REBUILDING THE 5.7L HEMI
Back in the early ’90s, when Chrysler realized that it would need a new truck motor to replace its 318/360 Magnum engines to meet the coming emissions standards, the company considered two pushrod engines along with one SOHC design and concluded that a pushrod motor with a pair of Hemi heads that really breathed would
1969 AMX Engine
Rhyne Competition Engines prides itself on being a rather diverse shop capable of working on performance, marine and off-road engines, so when a customer brought in an AMC AMX engine, Mike McKinney was excited to dive into the project.
Top Suppliers Honored at Engine Pro Annual Shareholders Meeting
Four automotive aftermarket manufacturers have been honored as featured suppliers at Engine Pro’s recent winter shareholder meeting in Dallas, TX. Recognized companies include B&P Rods, SA Gear Inc., Melling Engine Parts and Dura-Bond Bearing Co. Each year Engine Pro shareholders choose featured suppliers from more than 90 companies that provide engine parts to the group.
EPWI Names its 2015 Vendor and Representative of the Year
Engine & Performance Warehouse (EPWI) has named its 2015 “Vendor Of The Year” and “Representative Of The Year” at the Awards Dinner during EPWI’s annual summer conference in Vail, Colorado on Thursday, August 4, 2016.
Rebuilding the 5.7L HEMI
Back in the early ’90s, when Chrysler realized that it would need a new truck motor to replace its 318/360 Magnum engines to meet the coming emissions standards, the company considered two pushrod engines along with one SOHC design and concluded that a pushrod motor with a pair of Hemi heads that really breathed would make a great truck engine and could still be used in its cars. This is how the 5.7L Gen III Hemi was born in 2003.
EPWI Names 2014 Vendor and Representative of the Year Award Winners
Engine & Performance Warehouse (EPWI) named its 2014 “Vendor Of The Year” and “Representative Of The Year” at the Awards Dinner during EPWI’s annual summer conference in Vail, Colorado on Thursday, August 6th, 2015.
Cam Bearing Selection and Installation
Replacing camshaft bearings during an engine rebuild is a no-brainer, but don’t take the process lightly. Simply knocking out the old bearings and installing fresh ones with little regard to bearing selection, sizing or alignment is a big mistake.
Melling Adds Ron McCrum as Aftermarket Product Manager
Melling has hired Ron McCrum as a new aftermarket product manager. Ron will be located at the company’s Jackson, Michigan manufacturing facility. McCrum comes to Melling with 11 years of automotive aftermarket experience from Mahle Aftermarket Inc.
Engine Builder’s Chrysler 392 Magnum V8 Engine on ebay
Engine Builder magazine’s Chrysler 392 Magnum V8 engine will be back up for auction on eBay Motors in 2015. This Chrysler 318 turned 392 Magnum produces 477 HP at 5800 RPM and 481 lb. feet of torque. The auction is running right now and will be open to anyone in the U.S. Proceeds will benefit the Independence Fund.
Company Innovations
While technology in general was the primary answer to what innovations helped grow the industry over the past 50 years, when asked about innovations within their own companies that have helped the industry, the answers were more specific to certain engine parts. “Over the years a number of Sunnen innovations have been standards of the
Engine Builder 50th Anniversary
The next time you’re on a TV game show or playing trivia with friends, and the question is, “What is the most significant month in the history of the transportation industry?” let me suggest that you answer, “October 1964.” May I present the evidence for my argument? October 1, 1964: The world’s first high-speed rail
Thank You Notes: 392 Magnum Engine Charity Build Update
As we get closer to completion of Engine Builder magazine’s 392 Magnum Charity Engine Build project, we would like to take a moment and update the project status and thank all those responsible for this project. First of all, we would like to thank Dave Sutton, contributing editor for Engine Builder for organizing this
EPWI Names “Vendor” and “Representative” of the Year
Engine & Performance Warehouse (EPWI) has named its 2013 “Vendor Of The Year” and “Representative Of The Year” at the Awards Dinner during EPWI’s annual summer conference in Vail, CO on Thursday, August 7, 2014. EPWI named Topline Automotive as its 2013 Vendor of the Year. Chet Staron, CEO/President of Topline Automotive was present to accept the
Melling Engine Parts 2014 Catalogs
Melling Engine Parts has announced the release of a new 2014 Engine Parts Catalog as well as a new Cylinder Sleeve Catalog. Included in these 2014 catalogs are new charts, tech information, new part numbers now in stock and available, and a complete full color brochure insertion about Melling with a message from company president Mark
Melling Engine Parts Hires Western Territory Sales Manager
Melling Engine Parts has hired Karen Bewley for the position of Western Territory Sales Manager. Bewley brings strong knowledge and experience of the industry with over 24 years in the Automotive Aftermarket. Karen comes to Melling/Dura-Bond from Nickson Industries where she served as the Regional Manager since 2010. She also worked at ROL Manufacturing, Corteco
MAHLE Aftermarket and Engine Pro will Sponsor Must See Racing
Clevite engine bearings, a product of MAHLE Aftermarket, will join Engine Pro as a marketing and performance partner with Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series (MSRXSS ) for 2014. The winged sprint series starts its fifth year of racing April 11, 2014 on some of the best circle tracks in the nation including Anderson Speedway,
2010 Performance Machining & Engine Parts Guide
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Melling Hires Steve Arent as Eastern Regional Sales Manager
Arent will replace Jerry Hendrix, who is retiring at the end of the year. Melling Engine Parts has named Steve Arent to the position of eastern regional sales manager. Arent joins Melling with more than 17 years in the automotive aftermarket. He comes to Melling/Dura-Bond from Dart Machinery, where he has served as national sales manager
EPWI Presents 2012 Vendor and Rep of the Year Awards
Engine & Performance Warehouse named the late Jerry Nunez of Innovative Marketing Services as the EPWI 2012 Representative of the Year. Federal-Mogul was named the EPWI 2012 Vendor of the Year. Engine & Performance Warehouse (EPWI) recently named its 2012 Vendor Of The Year and Representative Of The Year at an awards dinner held during EPWI’s
Valve Seats & Guides
Most engine builders worth their salt know that with the components and technology available today, it’s not that difficult of a task to make horsepower. With the availability of so many performance parts – whether it’s from the OEM or the aftermarket – engine builders can pull from vast resources to achieve a balance between