Cleaning Aluminum
"Ten years ago, when there wasn’t that much aluminum, people were scared," said Mike Wigert, sales manager of spraywasher manufacturer LS Industries. "They didn’t know how to regulate their ovens, they didn’t know which chemicals to use, and they were tarnishing their aluminum parts, and probably ended up hand cleaning a lot of them," he
Heads Up: Rebuilding Aluminum Cylinder Heads
In our last article (Automotive Rebuilder, July, 1999 issue page 54) we discussed how to check valve stem to guide clearances and the methods used to replace valve guides and seats. Camshaft clearances and techniques used to bring clearances to within specification were also covered. In this article we will cover the final assembly of
Heads Up/Rebuilding Aluminum Cylinder Heads
Do you sometimes wonder what processes and procedures other rebuilders use when remanufacturing aluminum heads? We sure do! It
Holley’s Latest LS Engine Giveaway
Holley has partnered with high-performance engine builder Prestige Motorsports for its latest giveaway LS engine.
Engine Ice’s Ice Water Racing Coolant
Engine Ice’s Ice Water provides a significant reduction in surface tension, moving heat away from the engine fast.
Holley Ordered to Pay $2M in Carburetor Profits to Specialty Auto Parts
This judgment followed various legal disputes between Holley and Specialty (Proform) that started 24 years ago.
Summit Racing’s Speedmaster Top End Engine Kits
Kits include a pair of assembled aluminum cylinder heads, an intake manifold, aluminum roller rocker arms, cast aluminum valve covers, and gaskets.
Summit Has RaceTec Pistons
With almost 1,300 configurations available, Summit Racing has the RaceTec Racing or AutoTec piston that fits your engine build.
Turbocharged LML Duramax Engine
We all know Tony and Tyler Burkhard of Dirty Hooker Diesel have some awesome drag racing and truck pulling Duramax powerhouses. But, the shop’s employees also have some awesome diesel combos. Check out Evan Berry’s turbocharged LML Duramax diesel engine!
Twin-Turbo 572 cid Big Block Chevy Engine
Bryant Goldstone and his AMC Javelin are drag-and-drive staples. Consistently running 6-second ETs, the car is powered by a twin-turbo big block Chevy engine built by Bryant’s father-in-law Norm. We caught up with the two of them at Sick Week 2024.
A Different Dyno Design
The dyno is a valuable tool, so it’s nice when an engine builder feels confident in the setup of it. Enter the shipping container engine dyno design.
Properties of Pistons
Pistons are perhaps one of the more sophisticated chunks of metal in the picture. Here’s what you should know.
Connecting Rod Stress
Connecting rods are subject to constant stress through extreme tensile and compressive loads, each one tied to a different aspect of operation.
Balancing, A State of Equilibrium
The balance of a rotating assembly is critical in every aspect and for every engine.
Pistal High Compression 100mm Drop-in Piston Kit
Made from forged aluminum, these Pistal pistons are both light and have high resistance.
Supercharged 588 cid Hemi Engine
Ken Lazzeri, head engine builder for Indy Cylinder Head, has helped build over 5,000 Hemi engines during the life of the Mopar component manufacturer’s business. We were pumped to get time with him to discuss the details of this 588 cid supercharged Hemi engine for bracket racing. Check it out!
Arrow Pit Carts
Arrow has standard configurations available as well as options that can be fine-tuned to suit your needs.
ETL Performance Products’ Universal Intercooler
This universal intercooler core is made of aluminum with a polished finish. It features a 31″ width, 11.7″ height, a 3″ thick inlet size.
Scorpion Endurance Series Shaft-Mount Rocker Arms
Scorpion’s Endurance series rocker arms feature fully-radiused bodies CNC-machined from 7000 series aluminum.
