Motor State Distributing Adds Northern Radiator to its Product Line
Motor State Distributing has announced the addition of the Northern Radiator product line to its quality brand selection of cooling system products. Northern performance radiators come from a heritage in building radiators for the most demanding applications; muscle cars, hot rods and race cars. Every Northern aluminum radiator features an all-welded construction, 2 row- 1” high capacity
Growing a Reputation in the Dirt
For late-model stock car engine builders back in the day, it was a different time and a different place. During the 1960s and up until the late 1970s, there were no professional engine builders where a race-ready motor could be purchased. Just ask Morgan Chandler, an inductee of the National Dirt Late Model (NDLM) Hall
Holley Front Clearance Oil Pan
Holley’s original LS Retro-Fit oil pan has been popular, and this new pan (P/N 302-2) has all the same attributes plus a redesigned front to give additional clearance. It provides maximum clearance for vehicles where the steering linkage is behind the engine crossmember. Like the original, these factory-style cast aluminum pans use factory gaskets, filter
Edelbrock Classic Series Air Cleaners and Valve Covers
Edelbrock first made aluminum valve covers in the late ’50s and they continue to be a classic. Made of heavy-gauge sand-cast aluminum, Edelbrock’s classic finned valve covers are now available in a natural as-cast finish, for enthusiasts looking for a subtle classic look for their engine. Edelbrock Classic Series air cleaners are available in three
Vintage V8s: Exploring 100 Years of Cadillac Engines
For more than a century, the name Cadillac has been synonymous with performance, style and passion. And in those early years of the Cadillac Automobile Company, it was a former loom mechanic – Henry Martyn Leland – who was credited with forging the technologies that separated Cadillac from the other automobile businesses that were springing
Pick-a-Part: Selecting Valvetrain Components for a Performance Build
Selecting the right components to make a race-worthy valvetrain is crucial to assembling an engine that will last – and win. The pushrods, rockers and valve springs must be able to handle all of the stresses of the camshaft rotating with high spring pressures and with huge lift. As we all know, weakness in any
AERA Tech & Skills Conference Hosted by Liberty Engine Parts
Time is running out to register for the AERA Tech & Skills Conference hosted by Liberty Engine Parts on Saturday, March 15, 2014 in Louisville, KY. The AERA Tech & Skills Conference hosted by Liberty Engine Parts will be held at 3865 Produce Road Suite 213-A, Louisville, KY 40218. FEES: $10 per person ($10 for each additional person from the same
Aftermarket 8-Rib Serpentine Pulley System for LS Engines with Whipple 2.9L Superchargers
LS-powered Muscle cars using the Whipple W175FF 2.9-liter blower now have access to the first high-traction eight-rib serpentine pulley kit. Driving a blower that creates up to 10lbs of boost requires adequate belt grip and by increasing the ribbed surface area by 33 percent—substituting eight ribs for the traditional six—Concept One’s latest single-belt system achieves this
Crankshafts and Bearings for Street Performance and Racing
The crankshaft and bearings are the foundation of any engine. The type of bearing and crankshaft materials that are used, their strength properties, fatigue resistance and ability to handle high torque loads ultimately determine how durable the engine is and whether it goes the distance or self-destructs. Most engine builders have strong opinions and
Engine Builder Shop Solutions – January 2014
Replacement Head I.D. for Ford 6.0L Diesel Identifying a Ford 6.0L head by dowel size alone does not necessarily get you the correct replacement cylinder head. Ford/International have two casting numbers for their 6.0L head, the early 1843080C1 through C4 heads which all have 18mm dowel holes and use an 8mm mounting bolt for the rocker
Rebuilding Liberty: Engine Notes on Jeep’s 2.4L I4 Engine
In 2002, the Jeep Liberty was the first Jeep to use the two new Chrysler-developed Power-Tech engines – the 2.4L straight-4, (which was eliminated in 2006), and the 210 hp 3.7L V6. The 2.4L I4 PowerTech is a Neon engine variant based on the Chrysler engine that was designed originally for the Dodge and Plymouth
Tracking Down the Coyote
Today, restoration projects seem to be at an all-time high. You would have to admit that there is a love for true American iron. True American iron is also becoming rather hard to come by. As Americans, we were always proud of our cars and trucks. The vehicles manufactured by the BIG 3 (Ford, GM,
Diamond Competition Series Pistons
Diamond has announced a line of pistons for the highly popular big-block Chevrolet Sportsman racing engines. Known as their Competition Series, they are suitable for most 24- or 26-degree valve angle big-block cylinder heads. As expected, they cater to race engines in several favored classes, including Top Dragster, Top Sportsman and ET Bracket. The Competition
Moduline Cabinets
Professional Grade. Designer Appearance. Delivered as Promised: for 25 years, Moduline Cabinets have been providing exactly that. Our 100% American-made cabinets are crafted from premium aluminum for quality that is trusted by shop professionals, race teams and enthusiasts. Our experts will work with you to realize your envisioned perfect storage system. Backed by our Lifetime
Blower Drive Service Sold to Steven Yetzke’s Belt Drives Ltd.
Blower Drive Service (BDS), the Southern California manufacturer and distributor of superchargers and supercharger components for street driven vehicles, has been acquired by another Southern California company with ties to the industry, Belt Drives Limited (BDL). “I’m proud to announce that my company has come to an agreement with the Railsback family, who have owned BDS since its inception,
Land Speed Racing Takes Flight
The East Coast Timing Association (ECTA) might be a mystery to some motorsports fans. For nearly 20 years, its vehicle and motorcycle racing venues have been held at two defunct airports east of the Mississippi. But those in the know will tell you that the Speed Trials group is one of a number of automotive land
The Inner Workings of Variable Valve Timing
Variable Valve Timing (VVT) is a way to advance/retard valve timing, and change duration, overlap and even lift in some applications while the engine is running. VVT is computer-controlled and typically uses oil pressure to change the position of a phaser mechanism on the end of the camshaft to advance or retard cam timing. VVT
Learning To Race Pro Stock
My transition in 1975 from bracket racing a 122˝ wheelbase mid-eleven second, two-ton ’57 Mercury to racing in a low nine-second 99˝ wheelbase, Pinto Pro Stock car, was quite a jump. I was jaded with bracket racing and wanted to run heads up – all out with a door car. So, Pro Stock was it.
Racing “Spec” -tacle: Engine-Related Rule Book Changes for 2014
When it comes to racing, some say rules are meant to be broken (or bent). Names that come to mind here include the legendary Smokey Yunick, Darrell Waltrip and even NASCAR technical inspector Gary Nelson (from his days serving as a crew chief). Of course, other times, rules just so happen to get changed by organization
Shelby American Commemorates 50th Anniversary FIA Cobra with Special Edition Car
In 1964, Shelby American, which today is a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc., introduced the FIA version of the small-block Cobra, which competed in the 1964 World Manufacturers Championship series against the likes of Aston Martin, Jaguar and Corvette. To celebrate the birth of the 289 Ford-powered roadsters, Shelby American will offer
