Dyno Decisions – Your Test Requirements Should Dictate Your Correct Dyno
Most engine builders either have an engine dyno or rent the use of an engine dyno at someone else’s facility. The purpose of running an engine on the dyno is primarily a way of “protecting the investment.” This not only insures the workmanship of the engine builder but also the interest of the customer.
Valves & Seats
When it comes to engine components working together, there are few areas that share the same level of relationship as the valves and valve seats. The factors that affect this duo’s ability to reside in harmony inside an internal combustion engine encompass everything from material compatibility to thermal conductivity. In regard to the actual physical
Making the Plunge into CNC
Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) machines are changing the way many machine shops build engines. CNC provides a level of automation, sophistication and accuracy that manually operated machines can’t match. CNC also has the potential to dramatically increase productivity and profitability.
Engine Bearing Technology – The Spin on Spun Bearings
One of the worst failures that can occur inside an engine is a spun bearing. It can happen in a stock engine, race engine, gasoline engine or diesel engine. A spun bearing is bad news because it usually seizes itself around the crankshaft journal. What happens next depends on the bearing’s location.
Preventing Connecting Rod Failures
Connecting rods are some of the hardest working parts inside an engine. Fortunately, rod failures from severe overloading don’t happen that often. However, they can occur in racing or extreme street performance applications. So here’s what you need to know.
October 2016 Shop Solutions
BIG D HEAD HANDLE Diesel cylinder heads are heavy and can be dangerous to move around. I use a rocker arm shaft and bolts from a Detroit to make a handle for carrying Detroit heads around the shop. It helps keep my fingers in working condition and keeps the head in good shape as well.
Champion Racing Oil Announces 2017 ‘Elite Racer’ Program
Champion Racing Oil has announced the details for its 2017 “ELITE RACER” Program, providing support for participants in almost every recognized sanctioned racing event in North America and Canada.
Head and Block Resurfacing Equipment
Regardless of what type of engine work you do in your shop (stock, performance, diesel, marine or anything that comes in the door), you need the ability to surface heads and blocks. Deck surfaces on high mileage heads and blocks are often corroded, pitted, scratched and/or out-of-flat – especially if the engine blew a head gasket or overheated.
Infiniti Announces VC-Turbo Engine Technology
Infiniti has revealed its ground-breaking new engine technology, the new VC-Turbo (Variable Compression Turbo). The VC-Turbo is the world’s first production-ready variable compression ratio engine.
BorgWarner S400SX-E Super Core AirWerks Series Turbochargers
BorgWarner has added an S400SX-E super core to its successful line of AirWerks series turbochargers. Featuring an 88-mm inducer Gen-C7 forged milled compressor wheel, this new high-performance unit enables an engine to achieve over 1,575 horsepower per turbocharger.
Audi’s Five-Cylinder Engine Turns 40
Forty years ago, Audi presented the first five-cylinder gas engine in the second-generation Audi 100. Enhancements and new developments followed, with turbocharging, emissions control and four-valve technology, rally engines and five-cylinder diesel units. Today, the 2.5 TFSI in the Audi TT RS Coupé and Roadster carries on the great tradition of five-cylinder powerplants.
FUELAB Prodigy In-Tank Power Modules
Developed for racing, these fuel systems can provide fuel for up to 1800HP. Power Modules, like all Prodigy Fuel Pumps, are compatible with gasoline, E85, methanol or diesel Fuels. Power Modules can be coupled with FUELAB’s Electronic Fuel pressure Regulator.
VP Madditives and VP Small Engine Fuels Now at Autozone
VP Racing Fuels, Inc., has announced its “Madditive” line of gas and diesel additives and its VP Small Engine Fuels product family are both now available at AutoZone stores throughout the U.S.
Help this Industry – and Help Yourself, Too
As a reader of Engine Builder, you’ve no doubt become aware of the Performance Engine Builder of The Year Contest over the past four years. You’ve read stories of our winners and runners up and perhaps thought, “Heck, I could do that.” Yes. Yes, you can. And you should.
Wet & Dry Sump Oiling Systems
Choosing the Right System for the Right Job
Industry Still Strong, Say Readers
Engine Builder readers tell us business has changed, but opportunity still remains.
S.B. International Names Tom DeBlasis VP of Sales
S.B. International, Inc. (SBI) of Nashville, Tennessee, recently announced the appointment of Tom DeBlasis as vice president of sales effective July 15, 2016.
Engine Builders of the Year Contest Returns Bigger and Better Than Ever for 2016
Engine Builder magazine and Federal-Mogul Motorparts are looking for the 2016 Engine Builders of the Year – Yes, we said BUILDERS, plural. Because this year our competition expands to three distinct categories, allowing us to recognize a full range of skill and talent.
10 Things to Learn From Oil Analysis
For most consumers, a preventive maintenance program for their automobile consists of nothing more than an oil change. While a regular oil change is very important, the most critical part of changing the oil is to know when to change the oil.
Audi to Celebrate 10 Years of TDI at Le Mans
In 2006, Audi became the first manufacturer to win what is arguably the world’s toughest endurance race with diesel power. This year marks the 10th anniversary of this achievement. Today, the TDI engine is more efficient than ever before and part of a highly complex diesel-hybrid powertrain.
