MAHLE Opens Test Bench for Electric Drives
MAHLE has commissioned a test bench for electric drives in Stuttgart, Germany. This equipment will be used to develop and test e-axles and e-drive units for a wide range of electric and hybrid vehicles. The first test on a unit was successfully performed just a few days ago. MAHLE has invested around EUR 3 million
Tips for Selecting a Valve Seat & Guide Machine
The main thing to look for when purchasing a new seat and guide machine is one that will give you the most accuracy or concentricity of the valve guide to valve seat.
Crankshaft Balancing Act
Steve Morris of Steve Morris Engines gives a master class on crankshaft balancing, why it’s balanced and what you’re actually accomplishing for a performance engine.
Diesel of the Week October 2020 Recap
In this recap of October’s diesel engines, we take a look at a triple-turbo 6.7L Cummins-based Enforcer engine built by Zeigler Diesel Performance and D&J Precision Machine; a turbocharged 6.4L Cummins built by Maverick Diesel; a compound turbo LB7 Duramax built by Diesel Day Dreams; and a triple-turbo 6.7L Cummins built by Unrivaled Diesel.
Induction Heating for Remanufacturing
Induction heating should certainly be a primary consideration as a desired heat source for your current or upcoming reman heating operations.
Chicago Pneumatic All-In-One Dust Extraction Solution
The compact and portable solution, comprising a powerful CPA5000 pneumatic vacuum cleaner and a lightweight shroud, is designed for use with traditional pneumatic hand tools.
PurePower Technologies Names Jon Huckaby Engineering Director of R&D
PurePower Technologies (PPT), a leader in the engineering and remanufacturing of diesel fuel injectors and turbochargers, recently announced Jon Huckaby as engineering director of research and development. Reporting to Managing Director Greg Butler, Huckaby will be a key member of the PurePower leadership team and Stanadyne technical team, with responsibility for leading OE and remanufacturing design,
Edelbrock Creates and Hires New Crate Engine Product Manager
Edelbrock has appointed William Philippin as its new Product Manager for Crate Engines. In his new position Philippin is responsible for all of Edelbrock’s crate engines, including the Edelbrock-Musi 555 crate engine. Philippin’s duties include product planning and execution throughout the crate engine lifecycle, including gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the crate engine product vision and
Dissecting a Diesel
From the oil pan to the valve cover and every part in between, this D&J Precision Machine Executioner Cummins diesel engine was 100% designed and manufactured in the D&J facility here in Ohio.
Visit Lake George and Performance Marine
Today, Performance Marine is a full-service repair facility, offering a number of boating services and also includes the company’s high-performance business known as Saris Racing Engines.
Electronic Fuel Injection for the Masses
There’s no way to sugar coat it. Unless you’ve got a rock-solid niche business in building vintage engines, chances are you’ll need to become an expert with EFI products and how to tune engines with these systems.
Race Winning Brands Acquires Manley Performance
Race Winning Brands, Inc., a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC has added yet another acquisition, this time of Manley Performance Products, a top-tier manufacturer of high-performance pistons, connecting rods, crankshafts, and valvetrain components. “We are excited to join the Race Winning Brands team and partner with a group that leads the racing industry in
LS Engine Parts Selection
People in the aftermarket thought that the SBC could never be replaced, but in the eyes of many hot rodders and engine builders, the heir to the throne is the LS platform.
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.
PBM Performance Products to be Exclusive Distributor for Pro-Filer Cylinder Heads
PBM Performance Products of Louisville, KY has become the exclusive distributor for Profiler Cylinder Heads, effective December 1, 2019. This arrangement will allow Pro-Filer to focus on manufacturing and product development and utilize PBMs distribution network.
Motor State Distributing Adds SPC Performance
Motor State Distributing has added SPC Performance (SPP) to its expanding vendor product line.
Precision Engine Machine Co.
Are you one of America’s Best Engine Shops? If so, see how you might stack up against Precision Engine Machine Co. located in Hyattsville, MD. They have entered the Vintage category.
Inside Wasatch Diesel Performance
I’m a big 6.0 guy,” says Ty Davis, owner of Wasatch Diesel Performance in Salt Lake City, Utah. “I love the 6.0. I think it’s a very good truck engine.”
Methods Machine Tools Vertical Machining Centers
Methods Machine Tools, Inc., a supplier of precision machine tools and automation, has introduced a new line of Methods Branded 3-Axis Vertical and 5-Axis Bridge Type Machining Centers.
A Look Into Manufacturing in China
The state of manufacturing in general, and engine component production these days domestically, is forcing manufacturers overseas due to many factors. We decided to take a look behind the curtain to see how some of these components are really made.
