Join PERA for a Pistons Webinar
Join PERA for a webinar on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 10:00 AM CDT to learn all about the evolution of pistons in terms of geometry, materials, and other features.
Nissan V8 Nitrous Drift Engine
Using a VK56 Nissan V8, which was originally an off-road truck engine, the guys at AHM Performance changed up some key aspects to turn it into a nitrous-injected Formula Drift engine for Chris Forsberg’s NOS energy drink Nissan 370Z. Find out what went into the build.
Don’s Auto Named Vintage Engine Builder of the Year
Does it make good business sense to leave a lucrative career as an expert craftsman to take over an aging business serving cars and trucks built long before fuel injection was invented? If you’re Tony Pontillo, owner of Don’s Auto Parts & Machine Shop, it’s not only logical, it provides a great opportunity to give
Freedom Racing Engines Named Diesel Engine Builder of the Year
As so many of the best things do, a good-natured competition between brothers has developed into a successful growing business serving customers across the country. What started in a coal barn in “the middle of nowhere, IN” has grown in a short period of time into one of the most respected performance diesel engine building
Borowski Wins Race Engine Builder of the Year
How Ken and Joe McCaul Reinvigorated Rockdale, IL’s Borowski Race Engines When opportunity knocks, you answer the door. At least if you’re Ken and Joe McCaul you do, and you’re glad that you did. Joe and Ken are a father and son team who purchased Borowski Race Engines in Rockdale, IL, a suburb of Joliet,
The 2018 Engine Builders of the Year Announced
The 2018 awards for Race, Diesel and Vintage Engine Builders of the Year were presented by Engine Builder magazine publisher/editor Doug Kaufman during a special winner’s reception Wednesday, December 5 at the Rock Bottom Brewery in Downtown Indianapolis.
GM 604 RUSH Engine
Every year, Ingram Engines pumps out an average of 130 engines. Of those 130 engines, nearly 100 of them are GM 604 engines built for racing series such as RUSH, Crate USA, SECA and FastTrak. Find out what goes into making this engine such an impressive powerplant out on the track.
PERA Members Elect New Leaders for 2018-2020
Members of the Production Engine Remanufacturer’s Association (PERA) were asked to vote on a slate of candidates for the association’s Board of Directors and Officers during the 73rd Annual Conference held recently in Reno, NV. Harry “Skip” Hartley, II, president of Impaco, Inc.,Houston, TX was elected to serve as treasurer for a two-year term. In
We’re Gonna Party Like It’s 1918
No disrespect to Prince, but 1999 was really nothing to party about. At least not when you consider the possibility of celebrating 100 years with no end in sight. But before we get too deep in the past, let’s return to the present … and the future. As of May 1, 2018, engine builders,
Enter Now for Engine Builder of the Year Consideration
As of May 1, 2018, engine builders, customers and fans have been able to nominate their favorite custom engine builder for one of the titles of Engine Builder of the Year. Together with our title sponsor Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets and several other iconic brands from Federal-Mogul Motorparts, we will announce the names of our Race,
Birthdays With a Zero Really Are Better
When you’re young, birthdays matter. That first one? Pretty important, especially because they give you a cake that you get to eat all by yourself. After that, the parties are goofy fun, and for a few years in your teens, it’s really good. At 16 you get your license, at 17 you can get into
NGK Spark Plugs Appoints Brian Norko as Vice President of Aftermarket
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A), Inc. has announced changes in its executive management team. Senior Vice President of Aftermarket, Mike Schwab will assume a more global leadership role in developing targeted initiatives for the Pan-American Aftermarket regional headquarters.
Engine Pro Shop Solutions – April 2018
A BIT OF KNOWLEDGE Three tips to make your drill bits last longer. 1. Choose the right bit. A black oxide-coated bit helps reduce friction and increase chip flow, but shouldn’t be used on nonferrous materials. TiN is a titanium nitride with a gold color that can run faster than uncoated bits and increase tool
Grand Prize Winners in Champion’s ‘Search for a Champion’ Contest Announced
Mason Ludwig, a 15-year-old rising star in Late Model class racing, and Jon Corral, a radio producer and hot rod restoration enthusiast, are the grand prize winners in the 2018 “Search for a Champion” sponsorship contest from Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ Champion brand.
Share Your Fel-Pro Stories as Part of the Brand’s 100th Anniversary Celebration
In celebration of Fel-Pro’s 100th anniversary, Federal-Mogul Motorparts is encouraging automotive technicians, engine builders, parts specialists, racers, enthusiasts and other customers to help chronicle the stories behind the brand by sharing “100 Stories in 100 Hours.”
Fel-Pro Brand Gaskets Celebrates 100 Years
The 100th anniversary celebration will span an extensive schedule of customer-focused activities culminating in an industry and community open house on July 21, 2018, at the Fel-Pro engineering, manufacturing and distribution complex in Skokie, Illinois.
Mike Rowe Admits Leakage Problems in New Fel-Pro Campaign
Mike Rowe, media personality known for bringing attention to all sorts of dirty situations, says he had a leakage problem – but he got help and hopes his words can help others deal with embarrassing leaks too. In a comprehensive consumer awareness campaign from Fel-Pro Gaskets, a brand from Federal-Mogul Motorparts, vehicle owners are urged
Jeremy Wagler Named Diesel Engine Builder of the Year 2017
Opened in 2012, Wagler Competition Products (WCP) located in Odon, IN, is a full machine shop specializing in diesel work with a focus on the Duramax engine.
Building a Champion
We recently added three new members to the Engine Builders of the Year Hall of Fame during a reception prior to the 2017 Performance Racing Industry Trade Show in Indianapolis.
Matt Dickmeyer Crowned 2017 Race Engine Builder of the Year
Whatever Matt Dickmeyer is doing as the owner of Dickmeyer Automotive Engineering in South Whitley, IN, it’s been working. Matt was recently named the 2017 Race Engine Builder of the Year by Engine Builder magazine and contest sponsor Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets and Speed-Pro brands.
