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Everybody is looking for something. Johnny Lee was looking for love in all the wrong places. The Marines are looking for a few good men. Here at Engine Builder magazine, we’re really no different – we’re looking for love (in a manner of speaking) on our Facebook page and Twitter feed. Have you checked
How To Set Piston Ring Gaps Using Fileback Rings
In this video, Aussie Heads and Race Engines shows you why and how to blueprint compression ring gaps. More tips, tricks and trade secrets are revealed in this simply explained and highly technical tutorial. Company: Aussie Heads and Race Engines www.facebook.com/pages/Aussie-Heads-and-Race-Engines/112765995445479
Holley Performance Announces its Participation in the 2013 Hot Rod Power Tour
While Holley’s display trailer will be present at every stop, its most exciting stop will be the Holley sponsored checkpoint at Birmingham, AL, on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. Throughout the day in Birmingham, Holley and Mothers Polish will be sponsoring an autocross in the parking lot of Hoover Metropolitan Stadium (only open to registered
Oliver Racing Parts Kicks Off 30th Anniversary with Three Contests
Oliver Racing Parts, manufacturers of high-performance connecting rods for motorsports applications, is celebrating its 30th anniversary by launching three contests filled with prizes and merchandise between now and December 31, 2013. “Oliver Racing Parts has had a successful history – from setting land speed records at Bonneville to wins in NASCAR – so for Oliver’s
Sixteen-Year-Old Dirt Late Model Driver From Illinois Wins $50,000 ‘Search for a Champion’ Grand Prize
Bobby Pierce, a 16-year-old high school student who also is one of the nation’s top DirtLate Model drivers, is the $50,000 grand prize winner in the “Search for a Champion” racing sponsorship contest from Federal-Mogul’sChampion Spark Plug brand. A sophomore at Oakwood (Ill.) High School, Pierce was one of 15 finalists selected from hundreds of
API
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has launched a nationwide effort to help expand the impact and raise consumer awareness of the Motor Oil Matters (MOM) initiative. MOM, which complements API’s current oil quality certification and monitoring program, was created to bring together consumers and all parts of the motor oil business to ensure drivers get
ARMO to Present Small Business Boot Camp at 2013 HRR Trade Show
Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) has announced that it will be hosting a Small Business Boot Camp on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show. Attendees will also have the opportunity to share ideas and strategies with other small business owners. The Small Business Boot Camp seminars are: 8 – 9
Using Your Next Best Marketing Tool
If you look at anyone you know under the age of about 30, just take a look at your kids, their lives are in the palm of their hands in the shape of a cell phone. Most use it for all their communications these days, including email, texting and Internet, particularly with the smart phones
Prestolite Performance Launches A Search For The New ‘Mr. Gasket’
Prestolite Performance has announced the launch of the "Search for Mr. Gasket," the company’s first-ever contest that will give one lucky fan a one-year contract to become Mr. Gasket’s official spokesperson. “If you spend your weekends working under the hood, we’re looking for you,” said Rob Koller, brand manager for Mr. Gasket. “We’ve found
Engine Rebuilders Council to Co-host New Reman Section at AAPEX
The Engine Rebuilders Council (ERC), along with the Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association (MERA), will co-host the 8,000-square-foot Remanufacturing Section at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), Oct. 30 – Nov.1. This new section will be centrally located on the main show floor and will focus on the economic, environmental and product performance benefits
Pennzoil to Conduct Twitter Chat with Company’s Lead Scientists
In an effort to continue providing fans with motor oil advice, Pennzoil will be conducting a Twitter Chat with some of its lead scientists. Pennzoil fans will be able to ask questions to its top scientists, Dr. Sutherland and Dr. Falender. This event marks the next wave of social media engagement for Pennzoil as a
Permatex Spray Nine Summer Challenge Offers Chance to Win $500 Shopping Spree
Permatex recently launched a summer promotion for its Spray Nine All Purpose Cleaner &Disinfectant. The Spray Nine Summer Challenge Sweepstakes is designed to raise awareness of Spray Nine’s capabilities and its nine different uses. The sweepstakes features a brief and informative nine-question quiz and a chance to win exciting prizes on the brand’s website and
Supplier Strategies for Web Success
“Virtual education” is one of the hottest trends out there in the educational community, thank to the ability to provide real-time communication between teachers and students. Many public schools allow students to bring smart phones, tablets and laptops to class to facilitate the transfer of information and enrich the learning experience. If you think about
Big Changes for Local Search Engine Results with New Google+ Local
If you haven’t heard, Google Places is being replaced by Google+ Local pages. This big change will affect local search results on Google, so keep on reading if you want high local search rankings. Each business has a Google Placespage that can include business contact information, hours, reviews and pictures. You can see an example
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: June 2012
Reducing Vibrations And Chatter Vibrations when machining with extended length setups can not only cause chatter and premature tool failure, but also reduce spindle bearing life and lead to poor surface finish, dimensional control issues and premature tool wear. Shops are often forced to reduce cutting parameters to avoid chatter, decreasing productivity. Chatter occurs when
Win a New Tool Box in ‘The Great GOJO Giveaway’ Promotion
The spring 2012 promotion, which runs now through June 14, 2012, allows employees in these Tough Soils industries to enter for a chance to win the grand prize: a brand name, 11-drawer tool chest valued at more than $4,000. In addition, GOJO will give away 15 prize packs – one awarded each week – that
Holley Announces ’60 Pumps in 60 Days’ Sweepstakes
Holley Performance recently announced the launch of its "60 Pumps in 60 Days Fuel Pump Sweepstakes." The contest began Friday, March 9, 2012 and will run through Monday, May 7. Each day of the sweepstakes a winner will be selected to win one of several pre-selected electric fuel pumps (part numbers: 12-801-1, 12-802-1, 12-812-1,12-815-1). One
PERA Webinar Series to Kick-off April 17 with Speaker Bill Wade
The PERA webinar series is presented to engine builders at no charge courtesy of Goodson Tool & Supply and Rottler Mfg. The webinar registation link is available from the PERA home page, the PERA facebook page and the PERA Linkedin page. Information on the 2012 Webinar Series, "What’s New and What it Means to
iATN Introduces Two New Public-Facing Websites
The Auto Repair Shop Finder, accessible from the “For Vehicle Owners” tab on the main iATN public website, features a geo-locator that can use a user’s physical location to find the nearest iATN member business, or consumers can input an address, city or zip code to easily locate a facility. “The main public site is
Engine Repower Council Rebranded as Engine Rebuilders Council
The Engine Repower Council,a segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), has officially changed its name to the Engine Rebuilders Council (ERC). This new name reflects the more commonly recognized industry terminologyof “rebuilding” versus “repowering.” The ERC says this name change alsowill help consumers more easily find information online about the benefits of replacing