Manifold Matchmaker – Tips for Selecting the Right Manifold for Your Engine Build
Every engine needs some type of intake manifold to route air into the engine’s cylinders. With carbureted engines, the intake manifold has a wet plenum and runners because the manifold has to flow air and atomized fuel at the same time. Consequently, the manifold runners can’t turn or twist too sharply otherwise the heavier fuel
SEMA Scholarship Committee Details 2013/2014 SEMA Engine Project
The SEMA Scholarship Committee has announced that its 2013/2014 SEMA Engine project will feature a 700+ horsepower package based on a Dart LS Next cast iron block. The engine will be offered on eBay beginning December 12, 2013 and the proceeds will benefit the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, which aids young men and women seeking
Dodge and Mopar Join Forces with New Scat Package Performance Kits
Good things are coming in many packages for Dodge owners who love performance and delving into Dodge’s rich history. In honor of the 45th anniversary of the legendary “Scat Pack Club” that played a prominent role in Dodge heritage, Dodge and Mopar announced the introduction of new Scat Package performance stage kits for the 2014
Historical Vehicle Auction Held During Grand Prix Weekend
The Motostalgia Auction d’Elegance auction was held the weekend of the 2013 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, bringing 75 of the finest and most sought after vehicles from around the globe to the city. The Motostalgia live auction, “Auction d’Eelegance,” was held November 16 at the Austin Convention Center.
Family Affair: The Challenges Of ‘Family’ In A Family-Owned Business
The phrase “Family Owned and Operated” creates a warm flow of positive emotions when you talk about your company to your customers, especially your female customers. But having family as a part of your business creates a whole new dynamic of which most people are unaware. Navigating the family in a family-run business can
What’s Under the Bun of the Wienermobile
Most of the Wienermobiles you see on the road today are powered with a Vortec V8, 6.0L, 300 hp engine. “Oh, I wish I were an Oscar Mayer Wiener, that is what I’d truly like to be…” I’ll stop there because I know how easy it is to get that catchy tune stuck in your
Ford Big Block Specific Connecting Rods
Ultra Ford Big Block connecting rods are built for your most severe application Callies Performance Products introduces an Ultra Connecting Rod made specifically for High Horsepower Ford 460 CID engines. These rods are machined with the proper tower offset to match this popular engine. Initially available in 6.700 and 6.800 inch lengths and fastened by Ultra
Head Gasket Q & A
Cylinder head gasket design has become more sophisticated than in years past. The following FAQs on head gaskets may give you a better understanding of WHY you need to rebuild a particular engine. Can an overheating motor cause a head gasket failure? One reason head gaskets fail is because of engine overheating. If the engine
Subaru Outback Head Gasket Repair
Head gasket failure has been something Subaru has struggled with to some extent since the 1980s. There are many thoughts as to why head gasket failure on Subaru has continued. As a shop owner who specializes in the repair of Japanese vehicles, I thought I’d share some tips on Subarus. Head gasket failure has been
Troubleshooting Common Crank Grinding Problems
Maintaining the crankshaft is one of the most important services that go into a complete engine rebuilding. But before mounting that grinding wheel on a crankshaft grinding machine, inspect it for cracks or damage. This can be done visually or by giving the wheel a “Ring Test.” A good vitrified wheel with no cracks will
New lightweight, aluminum oil pumps for 429-460 big-block Fords from Jon Kaase Racing Engines
These aluminum pumps are redesigned to eradicate fractures at mounting base and to improve idle and high rpm oil pressure Company: Jon Kaase Racing Engines, Inc. JonKaaseracingengines.com One of the main problems that beset tuners of big-block Ford engines is oil pump failure. The casting develops a fracture at the section change around its mountings, which
Kaase’s P-38 Small-Block Ford Heads Graduate to Shaft-Mounted Rockers
Broad-base rocker management kits provide high-speed stamina and stability.
Cylinder Head Porting
Huge flow numbers may be impressive, but optimizing airflow at mid-valve lift is key to power. If airflow though a valve port is plotted on a graph for the entire valve cycle (from opening to peak lift and back to close), the area under the curve is total airflow, which corresponds to total power. So
Star Date 2025 Closer to Reality
Hold on, because some industry experts predict a bumpy ride ahead By Dave Sutton In 11 years – 2025 – the industry will still exist, but might be as much as 50 percent smaller, with fewer repair shops, machine shops and wholesale distributors, according to some industry professionals I recently surveyed. Their overall consensus was
Replacing Oil Pump Intermediate Shafts
By the time an engine needs a new oil pump it has had considerable wear. By the time an engine needs a new oil pump it has had considerable wear. The cylinder walls, rings, cam and lifters all wear. The material worn off all goes to the oil pan where some is washed out during
Surface Finish Testing: Dealing with Dirty Patches
Gauge calibration is a routine process followed by most users of precision gauges. How regular a gauge needs to be checked and its performance documented is usually defined step-by-step in a documentation procedure. Surface finish roughness instruments use a roughness specimen, or “patch,” that is certified for a known wave form to provide a specific
Surface Finish Testing: Dealing with Dirty Patches
Surface finish roughness instruments use a roughness specimen, or "patch," that is certified for a known wave form to provide a specific surface parameter result. With this certified specimen in hand, it is easy to verify that the surface finish measuring instrument is reading properly. Because of the nature of their sensitive probes, and because
Built for Auction
The criteria for selecting Engine Builder magazine’s inaugural “Performance Engine Builder of the Year” included much more than the ability to put together race-winning engines. Things like community involvement and the support of training and education were part of the mix. To be sure, our 2012 award winner, Ed Pink Racing Engines of Van Nuys,
Oiling System Technology
Oil is the lifeblood of every engine. Any significant loss of oil pressure can destroy an engine in a split second so the oiling system must provide a constant supply of oil under all operating conditions. With performance engines, keeping the engine lubed with a steady supply of oil can be a challenge because
Performance Diesel: Turbos & Tuning
There is nothing more fast and furious than the roar of a turbo engine when it is finely tuned and performing efficiently on all levels. Whether pulling gear with the diesel truck or revving the street hot rod, making the most out of the turbo is crucial to most engine builders. As the consumer’s appetite