The Good Side of Private Equity?
It’s no secret that the performance industry and engine building industry has been consolidating for quite some time. It’s occurring on just about every level – shops, manufacturers, distributors, etc. Most evident recently has been private equity firms buying up manufacturers, as well as other large performance groups merging with various brands within this space.
Scat Enterprises To Move Into Vortech Engineering Facility
Scat Enterprises will be moving headquarters from Redondo Beach, CA to Oxnard, CA by March 2024.
Wiseco Launches New Website
Wiseco Performance Products, a prominent name in the Race Winning Brands (RWB) family and renowned icon in automotive and powersports forged pistons and performance products, is thrilled to announce the launch of its all-new website. This dynamic digital platform aims to provide enhanced support to customers and fellow racers while delivering a seamless shopping experience
Mazak Provides Competitive Edge for Manufacturers at DISCOVER 2023
Mazak will host DISCOVER 2023 the week of October 9-13 at its North American headquarters in Florence, Kentucky. The largest private manufacturing event in North America, DISCOVER 2023 will feature four action areas of live machine tool demonstrations and highlight automation and advanced digital solutions designed to give manufacturers a competitive advantage. Anchored by the
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Announces $89 Million Transformation
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum (IMS Museum) has announced an $89 million capital campaign to fund a complete transformation of the Museum, its first significant renovation in nearly 40 years. Called “The Stories Behind the Spectacle,” the campaign will feature new exhibits and experiences to bring to life a global destination that provides interactive, immersive
“ROMI MAAS” Machine Tool Rental Service
Romi is proud to announce the launch of the ROMI MAAS machine tool rental service. Through ROMI MAAS, customers can now rent top-of-the-line machine tools without the need for a large upfront investment. ROMI MAAS, which stands for Machine as a Service, is a flexible and cost-effective solution for companies seeking to optimize their production capabilities.
New Rislone DPF Clean Restores Diesel Power and Performance, Clears Clogged DPFs
New Rislone DPF Clean™ Diesel DPF, Exhaust & Emissions System Cleaner cleans the fuel, exhaust, and emissions systems of diesel vehicles to restore power and performance, reduce regeneration cycles, extend diesel particulate filter (DPF) life, save fuel, and turn off check engine lights. It unclogs blocked DPFs and reduces the need for frequent highway driving to accelerate regeneration,
Lucas Oil Sponsors Monster Jam World Finals’ High Jump Competition
Lucas Oil Products, a manufacturer of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, has announced its sponsorship of the highly entertaining, gravity-defying High Jump Competition as part of the Monster Jam World Finals in Nashville, Tennessee, July 1. As a testament to the quality and performance of Lucas Oil products, all Monster Jam trucks rely on Lucas’ lubricants and
AAM Group Names Two Additions to Engine Pro Team
The AAM Group–the automotive aftermarket program distribution group and specialty marketing firm based in Piney Flats, Tennessee–has announced the hiring of Alan Stevenson and the promotion of Steven Perrotta to expand the program’s product management and marketing capabilities. As product manager for AAM Group’s Engine Pro, Stevenson will work to stabilize margins, work with existing and
Wyotech Announces Inaugural Hall of Fame Class
WyoTech–the U.S. automotive, diesel, and collision trade school based in Laramie, Wyoming–has announced its inaugural Hall of Fame class, with alumni including the late trailblazer known as “The Fastest Woman on Earth, a John Deere master tech whose YouTube videos have garnered 8 million views, a custom car builder who returned as an instructor and
New ProMAXX Tool Dodge/RAM 6.4L HEMI Broken Exhaust Manifold Bolt Repair ProKit
ProMAXX Tool introduces its latest innovation for repairing broken exhaust manifold bolts on Dodge/RAM 6.4L HEMI V8 Gas Engines, Model Name Chad (PMXCD200PRO). This comprehensive and easy-to-use repair kit allows technicians to quickly and accurately remove and repair broken exhaust manifold bolts. With a focus on book time saved, return on investment, and increased productivity,
Turbocharged and Nitrous-Boosted 429 cid LSX Engine
It’s tough to beat the lines and looks of a Chevy Nova. Jason Sack’s 1969 Nova is certainly up there in terms of coolest-looking, and it doesn’t hurt that it has 2,200+ horsepower under the hood courtesy of a turbocharged and nitrous-boosted 429 cid LSX engine! See for yourself!
2024 Corvette E-Ray 3LZ Raises $1.15 Million for Charity at Barrett-Jackson Auction
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, featured the sale of the world’s first electrified Corvette during their 2023 Palm Beach Auction earlier today. The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 3LZ First Retail Production VIN 001 sold for $1.1 million, with 100 percent of the hammer price benefiting DonorsChoose, a national non-profit whose mission is for anyone to
The Drag & Drive Revolution
Following that first drag-and-drive event back in 2005, spinoffs of Drag Week have been happening all over the country, and the world, both large and small. In recent years, the trend has been completely blowing up!
April Shop Solutions 2023
Engine and machine shop tips and tricks.
AAM Group Hires Jeff Kesar as Engine Pro Marketing Specialist
After assuming operational oversight of Engine Pro, The AAM Group—the automotive aftermarket program distribution group and specialty marketing firm based in Piney Flats, Tennessee—has announced Jeff Kesar will help lead marketing and strategic planning for Engine Pro. In his role as AAM Group Marketing Specialist, Kesar will work to bring Engine Pro into the existing portfolio of
Dry Ice Blasting – Save Time & Boost Car Values
Reconditioning cars to prepare them for the used car market is no easy task. The labor hours, harsh chemicals, awkward angles, and use of sharp blades, wire brushes, and rags really add up. What if there was a way to recondition a car – inside and out – in a fraction of the time without
Honing the LS
Modern honing techniques are as much a performance concern as they are part of engine design, and that’s thanks to the much tighter tolerances and specifications engines need these days.
Open Loop/Closed Loop and Learning
Closed-loop control can be programmed to either add or subtract up to a certain percentage of fuel in order for the engine to reach the target air/fuel ratio.
Shop Solutions January 2023
Next time you have set of large journal small block Chevy connecting rods to resize, consider honing the big ends of them for a +.002” outside diameter bearing that the LS engines with fracture cap rods use.
