Deutz Tier 4 D2.9L4 Engine
For three decades, Memo Corporation’s niche has been to supply replacement parts and rebuilt engines worldwide for Deutz. Memo recently started rebuilding the 2.9/3.6 Tier 4 water-cooled Deutz engines. One of Memo’s most rebuilt engines is the Deutz 2.9, a diesel engine that comes in two different versions – a D2.9L4, which is naturally aspirated, and a TD2.9L4, which is turbocharged. Find out what goes into these popular rebuilds.
433 cid Ford Dirt Late Model Engine
Opting to work on “nice, pretty race motors over diesels,” Jack Cornett founded Cornett Racing Engines to do just that. His shop now builds race engines for all kinds of applications like this 433 cid Ford Dirt Late Model engine. Don’t miss the details of this build!
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.
Engine Building Down Under
Over the years, we’ve heard from a number of engine builders here in the States who do a lot of international business with Australian customers. But what about the engine builders actually in Australia? What engines are they working on and what racing series do they support? We caught up with two Australia-based engine builders to get an inside look at their shops and a taste of the industry down under.
Shop Solutions – May 2019
There’s nothing worse than having to fit a camshaft after installing new cam bearings, because they are too tight. I dial-bore gauge check all cam bores of the “known offenders.”
Elgin Industries Will Sponsor Expopartes Automotive Show in Colombia
Elgin Industries, a manufacturer of OE and replacement engine and chassis components for automotive, commercial vehicle, agricultural and industrial applications, will be a sponsor of the Expopartes 2019 automotive parts trade fair, June 5-7 in Bogotá, Colombia.
Elgin Industries Honored as an 18-Time Top Supplier to Jasper
Elgin, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary, recently received its latest Jasper Engines and Transmissions “ELMO” trophy in recognition of service excellence.
Hot Shot’s Secret Announces LSI Innovation Plus Magazine
Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret performance fuel and oil additives and ADRENALINE race oil, has introduced the company’s quarterly magazine in a new digital format.
Katech Signs Commercial Agreement to Build LPG Engines for Begas Motor
Katech has announced it signed a commercial agreement with Begas Motor of Madrid, Spain to build 250 liquid propane gas (LPG) engines over the next two years.
NASCAR Technical Institute Expands Free Summer Program Due to Demand
Mooresville campus prepares to welcome more high school juniors to its popular Ignite program.
UTI’s NASCAR Technical Institute Partners with NHRA
Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the newly-named Official Technical School of NHRA, is giving students all over the country the opportunity to get an up-close look at the opportunities provided by a quality technical school education.
Engine Building Competition Promotes STEM Education Among H.S. Students
Modern vehicles are powered by sophisticated digital systems – requiring knowledge in each of the STEM areas. Students interested in auto technology are able to combine a strong foundation of STEM education with technology-based, hands-on opportunities.
Stanadyne LLC Acquires Pure Power Technologies, Inc.
Stanadyne LLC has announced it acquired
Pure Power Technologies Inc. (Pure Power), a manufacturer of diesel fuel injectors and turbochargers headquartered in Columbia, S.C. The combined companies bring together highly complementary product lines that will form a global company.
Gaskets and Engine Sealing
What a difference a century makes. Engine sealing technology has come a long way from the days when motors were expected to leak and drip past the gasket and onto the ground or vent out into the atmosphere. In the early 20th century, when most people were switching from horses to cars, other, more natural
Shop Solutions – March 2019
PARTICLE TRAY Looking for a way to make cleanup easier – or even unnecessary? In my hone, I keep a large cookie tray under the block I am processing. This creates a settling pond for most of the material that is removed during the honing process. Without the cookie tray, most of the heavy material
Adam Koester Builds Championship NTPA Tractor Pulling Engines
When he first rises to shake your hand, you’re struck by the fact that Adam Koester has a bit of swagger and an air of self-confidence about him. And why wouldn’t he? In the tractor pulling world he’s kind of a big deal. He could be considered part of royalty, with a beautiful wife and
363 cid LS Stroker
Having been in this industry his whole life, Marty Brown II has been laying the ground work to take over his father’s shop, Marty Brown Race Engines, since a very young age. By the time he was 20 he was running the show and helping his dad build engines like this 363 cid LS Stroker. Find out what went into the 1,200-hp build.
CRC Industries Partners with UTI to Educate Future Technicians
As part of a partnership with Universal Technical Institute (UTI), CRC Industries will supply all UTI locations with a variety of products from its chemical brands, including CRC, SmartWasher, Sta-Lube, K&W, and Weld-Aid. Additionally, CRC will provide product training materials and workshops to UTI students and instructors.
Fuel Injector Selection & Service
These days just about everything is computer controlled, and we mean EVERYTHING. But the only kind of electronics we’re interested in for this article is one of the oldest computer-controlled engine parts around – the humble fuel injector.
Antique Tractor Pulling
Just as how car racing first began, when the first two tractors were sold, the new owners must have decided to have a contest to see which tractor could outpull the other.
