A Shop Owner’s Guide To Advertising In 2015
Many shop owners get into trouble by throwing their money at just about every advertising opportunity that comes along. Their intentions are good, but more often than not they end up wasting a lot of money, and bringing in the wrong customers. So putting first things first, as every successful business owner will do, you need to identify your ideal customer, then create a plan that targets that individual.
Shop Solutions July 2015
I made a quick and accurate piston ring aligner for checking end gaps out of a .030 over, 454 Chevy flat top piston. Just chuck the piston in a lathe and turn the ring lands down to a little under 4.000˝. The bottom of the oil ring land is about .950˝ from the top of the piston, and will align the ring in the block.
Classic Industries 2015 Mopar Catalog
Classic Industries, a leader in GM and Mopar restoration parts and accessories, has announced the release of its newest Mopar Catalog, updated for 2015. This new catalog offers an even larger selection of restoration and performance parts and accessories for 1960-1976 A, B, and E-Body vehicles.
Collector Car Appreciation Day 2015
Today is Collector Car Appreciation Day. What ride are you going to be cruising in?
Shop Solutions June 2015
I recycle the thick plastic trays used to store and ship 1-liter soda bottles. They work really well for keeping piston and rod assemblies in order and protected from damage as you move them about the shop.
BMW Group Named Overall Winner at 2015 Engine of the Year Awards
Four wins in the latest International Engine of the Year Awards plainly demonstrate the BMW Group’s engine-building prowess. The drive unit in the BMW i8 earned two class wins as well as being declared overall winner, with a further class win being garnered by the engine of the BMW M3 and BMW M4.
Shop Solutions June 2015
In our shop we do a variety of cylinder heads for late-model diesel trucks. On jobs like 6.0L Fords, 5.9L Cummins or 6.6L Duramax diesels our customers often install ARP studs as an improved fastener. ARP highly suggests that the studs be re-torqued after the engine is run for the first time.
Bosch Clean Diesel Technology Featured On 2015 Ram 1500
Bosch announced that its clean diesel technology is featured on the 2015 Ram 1500, which includes a 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 equipped with a Bosch common-rail diesel fuel-injection system.
Holley To Team Up With Detroit Speed In 2015
Holley has announced its partnership with Detroit Speed, Inc. for the 2015 show season. Detroit Speed will be displaying, promoting, and selling products from the Holley family of brands in its booth at all shows and events attended by the company in 2015.
EngineQuest 2015 Parts Catalog
EngineQuest’s 2015 parts catalog is packed with new and hard-to-find parts for many domestic and foreign applications and also contains detailed product specifications that will help you select the right part for the powertrain you’re working on.
Shop Solutions April 2015
Hydraulic valve lifters are probably the most precision-machined part inside any engine. It does not take much to cause one to operate incorrectly. Here are some tips for fixing this problem, as well as some other helpful solutions to commonly seen shop scenarios.
King Engine Bearings 2015 Race Bearing Application Guide
King Engine Bearings has announced its new 2015 racing specific application guide. It includes many new popular applications for both domestic and import vehicles. It also includes information about King’s innovative pMax-Black metal structure and new geometric features.
Edelbrock E-Force Stage 1, 2 and 3 Systems for 2015 Corvette Stingrays
Edelbrock has expanded its E-Force Stage 1 Supercharger systems for the Corvette Stingray to now include 2015 models. Edelbrock is also now offering complete Stage 2 and Stage 3 systems for enthusiast’s looking for even more performance.
2015 Search for a Champion Winning Entry Video
Watch the video that won 20-year-old drag racer Carly Jo Ellingson the $50,000 sponsorship from Champion Spark Plugs.
Drag Racer Carly Jo Ellingson Wins 2015 ‘Search for a Champion’ Contest
Carly Jo Ellingson has won dozens of races during her comparatively brief drag racing career, but her latest victory tops them all. The 20-year-old Rapid City, S.D., native is the winner of the $50,000 grand prize racing sponsorship in the Champion Spark Plug brand’s annual “Search for a Champion” contest.
Candidates Announced for 2015 SEMA Board Election
Voting will take place online between May 13–June 9 at 11:59 p.m. (PDT), and is open to current SEMA-member companies. Votes must be cast by each company’s primary contact. Details with ballots and links will be sent to the member company’s designated primary contact in May.
Shop Solutions March 2015
Here’s a simple time saver for assembling high performance V8/V6 engines. When intake gasket port alignment is critical, use masking tape to hold the gasket in place on the head. You can then flip the gasket up to apply your sealer.
WELD Announces 2015 Sponsorship of Hot Rodders of Tomorrow
WELD has renewed its sponsorship of the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge program. WELD has been a sponsor of the organization since 2013. Hot Rodders of Tomorrow is a nationwide high school engine building competition that challenges youth to pursue an automotive career.
2015 NASCAR Engine Rule Changes
Doug Yates CEO of Roush Yates Racing Engines, explains the new rule changes coming to NASCAR to make it more exciting for fans and teams in 2015.
PERA Selects Nashville to Host 2015 Annual Convention
The center of country music has been selected as the site for the 2015 PERA annual convention. The Sheraton Downtown will host the group in style after completing a near $60 million renovation. Plan on arriving on Tuesday, September 15th so you’ll be ready for the action to begin bright and early on the 16th.
