Walbro Appoints Tony Brancato Vice President of its Aftermarket Division
Walbro LLC, a carburetor manufacturer and supplier of fuel injection, ignition, and fuel systems components, has announced the appointment of Tony Brancato as Vice President of its Aftermarket division. Brancato joins Walbro with more than 30 years of experience.
PRI Machinery Row Recalls 50 Years of Tooling Advances
Visiting Machinery Row at the annual PRI Show in Indianapolis you’ll see some mind-blowing whirring, spinning and rotating as machines like the Centroid A560 with CAD/CAM control, touch screen operation and a 24-tool automatic tool changer machine race car engines.
PERA’s First Webinar of 2016 to Feature New Coatings for Steel Compression Rings
Bill McKnight will present an all new webinar on OEM ring production designs and new coatings that have been developed and the processes used to apply them to the steel compression rings to reduce wear and resist heat. He’ll also cover materials in aftermarket replacement sets for late-model engines.
Garage Gurus Training Network Adds ASE Test Prep, Workshops and More for 2016
Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ comprehensive technical education platform for motor vehicle service professionals, will offer an expanded curriculum, additional training center locations, attractive technician incentives and several other program enhancements beginning in January 2016.
Making New Equipment Pay For Itself In 90 Days
Purchasing shop equipment is no small decision. After all, new equipment carries a hefty price tag and no guarantee of a return on your investment. In the best-case scenario, the new equipment pays for itself, increases trust and loyalty with your customers, improves efficiency, and leaves you with no regret. But, the opposite is always a possibility.
Tipping the Scales
The basics of engine balancing have not changed over the years, but some of the nuances have. The equipment used to balance crankshafts has also become more sophisticated, faster to learn and easier to use thanks to smarter software, better user interfaces and more informative display graphics.
Dark Days of Diesel?
Think about the diesel engine over the last 30 years. From a rattling bucket of bolts that often got a frown from people it’s become a highly sought-after engine among the younger high school generation. Who would ever have imagined that one?
Purolator Launches Refreshed Website and Social Media Channels
Purolator has launched an updated website to further support a renewed quest for innovation and commitment to delivering advanced solutions for rapidly changing engine and oil technologies.
Continental Flex Fuel Sensors and Electric Water Pumps
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket has expanded its recently launched VDO OEM Direct Parts Program to include new Water Pumps and Flex Fuel Sensors. The program also includes Air Actuators, Electronic Throttle Valves, Fuel Injectors and Fuel Modules as well as MAF and MAP Sensors.
DEI Quarter Midget Fuel Line Kit
Passing fireproofing inspection for any USAC Quarter Midget race is now easier with DEI’s newly introduced Quarter Midget Fuel Line Kit. This new kit from DEI meets all fuel line fireproofing requirements as identified in the 2015 USAC rule book for Quarter Midget class racing.
GM Invests $127 Million for Indiana Casting Plant
General Motors will invest $127.4 million in powertrain and structural components to support production of new aluminum engine blocks and components at its Bedford Casting Operations, creating approximately 127 future jobs.
Timken Deep Groove Ball Bearings
Featuring super-finished raceways and controlled internal geometries, Timken deep groove ball bearings deliver run-quiet operation. Timken recently launched its 6000 series deep groove ball bearing line in North America.
TI Automotive 39/50 Dual Channel Single Stage Pumps
TI Automotive has announced the release of a higher pressure version of its 39/50 Dual Channel Single Stage (DCSS) pumps. It is designed for engines with more than 500 HP and features a flow rate of 400lph at 40psi.
The Racing Industry Gears Up for Indianapolis
Featuring roughly 1,200 exhibitors, the PRI Show highlights the latest advances in racing components, shop-machining equipment and engineering solutions, as well as special exhibits and seminars. There’s a lot to see, but it’s more than just the cool new parts, gadgets and equipment that make the trip to Indy worthwhile.
Oiling Systems for Grassroots Racing
Priority one when choosing an oiling system for any type of racing (grassroots or professional) is to establish what the rules allow and prohibit. Somebody has to read the rule book. Whether that’s you or your customer it doesn’t matter. The oiling system has to fit within the framework of the rule book. Period.
Paul Nelson Named MAHLE Aftermarket Champion Technician
Paul Nelson, advocate for the future of engine building, has been named the fifth annual MAHLE Aftermarket Champion Technician. Nelson was selected based on his short essay submission that detailed his passion, experience and career accomplishments as a custom engine rebuilder, shop owner, and teacher.
CRP Automotive Rein Automotive Aluminum Stretch Bolts
CRP Automotive now offers Rein Automotive Aluminum Stretch Bolts for BMW engine applications. These stretch bolts are designed as replacements for the “one time use” only fasteners used by BMW to mount components such as transmissions, oil pans, water pumps, power steering pumps, and alternators to their engine assemblies.
DEI Titanium Exhaust and Pipe Wrap Kit for V8 Headers
DEI’s popular Titanium Exhaust and Pipe Wrap Kit is now available in a clear, see-through clamshell package. The all-in-one kit has everything you need to completely wrap a set of V8 headers.
Magnum 2016 Performance Gaskets Catalog
Magnum Performance Gaskets is introducing its latest fully illustrated, full-color catalog. This follows closely on the heels of Magnum’s new theme, “BIG Coverage, BIG Quality, BIG Value.”
MSD Atomic AirForce Intake Manifold for LT1 Platforms
If you’re looking for bolt-on power and torque for your new LT1, the new Atomic AirForce intake manifold from MSD is the answer. This all-new polymer intake will increase the performance of stock and modified versions of the Direct-Injected LT1 engine.
