Amsoil Launches New 10W-30 Commercial-Grade Diesel Oil
AMSOIL has added a 10W-30 diesel oil to its Commercial-Grade family of products. New AMSOIL 10W-30 Commercial-Grade Diesel Oil is designed for those seeking an upgrade over conventional and other synthetic-blend oils in heavy-duty equipment and vehicles. It is a synthetic-blend product with greater than 50% synthetic content to help keep trucks and equipment operating
Stanadyne’s 2P DCR Fuel Pump Selected as a 2023 Automotive News PACE Awards Finalist
Stanadyne’s two-piston diesel common rail fuel pump (2P DCR) innovation has been selected as one of the 34 finalists for the 2023 Automotive News PACE Awards by an independent panel of program judges. The awards program, now in its 29th year, recognizes automotive suppliers for technological innovations in product or process that have reached the commercial market.
MAHLE PowerPak Porsche 964/993 Piston Kits
Specifically designed for engines with an 80.4mm stroke and 127mm rod length, MAHLE’s PowerPak takes the original OEM 3.6L to a remarkable 3.9L.
Crank Balancing Update
If there’s anything all of us in this industry have come to understand, it’s that you can never be certain someone else did the job correctly – and when it comes to crankshafts and crank kits that you or a customer might purchase, it’s imperative to ensure a proper balance job was performed and not just trust that it was because it says so.
New Rislone DPF Clean Restores Diesel Power and Performance, Clears Clogged DPFs
New Rislone DPF Clean™ Diesel DPF, Exhaust & Emissions System Cleaner cleans the fuel, exhaust, and emissions systems of diesel vehicles to restore power and performance, reduce regeneration cycles, extend diesel particulate filter (DPF) life, save fuel, and turn off check engine lights. It unclogs blocked DPFs and reduces the need for frequent highway driving to accelerate regeneration,
Giant Finishing GSB-4836 Slurry Blast Cabinet
Giant Finishing’s GSB-4836 Slurry Blast Cabinets feature 12-gauge stainless steel fabricated heavy-duty laser cut and hand-welded construction.
The Craziest Diesel Swaps We’ve Seen
There’s nothing better than an engine swap, and diesel swaps are even cooler when you consider the size and specifications of the engines.
Single-Turbo 3.0 Limited Pro Stock Cummins Engine
Being limited on air means Limited Pro Stock engines need to be built creatively in order make enough horsepower to overcome the class restrictions. This competition Cummins engine was built by Dustin Harrison and the team over at Apex Diesel Performance for diesel pulling competitor Trent Krulik. Check it out!
Lubrication Specialities Hires Bud Prenatt as Director of Marketing
Lubrication Specialties (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret™, the fastest growing performance lubricant brand in the USA, announces the addition of Bud Prenatt to the company’s marketing team. Prenatt, a highly experienced product marketing leader in the heavy-duty transportation industry, joined LSI in February 2023. Formerly the product marketing manager for a Ohio based company
Compound Turbo 6.7L Cummins Engine
Many of the guys at the top of the diesel sled-pulling totem pole often use the 6.7L Cummins for their builds, both for its reliability and efficient power making potential. Michael Brown just finished up work on this Cummins that he’ll be using this year at events like King of the Street. Check it out!
MEMA and Northwood Open Registration for Heavy Duty 101
Northwood University and MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, are pleased to announce registration is now open for Heavy Duty 101, a two-day deep dive into the heavy-duty automotive aftermarket. “Students who attend this class will develop a firm knowledge of the breadth, depth, and scope of the heavy-duty aftermarket,” stated Dr. Thomas Litzinger, executive director
Dayco Strengthens Aftermarket Team Structure with Promotions
Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, is pleased to announce the promotion of four aftermarket team members – Jay Buckley, Jerry Reeves, Jon Crawford and Sheila Mann – bolstering team dynamics and enabling a more robust customer experience. Jay Buckley has accepted the role of Director
Pfitzner Performance Gearboxes’ TREMEC T56-TR 6060 Performance Gearbox Range
Having created the first sequential-operation 6-speed gearsets for the TREMEC T56 – TR-6060 range, PPG has introduced complete billet aluminum-encased units for these gearboxes.
Giant W-5 Vibratory Finishing Machine
This machine is made with steel fabricated heavy-duty construction and can handle aggressive deburring, descaling, fine finishing or polishing.
MAHLE Motorsport Honda/Acura K24 2.4L PowerPak Piston Set
Ready to boost power in your Acura K24 or 2.4L Honda? MAHLE Motorsport, a leader in piston technology and leader on the track now offers Honda/Acura K24 2.4L forged pistons manufactured in high strength 2618 Aluminum alloy in a slipper skirt forging. Designed for reliability in extreme-duty applications, this set features heavy-duty 0.250” wall thickness H13
Cummins Announces New X10 Engine
Today, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced it will launch the next engine in the fuel-agnostic series, the X10, in North America in 2026. This engine, named as part of the X engine family, is uniquely positioned to replace both the L9 and the X12 with the versatility to serve both medium and heavy-duty applications. It
Speed of Air Hyperformance Pistons
Speed of Air® (SoA) Engine Technologies has developed patented technology to enhance the efficiency of medium-duty Cummins®, Powerstroke® and Duramax® engines, providing measurable performance and fiscal benefits. SoA’s patented piston treatment on its Hyperformance Pistons™ provides increased torque, horsepower, reduced emissions and greatly improved fuel efficiency. These improvements also contribute significantly to extending engine life
MAHLE Motorsport Performance Cast Powerstroke PowerPak Sets
Designed with performance bowls that reduce erosion issues caused by high pressure, long duration, and advanced injection timing, and available with 0.100” deep intake and exhaust valve pockets that work with many performance aftermarket camshafts.
Dayco Recruits Craig Frohock as its New Aftermarket/Belt CEO
Dayco, a leading engine product and drive systems manufacturer for the automotive, heavy-duty and industrial market segments, is delighted to announce that Craig Frohock accepted the opportunity to join Dayco Aftermarket and Belts as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 16, 2023. Reporting directly to the Board of Dayco, Craig is responsible for the business
MAHLE Motorsport Introduces LS 5.3L (GEN 4) Flat Top Drop-in Forged PowerPak Piston Set
MAHLE Motorsport now offers drop-in replacement pistons designed for use with the factory Gen 4, i.e. 2005+ rotating assembly that minimizes machine work and maximizes reliability and performance for stock bottom end 5.3L LS engines.
