Taking Over the World of Engine Building
What you should know if your business is going international Not many businesses are satisfied with simply maintaining a local clientele. Just as customers typically want bigger and bigger engines, engine shops are looking to grow their business reach outside their town, city or state. In some cases, engine shops reach an international clientele, making
Third-World Problems, First-World Production
Ask the typical reader of Engine Builder what his biggest business challenge is and you might hear complaints such as bargain basement internet parts sales, competition from OEMs and an inability to find enthusiastic employees. Ask Andrew Yorke about his headaches and things sound a bit different. “Things that all my fellow engineers take for
Taking Over the World of Engine Building
Not many businesses are satisfied with simply maintaining a local clientele. Just as customers typically want bigger and bigger engines, engine shops are looking to grow their business reach outside their town, city or state. In some cases, engine shops reach an international clientele, making their engines and services available to the world. While there’s
Video: Engine of the Week – 440 LS Dirt Late-Model Engine
We called up Jeff Baldwin, the owner of Baldwin Racing Engines in Freidheim, MO, to get the scoop on this 440 LS Dirt Late-Model engine he built for a customer in Australia. Find out all the details of this Engine of the Week sponsored by Cometic Gasket.
527 cid LS1 Engine
Erik Koenig has a long history of pumping out quality engines like this 527 cid LS1. This particular engine wasn’t a customer request, rather an engine Erik and his shop HorsePower Research wanted to build – making it the largest displacement for this engine in the world. Find out all the details of this powerful engine.
365 cid Dodge R5P7 NASCAR Engine
Never heard of the La Carrera Panamericana? Neither had Scott Eatmon of Eatmon Racing Engines. But that didn’t stop him from building this 365 cid Dodge R5P7 NASCAR engine for a new customer looking to enter the Mexican endurance race this October. Find out the full details of this engine with a NASCAR history.
440 LS Dirt Late-Model Engine
Fans of Jeff Baldwin’s engines have said his power plants rev with a signature sound known by many as the ‘Baldwin sound.’ This 440 LS dirt late-model engine carries that signature roar as well. Find out what went into this unique build heading down under to Australia.
A History Lesson in Pontiac V8 Power
From 1935 until 1954, you could get a Pontiac with a flathead six or a flathead straight eight. The company was a bit slow in following other manufacturers in adopting the overhead-valve V8.
Harley-Davidson Twin Cam 107cid Engine
As one of the youngest people to ever reach Harley-Davidson’s Master Technician level, Marty Smestad of Capitol Speed Shop knows a thing or two about V-Twin work. He recently took parts from a 2007 Road King and 2015 Street Glide to build a customer a Harley-Davidson Twin Cam 107cid engine.
Regulations and Research: How PC-11 Became a CK-4/FA-4 Reality
PC-11 had its beginnings at least a decade ago due to the EPA and government regulators pushing for higher heavy-duty truck fuel economy standards. The American Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) wrote a letter to the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the American Society for Testing of Materials (ASTM) asking for their help in developing new, more fuel efficient diesel engine oils. Everyone agreed that new heavy-duty engine oil specifications would be needed to improve fuel economy significantly. Engine manufacturers, chemical companies, and oil marketers then began the process of identifying new engine and lab tests to define the performance levels needed to create these oils. Considerable R & D has occurred since that letter.
Engine Pro Diesel Performance Engine Parts
Engine Pro has introduced its first line of diesel performance engine parts with the introduction of its camshafts and valves for Ford Powerstroke, GM Duramax and Dodge Cummins Engines.
Midget Engines – Perfect Power from Pint-Size Performers
Midget open-wheel racecars and the Stock (S Class) and Modified (A Class) inboard hydroplanes have provided thrills and chills for racing fans since the 1930s. And as the speed and performance of these radically-different racing machines has improved, so have the engines that power them. These engines have varied from stock four and six-cylinder automotive-type
The First Car to Break 200mph to have Engine Restoration for 90th Anniversary
To celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Sunbeam 1000hp breaking the 200mph Land Speed Record, the National Motor Museum will be breathing new life into one of its engines to make it run for the first time in over half a century.
Top Suppliers Honored at Engine Pro Annual Shareholders Meeting
Four automotive aftermarket manufacturers have been honored as featured suppliers at Engine Pro’s recent winter shareholder meeting in Dallas, TX. Recognized companies include B&P Rods, SA Gear Inc., Melling Engine Parts and Dura-Bond Bearing Co. Each year Engine Pro shareholders choose featured suppliers from more than 90 companies that provide engine parts to the group.
PRI Announces International Motorsports Trade Seminar
Experts including Wilfried Eibach of Eibach Springs, Brian Patrias of Motovicity, Rob Herrod of Ford Racing Parts Australia & SCT Australia, and Darrick Dong of Performance Friction Brakes will share their insights.
Sterling Celebrates 80 Years of Remanufacturing and Distributing Engine Parts
Sterling Engine Parts, a Missouri-based warehouse distributor of engine parts and machine shop supplies, is celebrating its 80th anniversary this month.
Midget Engines
Midget open-wheel racecars and the Stock (S Class) and Modified (A Class) inboard hydroplanes have provided thrills and chills for racing fans since the 1930s. And as the speed and performance of these radically-different racing machines has improved, so have the engines that power them.
Juan Bez Named President of ACL Distribution
The ACL Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Juan Bez as the new President of ACL Distribution, based in Grand Rapids, MI. Bez assumes the position and responsibilities from Tim Vehlewald, who retired in January.
Tim Vehlewald To Retire from ACL Distribution
Tim Vehlewald, President and CEO of ACL Distribution, Inc., has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2015, according to ACL’s Executive Vice President, Juan Bez. Vehlewald indicated that ACL’s management staff remains intact and the company has significant plans for growth over the next few years.
Sourcing Engine Blocks
Production engine builders today want engine cores that match a very specific vehicle application. In many cases, they also want the tinware that goes with the engine because the oil pan, valve covers and timing cover are also year, make and model specific. That has changed the way core suppliers have to inventory their stock.
