Lubrication Specialties Inc. Names Kyle Fischer Director of Marketing, Bob Miller Director of Sales
Lubrication Specialties Inc. has announced that two key management positions have been filled—Director of Marketing and Director of Sales.
Centroid A590 5-Axis Machining Center
Centroid has introduced a new level of 5-axis CNC machining performance and price point with its A590 5-axis engine shop machining center. Create billet blocks and heads and CNC port and blue print diesel blocks and heads faster than ever before.
Lubrication Specialties Inc. Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI) has announced its 20th anniversary. Founded in 1997 by Chris Gabrelcik, LSI began as an equipment chemical solutions provider for commercial and industrial accounts for major manufacturers.
Report: Electrified Vehicles to Take Half of Global Auto Market by 2030
The tipping point for electrified vehicles is in sight, and a combination of hybrid and fully electric powertrains is expected to cut the global market share of pure internal combustion engines (ICEs) by about 50% by 2030. Internal combustion will continue to play a major role.
TechForce Report Reveals Vehicle Tech Shortage
TechForce Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on championing and aiding aspiring vehicle technicians, has released a new report — “Transportation Technician New Entrant Demand” — that reveals the severity of the vehicle technician shortage.
1947 Ford Flathead
One of Randy Crowley’s customers enters an annual race across the country in his ’34 Ford Coupe. In order to give it his best shot, the customer brings his 1947 Ford Flathead to PER Race Engines for freshening up and rebuilds. Find out what makes this engine special.
Engine Awards
When we launched the Performance Engine Builder of the Year competition in 2012, we looked at it as a chance to celebrate the unsung heroes of the racing world.
AMSOIL Showcases New Products at SEMA
AMSOIL has launched 13 new products since SEMA 2016 and will be on display in the SEMA New Product Showcase and in the AMSOIL Booth #24859 located in Central Hall.
Ford’s EcoBoost Engine: Big Power with Fuel Efficiency – Opportunity or Challenge for You?
In 2009, a 3.5 liter twin turbocharged V6 engine was offered as an option in the Ford F-150. It was badged with the name EcoBoost and has since been a strong competitor in terms of torque and horsepower for a full sized truck.
Assembly and Fastening Lubes: Don’t underestimate the importance of proper lubrication
This month let’s cover two different lube topics. I think we can help everyone better appreciate what goes into both of these lubes and how important they are to the success of your engine building operations.
MLS Gasket Update 2017: Is there anything the MLS gasket can’t do?
Sometimes, the less you know the better. I’ve spent the last 50 or so years punishing all types of engines with insane compression ratios, huge doses of nitrous oxide, and virtually every type of supercharger I could get my hands on.
Still Time to Submit Nominations for the 2017 Engine Builders of the Year Competition
Are you one of our 2017 Engine Builders of the Year? You can’t be if you don’t enter! Nominations are still open at www.topenginebuilders.com
1914 Stutz Bearcat Engine
Willing to take on just about any job that walks through the door, Mike McCommons and the folks at UCF Machine Shop got the unique experience of rebuilding a 1914 Stutz Bearcat engine.
461 Pontiac Stroker
When a customer wanted to change gears from his Pontiac 389 project to a 461 Pontiac Stroker, Andy Frontzak and the guys at Engine Rebuilders & Supply were happy to oblige.
PurePower Technologies to Showcase Full Line of Products at AAPEX 2017
PurePower Technologies, a remanufacturer of diesel fuel injectors and turbochargers for the aftermarket, will be exhibiting its line of new and remanufactured diesel fuel injectors, air management systems and fuel management components at AAPEX 2017 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas on Oct. 31- Nov. 2.
Earl’s Unveils Assortment of New Products
Earl’s has announced the release of a huge assortment of new products, including LS/LT Oil Cooler and Oil Filter Adapters, Ultra Pro One-Way Check Valves, LS Oil Pressure Gauge Adapters, LS Oil Cooler Block-Off Plates, Swivel-Seal Banjo Hose Ends, Brake Adapters, Metric Uni-Flare Adapters, Metric Brake Tees, and LS Dry Sump Adapters.
Is the End in Sight for the Internal Combustion Engine?
My wife has a weekly subscription to a London-based magazine called The Economist. The magazine has been around since 1843 and exists to take part in “a severe contest between intelligence, which presses forward, and an unworthy, timid ignorance obstructing our progress.”
Core Sourcing Heads & Blocks
Cores are the heart and soul of the engine rebuilding business. If you don’t have a core, you don’t have an engine to rebuild. The challenge is getting the right cores that are in demand, and at a price that you and your customers can afford.
Power Test Acquires Superflow
Power Test Inc., a dynamometer and custom test stand manufacturer, has acquired SuperFlow Technologies/Hicklin Engineering. Power Test CEO Alan Petelinsek will be working closely with former owner and now general manager Scott Giles and division manager Dave Arsenault to integrate best practices between the companies.
1959 Austin-Healey 3000 MK I 3.0L 183ci Engine
When we stopped by R&R Engine and Machine to say hello to owner Bryan Menke, the last thing we were expecting in a diesel-focused shop was to stumble upon this 1959 Austin Healey 3000 MK I 3.0L 183ci engine. Obviously, we just had to learn more about it.
