional customer service, according to a recent statement. Stay tuned for more information regarding availability and look for the re-launch of the Barry Grant brands at SEMA later this fall.
Collector Car Appreciation Day Is Today
Today is Collector Car Appreciation Day. As part of this special day, auto enthusiasts, car collectors and many automotive industry companies will be hosting and attending hundreds of events around the country through the weekend. Some of the events across the country include: • Car Shows • Cruise Nights • Racing Events
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
Unlocking LS Stroker Engine Potential
Editor’s Note: Our March 2013 Issue will feature the 6th Annual Engine Builder Stroker Guide with a detailed listing, broken down by engine, of the components and part numbers currently available. Be sure to stay tuned! Modifying the LS for more power is as easy as falling off a log, to a point, then some
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow To Make Debut at GM Nationals in Carlisle
In conjunction with the 2011 Carlisle GM Nationals, the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow engine building competition will take place at the fairgrounds, making Carlisle one of six regional qualifying locations. Regional winners plus two non-winning top time “wild cards” will advance to compete in the championships, November 1-4 at the SEMA show in Las Vegas.
Edelbrock to Host Rev’ved Up 4 Kids Charity Car Show
On Sunday May 1st, Edelbrock will host the Rev’ved Up 4 Kids Car Show located at "Vic’s Garage" in Torrance, CA. Participants are invited to come out and enjoy a day of hot rods, great food, live entertainment and all around good fun. This charity fundraising event benefits The Center For Learning Unlimited, a private
Is Equipment Leasing Catching On In The Industry?
Manufacturers and distribution groups sell their wares to automotive shop owners who need to upgrade equipment or add services. The owner typically pays cash, goes to his bank for a loan or, in some cases, leases the equipment or software. Basically, the buyer is motivated to make a capital improvement because it will make him
OTC Awards $202,000 in Scholarships to Finalists of Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge
Ohio Technical College (OTC) awarded $202,000 in scholarships to highschool students on the top six teams competing in the Hot Rodders ofTomorrow Engine Challenge National Championship held at the 2010 SEMAShow earlier this month. The finalists can redeem the scholarships at OTC, where students learna wide array of technician skills in automotive, collision repair,high-performance
APRA, ATRA to Hold Joint Expositions in Las Vegas in 2011
ATRA’s Executive Director, Dennis Madden, stated, “We are pleased that we were able to co-locate our exposition once again at the same time as the International Big R Show, which for the last eight years has been held in Las Vegas just prior to Industry Week featuring the AAPEX and SEMA Shows. Our experience with
Ohio Technical College Announces The Edelbrock Academy
Ohio Technical College (OTC), a leading automotive training school, recently announced a new partnership with Edelbrock, LLC to create the Edelbrock Academy, a program designed to give students a solid foundation in the building and tuning of American muscle cars and performance vehicles. The Edelbrock Academy at Ohio Technical College will provide students with