Volvo Develops Its First Three-Cylinder Engine
Volvo Cars has detailed its three-cylinder powertrain. The all-new Drive-E unit will debut in the XC40 compact SUV and is the first of its kind in the company’s 91-year history.
Brian Lohnes Named 2017 MPMC Robert E. Petersen Award Winner
NHRA announcer Brian Lohnes, also of BangShift.com, was named the 2017 Robert E. Petersen Award recipient last month at the 2018 MPMC Media Trade Conference Media Appreciation Reception.
PurePower Technologies Appoints Greg Butler as Executive VP, Operations
PurePower Technologies, a leader in engineering and remanufacturing of diesel fuel injectors and turbochargers for OEMs and the aftermarket, has appointed Greg Butler as executive vice president of operations.
Let’s Talk Engine Oils
SN oils don’t have sufficient ZDP to coat all the engine components which are subjected to sliding friction. And, if that isn’t bad enough, a new oil specification, ILSAC (International Lubricant Specification and Approval Committee) GF-6 is on the horizon.
Shop Solutions – April 2017
Exhaust manifolds can be resurfaced using a surface grinder with the typical universal cylinder head fixture. First start by tapping threads in the thru holes.
Valves and Seats
When it comes to engine components working together, there are few areas that share the same level of relationship as the valves and valve seats. The factors that affect this duo’s ability to reside in harmony inside an internal combustion engine encompass everything from material compatibility to thermal conductivity.
Building a Champion
We recently added three new members to the Engine Builders of the Year Hall of Fame during a reception prior to the 2017 Performance Racing Industry Trade Show in Indianapolis.
How Did We Get Here?
Today, I am going to take you on a journey back in time to see what started this whole industry of rebuilding engines and what events made us who we are for what we do today.
Engine Oil Changes and Innovations
It’s always helpful at the end of each year to reflect on what’s been accomplished and where we think our industry is headed. I think we should do this for the three types of oils you Engine Builder readers typically encounter.
Matt Dickmeyer Crowned 2017 Race Engine Builder of the Year
Whatever Matt Dickmeyer is doing as the owner of Dickmeyer Automotive Engineering in South Whitley, IN, it’s been working. Matt was recently named the 2017 Race Engine Builder of the Year by Engine Builder magazine and contest sponsor Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets and Speed-Pro brands.
Shop Solutions – December 2017
It can be much easier to install and remove spark plugs, when space is tight due to header configuration by notching out one section of a spark plug socket. This will allow for a better angle, and you can still use the hex head rather than a ratchet drive.
Crystal Balls and Beer Glasses
Between SEMA and AAPEX in Las Vegas in November to the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show in Indianapolis in December, the end of each year often gives us a chance to take a breath from the stress of the year’s engine building activities and start planning ahead.
Sleeves and Liners – Metallurgic Magic
Dry sleeves and wet liners have long been used to repair and restore cracked or worn engine cylinders, but they are also used to reinforce aluminum blocks that are being built for serious performance applications.
Heavy-Duty Pistons
For heavy-duty applications, the answer for today’s diesel engine is the use of steel pistons. Steel pistons have been used for quite some time but they face a whole new set of challenges.
A History Lesson in Pontiac V8 Power
From 1935 until 1954, you could get a Pontiac with a flathead six or a flathead straight eight. The company was a bit slow in following other manufacturers in adopting the overhead-valve V8.
Join PERA for a Cam Bearing Webinar
Chuck Barnett will talk about all thing cam bearings. He’ll go from their standard cam bearings to high performance cam bearings, their “Save a Block and Save a Cam” series and new applications for pickup truck diesels.
Wagler DX 460 Engine
Most of this Wagler DX 460 engine from head to toe gets brought in on pallets of aluminum and is machined into a complete engine. With hours upon hours of engine design and development Jeremy Wagler has this DX 460 engine singing to the tune of 2,500 hp.
Hot Shot’s Secret Launches ADRENALINE Racing Oils
Hot Shot’s Secret has announced the official launch of ADRENALINE, a new collection of High Performance Racing Oils at the 2017 PRI Show. The new lineup will include three different viscosities.
Introducing the 2017 Engine Builders of the Year Sponsored by Federal-Mogul Motorparts
Engine Builder magazine and Federal-Mogul Motorparts recently announced the 2017 Engine Builders of the Year at a party on December 6 at the Rock Bottom Brewery in Indianapolis ahead of the 2017 PRI Show.
Updates on Proposed API SN PLUS Standard
At the Pan-American Base Oils and Lubricants Conference in Jersey City, N.J., Kevin Ferrick, Sr. Manager of the API Engine Oil Program provided an update on the proposed API SN PLUS standard.
