Edelbrock 2015 Automotive Performance Catalog
Edelbrock LLC has announced the release of the 2015 Edition of its Automotive Performance Catalog. This years catalog features over 190 new products, and an expanded Total Power Package Top End Kits that include sixteen new applications.
Qualcast Announces its 2015 Performance Catalog
The QualFast 2015 catalog, including performance valves and valve train components, is now available in print. The 2015 performance catalog introduces a brand new racing valve series called Black Lightning. Black Lightning valves feature nitrided stems, combined with swirl-polished underheads, undercut valve stems, and thinner margins for the most demanding pro race engine environments.
Shop Solutions February 2015
When I need to hone a harmonic balancer or anything else with a key slot, I use a common automotive body filler called Bondo, to fill it up and rough it close. The stones don’t catch on the edge of the slot, it does not clog the stones and it works quite well.
Maradyne High Performance Fans 2015 Catalog
The 2015 Maradyne High Performance Fans catalog provides a complete overview of the extensive line of electric cooling fans and heating units available for a wide range of vehicles including classics, muscle cars and hot rods, as well as pickup trucks, vans and SUVs. Designed for both early and late model vehicles, Maradyne’s universal fit electric fan products increase engine cooling and horsepower.
Ford EcoBoost Challenge Returns in 2015
Ford Motor Company is once again giving fans and potential customers in 17 cities across America a chance to get behind the wheel of its latest products, with its third EcoBoost Challenge consumer drive tour launching next month. EcoBoost Challenge will provide five unique drive experiences in Ford products. This year, participants will have an opportunity to win an EcoBoost-powered 2015 Ford Edge.
Renault Leaks Pictures, Details of 2015 Power Unit
With the Mercedes dominance of last year’s grid so profound and complete, much of the Formula 1 community is wondering if other engine suppliers can recover some of the lost ground, especially considering earlier news that Mercedes was up 50 hp over last year’s unit already. However, despite earlier reservations, Renault is confident in their power unit for this year, which they have just unveiled.
WIX Filters Renews Cruz Pedregon Sponsorship for 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series
WIX Filters has become a major associate sponsor of two-time NHRA Funny Car Champion Cruz Pedregon for the 2015 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. Pedregon’s record-setting Toyota Camry will don WIX’s colors and iconic logo for all twenty four races this season.
Detroit Reman Named 2015 Heavy-Duty Remanufacturer of the Year
The Heavy Duty Remanufacturing Group (HDRG) of the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) has awarded Detroit Reman its prestigious “Mike Hill Heavy Duty Remanufacturer of the Year Award.” The presentation was made on January 26, 2015 during the annual HDRG Summit at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas just prior to the start of the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) also at the Mirage Hotel.
Racing Engine Rule Issues for 2015
As a performance engine builder for customers driving in various racing associations, keeping up with rules changes from the numerous organizations can be a challenge. Josh Tennis, head technician at GPM Race Engines in Eagle Rock, MO, and one of Engine Builder magazine’s new advisory board members, said speaking from his experience, it’s up to the shop to investigate engine-related rule updates.
Shop Solutions January 2015
When working with a ball-and-cup type pushrod from an application like a Ford or Chrysler product with adjustable shaft rockers, it is important to know the “effective” length when ordering custom length pushrods. In this case, the effective length is the length from the tip of the ball end to the bottom of the seat cup.
It’s December – Are You Prepared for 2015?
With the winter here and the holidays upon us, there’s a lot going on these days. But as a business owner, you need to consider that 2015 is right around the corner. The better you prepare now, the more successful you will be in the New Year and beyond.
All-New 2015 Magnum Performance Gaskets Catalog Launches at PRI
Magnum is introducing its first fully illustrated, full-color catalog of Magnum Performance Gaskets. Detailed gasket specifications will allow street performance and racing enthusiasts to select the gaskets and seals they need. More than 80 new Magnum Performance Gasket sets cover the most popular Chevy, Ford and Chrysler Small Block and Big Block V8s, as well as the GM LS family of engines. Visit Magnum Performance Gaskets at PRI in booth #2513.
AMSOIL’s 2015 Rapture Challenger to Be Unveiled at SEMA 2014
AMSOIL has signed on as title sponsor and official oil of an exciting project vehicle to be unveiled at SEMA 2014 in Las Vegas. Named Rapture Challenger, the finished vehicle will be a show-stopping display of power and performance on a truly American modern muscle-car.
2015 Mustang Ecoboost Four Pulls Strong But is No V8
Babcox tech editor Larry Carley had the opportunity to test drive the 2015 Mustang GT as well as the new Ecoboost 2.3L four-cylinder Mustang at the Autobahn race track in Joliet, Illinois recently. Ford provided the pair of Mustangs as part of the Midwest Automotive Media Assn. fall rally.
Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel, First to Meet 2015 Emissions Regulations
Cummins Inc. announced that it has received certification for its 6.7L Turbo Diesel from the California Air Resources Board (CARB), meeting the Low-Emission Vehicle III (LEV III) standards.
Performance Warehouse Association 2015-2016 Directors Announced
Performance Warehouse Association (PWA) has announced the newly elected directors to the PWA board of directors. Andy McJannett, Performance Improvements (Incumbent): Andy will be returning to serve another two year term. Andy is a strong supporter of both multi-step distribution and our industry associations. Passionately connected to this industry and it success, Andy looks forward
Holley EFI to Power 2015 ARCA Racing Teams
Holley has announced that the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) has selected Holley EFI to power the new ARCA Ilmor 396 engine recently introduced for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards 2015 stock car racing season. ARCA introduced the new engine on Friday, August 1, 2014 as an option for teams in an effort to address
VP Out, Sunoco In as NHRA Official Fuel For 2015
The NHRA has announced an agreement whereby Sunoco has been named the official fuel of NHRA beginning in 2015. The following is a response to the announcement by VP’s president, Alan Cerwick: As NHRA’s official fuel through the end of the 2014 season, VP Racing Fuels will continue to service the remaining NHRA races in
