6.7L Ford Powerstroke
Growing up in rural Indiana means you grow up around a lot of diesel trucks. As an Indiana native, it was only natural that John Roberson of Outlaw Diesel Performance developed a passion for fixing and modifying diesels such as this 6.7L Ford Powerstroke. Find out what went into this sweet build.
12-Valve Fummins
No, that’s not a typo. Tommy Clayton’s Clarksville, TN-based diesel shop, Integrity Diesel Performance, is known for doing its fair share of Cummins swaps. When they swap a Cummins into a Ford, they call them Fummins builds, and they’re pretty awesome. Find out what makes this 12-valve Fummins a special build.
Pro Mod 7.1L Cummins
Ben Shadday got bit by the diesel bug bad. His wife eventually told him he had to make a decision between keeping his powerplant job or opening a diesel shop. He chose the diesel shop and opened Done Right Diesel Performance to build diesel power like this Pro Mod 7.1L Cummins!
Speakers Announced for PRI’s 2019 Education Program
Seminars scheduled for this year’s Trade Show in downtown Indianapolis will cover sales & marketing, business operations, international trade, opportunities in racing, sanctions & tracks, and technical education.
Cleaning Components with Baking Soda
There are many different processes for cleaning parts and components before engines can be rebuilt, and engine builders use a variety of cleaning solutions for different reasons. However, the argument can be made that sodium bicarbonate blasting or soda blasting has numerous advantages.
CNC Machine Centers
One curious fact that caught our eye in the latest Machine Shop Market Profile, published in June, was that 41% of readers – engine builders – don’t use a computer to run their shop. This begs the question: if you don’t use a computer for basic bookkeeping, are you using one for machining?
Break-In Oils
A proper break-in oil is formulated from the ground up to be a break-in oil. Many of the surface-active chemistries that would be in a regular race oil are reduced or removed in a break-in oil.
460 cid Super Stock Duramax
When Tony Burkhard’s Super Stock truck, Last Minute Hooker, suffered from an explosion during the 2019 Ultimate Callout Challenge, he thought his engine might be toast. Luckily, the damage was minimal and his shop, Dirty Hooker Diesel, got started on a rebuild of the 460 cid Super Stock Duramax that would make it better than ever. Find out what went into this awesome diesel build!
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.
Super Stock 6.7L Cummins
Growing up as a gearhead, Dustin Harrison was obsessed with making everything he touched faster, better and louder. Naturally, he was drawn to diesel engine work and opened Apex Diesel Performance so he could build awesome engines like this Super Stock 6.7L Cummins. Find out what went into building this sled pulling beast!
348 Chevy Stroker
Neil Riley and three partners bought Newco Performance Engines last October. They’re now making their mark as a performance engine shop in Kentland, IN and building engines like this 348 Chevy Stroker! Find out what went into this sleeper Chevy build.
Valve Seats & Guides
Performing valve jobs is one of the most crucial areas of the engine building business. According to our most recent Machine Shop Market Profile, cylinder heads for gas engines account for nearly 16 percent of an engine builder’s production time – and it’s easy to see why.
Ford’s 2020 Trucks to Receive Monster V8 Engine
Ford’s biggest trucks will get one of the biggest V8 engines starting this fall. A 7.3L gas-powered V8 coming to Ford’s Super Duty pickups and commercial vehicles, from ambulances and utility bucket trucks to highway semi-trucks.
Calico Coatings is Now AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Calico Coatings has taken initiative in improving its coating process. Calico recently earned another competitive advantage by completing all the necessary requirements to receive both the AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certifications.
MAHLE Motorsport Ceramic Thermal Barrier Coating for PowerPak Pistons
MAHLE Motorsport now offers a proprietary thermal barrier coating application for any PowerPak performance forged piston – gas or diesel. This ceramic-based thermal application greatly reduces heat transfer for improved performance.
World’s Fastest 7.3L Powerstroke
When Brian Gray ended his professional Motocross racing career, he needed to find something to occupy his skills and time. Brian turned to the diesel industry and opened Gray’s Diesel Performance in 2012. The shop primarily works on Ford and Chevy diesel trucks and is home to the world’s fastest 7.3L Powerstroke. Click to find out how this used Ford truck and engine went from slow to ‘whoa what was that?!’
Power Heavy Duty Welcomes Mid-South Power Distributors
Power Heavy Duty recently welcomed Mid-South Power Distributors to its distributor network. Mid-South Power Distributors, located in Memphis, TN, is an independently owned distributor who specializes in replacement diesel engine parts and components.
Lubrication Specialties’ President Wins Smart Business Innovation Award
Smart Business Magazine recently hosted the Columbus Smart 50 Awards presented by Hylant to honor the top 50 executives leading organizations in Central Ohio. Chris Gabrelcik, founder and president of Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI) was named this year as one of the smartest 50 executives in the region.
ARP 2.8L Duramax Head Stud Kit
Affectionately known as the “Mini-Duramax,” the potent 2.8L turbocharged, 4-cylinder diesel engine has become a popular option. This has given rise to the aftermarket developing many power-enhancements designed to increase the 2.8’s performance such as ARP’s more robust head studs.
Lucas Oil Complete Engine Treatment
Lucas Oil Complete Engine Treatment provides a comprehensive, high-quality solution to clean, lubricate, and improve the overall health and performance of nearly any engine – gas or diesel, 4-stroke or 2-stroke.
