Engine Builder Magazine’s 2019 America’s Best Engine Shop Winners
Engine Builder magazine has announced the three winners of its 2019 America’s Best Engine Shops contest, sponsored by Engine Parts Warehouse and its brands PBM Performance Products, Erson Cams and World Products.
MAHLE Motorsport 2020 Application Guide
MAHLE Motorsport has announced availability of its 2020 Application Guide. The 40-page application guide features complete product detail for the company’s selection of PowerPak and PowerPak Plus piston kits.
Earl’s Fuel Rail Adapters, Submersible Hose, Water Pump Adapters
Holley has released a large assortment of new products from it’s Earl’s Performance Plumbing division – electric water pump adapters, submersible Vapor Guard fuel hose, OEM fuel rail fittings, AN port plugs, quick connect fittings and more.
UEM Pistons Names Nick D’Agostino as Director of Product Development
In his new role, D’Agositino will be managing UEM’s diverse piston offerings and the development of both cast and forged piston applications.
Fastener Fascination
According to ARP’s Chris Raschke, engine builders need to make sure to have the correct fastener for the application first. “When you get a new fastener, you need to take it out of the package, inspect the fastener, make sure there’s nothing wrong with it.
Have You Entered to be Named One of America’s Best Engine Shops?
Through a special online portal www.TopEngineBuilders.com, engine builders can nominate themselves or others can nominate engine building businesses for the award. But hurry!!! The contest ends on October 31, 2019!
Who Doesn’t Love a Little Recognition?
In my opinion, there are only a small handful of feelings greater than that of being recognized for good, hard work. In my time at Engine Builder magazine, I’ve seen few people who are more passionate, harder working and more deserving of getting overdue recognition than the engine builders around this country.
KDD 6.0L Powerstroke
Using a background in building blown alcohol monster truck engines, Jared Alderson has built Kill Devil Diesel into an elite performance diesel engine shop capable of creating custom, one-off builds like this 6.0L Powerstroke for KC Turbos’ race truck. Find out why this is one special 6.0L!
Improve your Turbocharger Cleaning Process with Soda Blasting
It’s been more than 100 years since the idea for a turbocharged engine was developed. Originally their use had been limited to very large diesel engines and while there have been additional innovations for use in automobiles, it was not always the most popular power adder. The boost was powerful but the cost was too
Hot Shot’s Secret LX4 Lubricity Extreme
Hot Shot’s Secret now offers a new fuel additive that improves lubricity up to 2x better than the competition by providing an increase in diesel fuel lubricity up to 56%.
Ultimate Callout Challenge 6.7L Cummins Engine
With nearly 2,100 horsepower and more than 3,000 ft.-lbs. of torque on tap, Armor Inc. Diesel & Suspension’s 6.7L Cummins engine makes the shop’s 2007 Dodge the fastest diesel truck in Canada! Find out what goes into this Ultimate Callout Challenge diesel build!
MAHLE Aftermarket Kicks Off Fourth Tier of “7 Reasons” Promotion
MAHLE Aftermarket North America recently launched the fourth tier of the “7 Reasons” promotion, offering participants the opportunity to win the Get to the ‘Start’ing Line!” grand prize package. The package consists of the winner’s choice of either a trip for two racing event package or a staycation package.
Speakers Announced for PRI’s 2019 Education Program
Seminars scheduled for this year’s Trade Show in downtown Indianapolis will cover sales & marketing, business operations, international trade, opportunities in racing, sanctions & tracks, and technical education.
Break-In Oils
A proper break-in oil is formulated from the ground up to be a break-in oil. Many of the surface-active chemistries that would be in a regular race oil are reduced or removed in a break-in oil.
348 Chevy Stroker
Neil Riley and three partners bought Newco Performance Engines last October. They’re now making their mark as a performance engine shop in Kentland, IN and building engines like this 348 Chevy Stroker! Find out what went into this sleeper Chevy build.
Valve Seats & Guides
Performing valve jobs is one of the most crucial areas of the engine building business. According to our most recent Machine Shop Market Profile, cylinder heads for gas engines account for nearly 16 percent of an engine builder’s production time – and it’s easy to see why.
Calico Coatings is Now AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Calico Coatings has taken initiative in improving its coating process. Calico recently earned another competitive advantage by completing all the necessary requirements to receive both the AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certifications.
MAHLE Motorsport Ceramic Thermal Barrier Coating for PowerPak Pistons
MAHLE Motorsport now offers a proprietary thermal barrier coating application for any PowerPak performance forged piston – gas or diesel. This ceramic-based thermal application greatly reduces heat transfer for improved performance.
Lubrication Specialties’ President Wins Smart Business Innovation Award
Smart Business Magazine recently hosted the Columbus Smart 50 Awards presented by Hylant to honor the top 50 executives leading organizations in Central Ohio. Chris Gabrelcik, founder and president of Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI) was named this year as one of the smartest 50 executives in the region.
ARP 2.8L Duramax Head Stud Kit
Affectionately known as the “Mini-Duramax,” the potent 2.8L turbocharged, 4-cylinder diesel engine has become a popular option. This has given rise to the aftermarket developing many power-enhancements designed to increase the 2.8’s performance such as ARP’s more robust head studs.
