S&S-Based Harley-Davidson Evolution V-Twin Engine
A customer in Toronto recently turned to Gregg Dahl and GMS Racing Engines for a Fast Bracket Racing drag bike engine. Dahl answered the call as those engines are his specialty. The result was this 200 hp S&S-based Harley-Davidson Evolution V-Twin engine.
UEM Pistons KB Super-Duty Piston Series for Harley-Davidson Twin Cam
United Engine & Machine’s new KB Super Duty piston series for Harley Twin Cams features Line2Line Abradable Coating as standard on every piston in the new line.
Leaving a Legacy One Lap at a Time
Bev Ringwald, the daughter of the late Graham Heath, is organizing an auction of her father’s collection of racing cars, parts and memorabilia in early June in Madison, IN.
David Vizard to Present Performance Engine Seminar in Elyria, OH, Charlotte, NC
Internationally recognized author, engineer, racer and lecturer David Vizard will present an intimate Engine Performance Seminar May 5-7 at Motorhead’s in Elyria, OH. “This in-depth seminar focuses on informing the professional running a typical small shop (1 to 10 employees) of techniques and methods to get more power from their builds for (as often as
Twin Cam Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Engine Kit
For the past 36 years, Dan Fitzmaurice and the folks at Zipper’s Performance Products have been helping other engine shops deliver more power and performance to customers through the development of its motorcycle engine kits.
RELATIONSHIPS – Saving them without a therapist
How’s your relationship? I hope things are good at home, but I was thinking about at the workplace. Merriam-Webster defines relationship as: “The way in which two or more people, groups, countries, etc., talk to, behave toward, and deal with each other.” Have you ever stopped to think about your relationships with your customers? How
Navistar Recognizes Elgin Industries as a Diamond Supplier
Elgin Industries has received the Navistar Diamond Supplier Award in recognition of the manufacturer’s excellent product quality, delivery, technology and other performance categories.
Harley-Davidson’s Milwaukee-Eight V-Twin Engine
New for all 2017 touring models, the Milwaukee-Eight engine offers quicker throttle response, more passing power, purer sound, a smoother ride and more of the feeling riders want from a Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycle engine.
Aviaid Viper Dry Sump System
Aviaid has just released an innovative setup for V-10 Viper applications. The system features a low profile billet aluminum pan with five ports and provisions for mounting the 5-stage (or larger) dry sump pump.
David Williams Named Director of OE Sales, Marketing and Strategic Planning for DENSO
DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc. has promoted David H. Williams to director of Original Equipment Sales (OES), Marketing and Strategic Planning. In the newly created position, Williams oversees all aspects of DENSO’s original equipment service sales, product development and original equipment service parts while continuing to manage the company’s Marketing and Strategic Planning departments.
David Ramirez New PRW General Manager
PRW Industries Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance engine components for hotrods and race cars, has announced that David Ramirez has joined the PRW team as its new General Manager. Ramirez has over 30 years of experience in wholesale distribution and the sales of Sporting Goods and Automotive Aftermarket accessories. Most recently, as Operations Manager at Spectre Performance,
What is Cavitation? How to Avoid It.
The most common failure of high flow fuel systems is cavitation, or “vapor-lock”. The combination of too much heat or too much inlet restriction can create this operating condition, where the liquid fuel literally vaporizes (boils) inside the pump assembly. However, this can be avoided.
Cavitation Erosion in Diesel Cylinders
Cavitation erosion is often found in diesel engines on the exterior walls of wet cylinder liners. The amount of erosion and decay will vary from engine to engine and may also vary from cylinder to cylinder.
Fuel-Saving EcoTec3 Engine Builds on Chevy Small Block Legacy
The 2015 Silverado offers a trio of EcoTec3 engines with advanced fuel-saving technologies enabling customers to choose the performance and fuel efficiency that best meets their needs. Every EcoTec3 engine features advanced technologies such as direct fuel injection, continuously variable valve timing and Active Fuel Management to provide power, torque and efficiency across a broad range of operating conditions.
AVI OnDemand Reaches User Milestone
AVI is dedicated to consistently updating its video training library with the newest in automotive technology, management techniques and ASE certification tasks.
Four Exit Strategies For Leaving Your Business
Selecting your business successor is a fundamental objective of planning an exit strategy and requires a careful assessment of what you want from the sale of your business and who can best give it to you. There are only four ways to leave your business: transfer ownership to family members, Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP),
New Courses Available This Month From AVI
Automotive Video Innovations (AVI) has announced the availability of a variety of new courses available this month. From building better communication skills to tightening up your technical expertise, a number of new courses are now available from AVI to help fine-tune your abilities and bring more business into the shop. New courses available from AVI this
AVI To Provide Technicians with $1 Million in Free Training
AVI (Automotive Video Innovations) is giving back to the automotive community that has given so much opportunity to the Florida-based video company. To carry out that mission, AVI reports that it is pledging to give away 1 million dollars worth of training to students, technicians, shop owners or teachers with the desire to expand their
AVI Announces New ATRA Transmission Guides Now Available
Automotive Video Innovations (AVI) has announced the addition of nearly 50 new repair manuals from the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA). These in-depth technical guides were created by ATRA members, who adhere to a strict standard of honest, professional service. The manuals contain everything from basic transmission characteristics to troubleshooting to rebuilding. The print guides, ranging
