Pulstar Pulse Plugs Named Official Plugs Of Sportscar Vintage Racing Association
The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) has named Enerpulse Technologies’ Pulstar Pulse Plugs the “Official Plug” of the SVRA. “SVRA is thrilled to announce our new partnership with Enerpulse Technologies and their Pulstar Pulse brand,” said Tony Parella, SVRA president and CEO. “The advanced technology of a pulsed power spark plug is an exciting development
Edelbrock Super Victor Intake Manifolds
Edelbrock has announced the release of its new Super Victor intake manifold for the Chevrolet LS3 engine. Edelbrock’s new Super Victor intake manifolds are designed for use on Gen IV LS series engines equipped with LS3 cylinder heads. They are ideal for anyone building a 700+ hp carbureted or EFI large displacement racing engine operating between
This Season’s Special Moments for Hendrick Motorsport’s Slingerland
For Joe Slingerland, rear tire changer on the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports team, the first quarter of the 2014 race season is bookended with special moments. “It’s hard to put into words,” claimed Slingerland about the season-opening Daytona 500 win. “It was my first Daytona 500 win and to get it with an Earnhardt made
Rolling History: July 11 Designated as ‘Collector Car Appreciation Day’
In recognition of the nation’s historic and classic cars, the U.S. Senate recently passed Senate Resolution 493 (S. Res. 493) designating July 11, 2014, as “Collector Car Appreciation Day.” The Resolution was requested by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Councils. The
Red Kap Shop-Specific Shorts and Pants
Red Kap is introducing its “made-to-work-on-cars” shorts and pants. The shorts are garage-tested and loaded with auto-specific features like the company’s MultiPack pockets for easy access to phone, keys and tools. Comfort comes standard with an inseam gusset, a GotGIve Waistband and an industrial-friendly stretch canvas fabric that moves with you behind the wheel and
Delphi Launches Heavy-Duty Repair Program
Delphi Product & Service Solutions (DPSS) announced the launch of its global Electronic Unit Pump (EUP) and Smart Injector repair program for high performance, heavy-duty (HD) applications. The product launch provides Delphi’s authorized repair network the potential service opportunity of almost two million EUP and Smart injector units. Delphi’s EUP uses proven valve technology from
Fel-Pro PermaTorque Head Gasket
Fel-Pro PermaTorque LaserWeld stopper layer design was first developed for Professional Stock Car racing engines, and is now available in Fel-Pro PermaTorque multi-layer-steel (MLS) head gaskets for a broad range of late-model automotive engines. The new LaserWeld combustion seal ring provides a precisely determined and controlled limit to the compression of the multiple layers within
Sunoco Free Fuel Campaign Reaches 10th Year
This summer, the Free Fuel 5000 is bigger than ever! In celebration of its tenth year, Sunoco is giving away $5,000 in free fuel to ten grand prize winners. Thousands more will win Sunoco gift cards, just for being spotted at any Sunoco station. For your chance to win, get the official Sunoco decal and
The Low-Down on the Salt Flats Laydown
There’s some good news for racing record setters — SEMA reported recently that an estimated 2,000 tons of salt were successfully deposited on the mud surface at the end of the access road to the Bonneville Salt Flats. It was graded and then dried to a hard concrete-like racing surface. Although modest in scope, the
UEM Pistons Launches New Website
United Engine and Machines’s (UEM) new website makes piston selection fast, simple and economical. As the largest piston manufacturer in North America, UEM is proud to announce the launch of its new website. UEM produces cast and forged pistons in variety of forged and cast aluminum alloys that meet and exceed the requirements of today’s high
Penray Total Diesel Fuel System Cleaner
Penray’s Total Diesel Fuel System Cleaner is especially helpful in dissolving and preventing the formation of asphaltenes in diesel fuel, while cleaning other deposits and contaminants from the fuel system. Benefits of this innovative Penray product include greatly extended fuel filter life, as well as that of injectors and other precision fuel system components. As
Step by Step: 6.4L Magnum Coming to Life
I recently had my forth call from a shop with interest in our 392 ci Chrysler build as a project they are hoping to tackle. The budget and power needs for his project were not to the scope of our project and he was discussing a less expensive cast steel crankshaft and the factory connecting
Annual SEMA Installation Gala July 18
Leaders and volunteers from the automotive accessories industry will be honored during the annual SEMA Installation Gala, Friday, July 18, at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona, California. Among the individuals being recognized are the 2014 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees: Nile Cornelison, Jim Cozzie, John Menzler, and Fred C. Offenhauser. Others being recognized
Champion Professional Grade Carburetor Cleaner
Champion Professional Grade Carburetor Cleaner has a special 45% VOC formula that restores carburetor performance by removing gum, varnish, carbon deposits and dirt build-up. Champion’s carburetor cleaner cleans and frees automatic chokes, carburetor linkage, fuel injection intake systems, manifold heat controls and PCV smog valves. It also will not harm oxygen sensors or catalytic converters. For more
PRW Welcomes Debbie O’Connell as New Purchasing Agent
PRW Industries Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance engine components for hot rods and race cars, has announced that Debbie O’Connell has joined the PRW team as its new purchasing agent. Prior to working in the automotive aftermarket, she spent the last 8 1/2 years as the procurement supervisor for an FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) repair
Remanufacturing Section at AAPEX 2014: Now Sold Out
The expanded Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) Remanufacturing Section – co-hosted by the Auto Care Association and the Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association (MERA) – is sold out for 2014, with more than 40 exhibitors set to grow their remanufacturing business before an international audience of more than 39,000 buyers. AAPEX is slated for Tuesday,
Scat Chevy Crankshaft
Scat offers a new 9000 Cast GMC diesel crankshaft available for the Chevy 6.5L engines. For stock replacement or mild performance use, why risk running an old factory crankshaft? Scat offers builders a new, stronger replacement. Features include: precision-ground, straight-shot oil holes and rough balanced — all at a great low cost. p/n: 9-6.5L-3819-6280 Short No. 965L3819. Stroke:
