Understanding the Evolution of Cylinder Head Seat and Guide Machines
Do you remember the many generations of three-angle seat cutters and what we used to get by with? Grinding seats is still needed, but just 10 years ago we were grinding 80 percent of the seats. Though we still grind when necessary, today we cut 90 percent of the seats in the heads.
Edelbrock Offers $150 Rebate with E-Street Cylinder Head Purchase
Edelbrock has announced the “E-Street Cylinder Head Rebate.” Consumers will receive a $150.00 rebate with proof of purchase on any pair of new, complete Edelbrock E-Street cylinder heads from July 1 through September 30, 2016.
Cylinder Head Design, Selection for Engine Builds
Choosing the “right” cylinder heads for an engine build can make all the difference in an engine that delivers and one that falls short of its potential. Horsepower, torque and throttle response all depend on how well the cylinder heads, camshaft and induction system work together. Choose the right combination and you’ll build a winner.
RHS Pro Elite 3.900″ Bore LS7 CNC-Ported Cylinder Heads
Racing Head Service is now offering LS7-style heads for original LS cathedral port engines. RHS Pro Elite 3.900″ Bore LS7 CNC-Ported Cylinder Heads not only get the best LS rectangular port heads onto all GM LS 5.7L – 6.0L blocks, they also provide up to 100 bolt-on horsepower over stock.
Porsche’s Le Mans 919 Hybrid Turbo Four-Cylinder Engine
For the first time Porsche is showing images of the centrepiece of its Le Mans winning Porsche 919 Hybrid. Back in 2014, the company entered the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) with the most innovative drive concept on the entire grid: a turbo charged four-cylinder combustion engine.
Mercedes-AMG to Build 12-Cylinder Engines in Mannheim
Due to strong demand for its high-performance automobiles, Mercedes-AMG is to start the assembly of its 12-cylinder engines in a new location at Daimler’s site in Mannheim. The traditional AMG “one man, one engine” philosophy continues to hold true: each powerful AMG engine will be built completely by hand by just one engine fitter.
Custom Cylinder Sleeve Manufacturing by Melling
Melling Cylinder Sleeves in Maquoketa, IA can manufacture a custom sleeve for your application.
PERA To Host Technology of Cylinder Honing Webinar
Join PERA for a webinar about cylinder honing technology on Oct 14, 2015 at 10:00 AM CDT. Bob Dolder, Automotive Sales and Application Manager will cover all the facts you need to know and more.
Edelbrock E-CNC Cylinder Heads for Chevy LS3 Engines
Edelbrock has expanded its line of E-CNC cylinder heads to include an application for the Chevrolet LS3 engine. Edelbrock E-CNC LS3 cylinder heads feature altered valve angles and locations, spark plug location and valve sizes along with all-new, high-flow ports and chambers.
Edelbrock Jeep 4.0L Cylinder Head
Edelbrock’s new Performer cylinder head for 1987-2006 4.0L equipped Jeeps is the ideal performance upgrade. It features a modern combustion chamber design, tuned ports and high quality valves for better flow, as well as reinforced rocker bosses and a thicker 3/4″ deck for strength and durability.
Kistler Uncooled M8 Cylinder Pressure Sensor
Kistler is expanding its portfolio of uncooled piezo- electric cylinder pressure sensors for combustion engines by adding the Type 6045B with M8 media connection. The completely revised, compact successor of the proven Type 6045A features extremely high temperature stability and low linearity deviation.
Cavitation Erosion in Diesel Cylinders
Cavitation erosion is often found in diesel engines on the exterior walls of wet cylinder liners. The amount of erosion and decay will vary from engine to engine and may also vary from cylinder to cylinder.
