Racing Rod Options
Choosing a set of connecting rods is one of the critical steps in a performance engine build. The rods have to be strong enough to handle the anticipated speeds and loads, but also affordable for customers who have a limited budget.
SAM and Lingenfelter Create $10,000 COPO Shootout at 2016 Holley LS Fest
In 2016, Holley’s 7th annual LS Fest will descend on historic Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Kentucky for a weekend of GM LS-powered drag racing, drifting, autocross, and more. This year, the drag racing portion of the event will get a shot in the arm thanks to the School of Automotive Machinists and Lingenfelter Performance Engineering.
Elgin Receives John Deere’s Highest Supplier Rating For Fourth Straight Year
Elgin Industries has been recognized as a John Deere “Partner-Level Supplier” – Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating – for the fourth consecutive year. Elgin achieved this distinction based on excellence in several key performance categories for suppliers.
Stewart-Haas Racing and Ford Performance to Team Up Starting in 2017 NASCAR Season
Ford Performance has announced Stewart-Haas Racing will switch to Ford as its auto manufacturer partner starting with the 2017 NASCAR season. The multiyear agreement means that, beginning with Daytona Speedweeks in February 2017, the four-car Stewart-Haas Racing team will race the Ford Fusion with Ford engines prepared by Roush Yates Engines.
Solvent Kleene D-Zolve 339
D-Zolve 339 from Solvent Kleene, Inc. is an industrial grade carbon dissolver that removes carbon and burnt on oil deposits produced by engine combustion. Parts can either be placed in an immersion tank at room temperature, or it can be applied to a surface via spray.
Final-Round Voting Now Open in $200,000 2016 ‘Search for a Champion’ Contest
Voting is now open at www.AlwaysAChampion.com for the final round of the 2016 “Search for a Champion” racing sponsorship contest, which will award a record $200,000 in sponsorships and related prizes to grassroots drivers across North America.
Champion Racing Oil to Sponsor the 2016 Great Race
Champion, an annual corporate sponsor of the Great Race, is participating again this year with a team of drivers in a classic car competitive rally that races from San Rafael, California to Moline, Illinois. The winner of Great Racereceives $50,000 and total prize money for the event is $150,000.
Gear Motions Names New Vice President of Buffalo Operations
Gear Motions, a precision gear manufacturer, has named Paul Andruszko vice president of its Buffalo, New York, operations, which includes its Oliver/Pro-Gear and Niagara Gear divisions.
CRP Industries’ Daniel N. Schildge, Elected to Import Vehicle Community Executive Leadership Council
Daniel N. Schildge, CEO of CRP Industries Inc., parent company of CRP Automotive, has been elected to the Import Vehicle Community Executive Leadership Council. The Import Vehicle Community was formerly known as Auto International Association. Mr. Schildge will play an active role in helping to develop and grow the organization to better serve the Import Vehicle community.
11th Annual Edelbrock Car Show
Edelbrock has announced its 11th Annual Car Show, which will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016. On Friday, May 13, 2016, Edelbrock will once again be opening the doors of its corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility to the public for free shop tours. Participants will get the opportunity to take a guided tour of Edelbrock’s Research & Development, Manufacturing and Quality Control departments.
Holley Weiand Oil Pan Kits
Holley has announced the release of new Weiand oil pan kits. Weiand’s fabricated oil pan kits feature an all-aluminum construction to keep excess weight off of the nose of your car.
Old Cars Never Die – Not If I Can Help It
I have not worked on everyday, common engines for years. Everyone who comes into my shop is a hobby-level special car enthusiast. I build all types of performance American brand engines. A huge part of my business has become building and rebuilding engines for classic cars, which it turns out, there is an adequate market for engine builders.
Growing Your Perfect Customer
The most powerful advertising tool you have is existing customers talking about your business to others. When THEY tell YOUR story, it can be a powerful motivational tool.
Chicago Pneumatic Ratchet Series
Chicago Pneumatic has launched a new series of compact and ergonomic ratchets for the vehicle service industry that delivers exceptional power, durability and user comfort in a large variety of workshop applications.
AMSOIL Reformulates European Car Formula 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil
AMSOIL European Car Formula 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil has been reformulated to further meet the lubrication needs of modern European gasoline and diesel cars and light trucks.
A Peek at the Small Bore Diesel Market
If I’ve learned one thing above all else since writing for this industry, it’s that there are always new opportunities. The trouble sometimes is just finding where those opportunities lie. One of these opportunities recently brought to my attention can be found in the small bore diesel market.
PERA to Host Variable Valve Timing Webinar in February
Steve Burke will be speaking about Schaeffler’s variable cam timing products that are custom designed for automotive OEM vehicle engines. More specifically, he will share some of his experience on the design and development that went into the VCT system found on the Ford 5.4L-3V V8 engine.
Fastener Intricacies
At first blush, using fasteners properly seems like a straightforward task: tighten them to spec and all is well. But in reality, there are many nuances in the selection and application of fasteners that can make the difference between a well-built engine and a candidate for self-destruction.
Spick-and-Span
As engine technology continues to evolve, so have the cleaning processes for removing dirt, grease, oil, hard carbon deposits, rust, scale, corrosion and discoloration from engine castings and components. Several factors make cleaning more challenging today.
Holley Tall LS Valve Covers
Holley’s tall LS valve covers are the latest addition to its extensive line of LS engine components that are designed to add a custom touch to your engine bay. In addition to dressing up your engine bay, these valve covers were designed to add an additional 0.54” of internal clearance over factory height valve covers.
