SEMA Announces Battle Of The Builders Top 12 Finalists
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced the Top 12 finalists in the fourth annual SEMA Battle of the Builders competition – the event that determines the builder the aftermarket community considers best.
LIQUI MOLY to Exhibit Expanded Oil Range at AAPEX and SEMA Shows
At AAPEX, LIQUI MOLY will present a whole range of new motor oils, including a state-of-the-art oil for the latest Audi and Volkswagen models, a new development for Porsche and a whole range of oils with special wear protection.
International Engine of the Year Awards 2017 Announced
The Ferrari 3.9-liter V8 took the top honors in the 2017 International Engine of the Year Awards. See what other engines took home accolades this year.
You Better Think – How to Find Your Niche in a Competitive Market
It was Aretha Franklin who said, ‘You better think…’ many years ago, and while she wasn’t speaking about engine building, the statement still applies to the engine builder’s business. Too often in this industry, and in any business for that matter, the status quo or how things have always been done is the standard. In
The Fuel Injection Phenomenon – What Normally (Naturally) Aspirated Engine Builders Need to Know
On a basic level, fuel injection just looks really cool. The intake on a fuel injected power plant is the most visible part of the engine while the ram tubes, injectors and fuel lines make it look intricately sleek. With recent developments, simple mechanical fuel injection (MFI) is also useful for a level of complex
Solving High Oil Temperatures, Oil Starvation and Oil Foaming
Charles Navarro of LN Engineering manufactures engine components for Porsche. He has worked alongside Driven Racing Oil to create products that fix certain engine issues.
BMW S65 V8 Engine
This BMW S65 V8 engine was run in the Continental Tire Challenge inside a BMW M3, but is now a SCCA Touring 1 class motor. The engine came into Hutter Racing Engines in need of new rings, pistons, a tightening up of the cylinder walls, a valve job, and more.
Rein Automotive Genuine Anti-Vibration Parts
CRP Automotive offers a line of Rein Automotive genuine anti-vibration parts for a wide variety of popular applications on leading European makes and models from 1985 through to today.
Amsoil Synthetic Dual-Clutch Transmission Fluid
AMSOIL has introduced a new synthetic fluid for dual-clutch transmissions (DCTs). AMSOIL Synthetic DCT Fluid’s superior frictional properties protect against shudder and gear clashing to consistently produce fast, smooth shifts.
Ford Wins Pole and LM GTE Pro Class at Le Mans 50 Years After First Win
History has been made! The No. 68 (Joey Hand (US), Dirk Müller (GER), and Sébastien Bourdais (FRA)) wins the 84th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Fifty years after Ford’s legendary 1966 victory, the twin-turbo Ford EcoBoost V6 race engine and Ford Chip Ganassi No. 68 wins Le Mans.
Snap-on Essentials for the Shop
Tools matter when it comes to getting the job done right, and Snap-on continues to be at the forefront of innovation, developing new solutions to ensure engine builders are ready for even the most challenging task.
Bosch Expands Aftermarket Product Lines
Robert Bosch LLC has announced the addition of 18 new SKUs in the month of June to its aftermarket product lineup. Additions were made to the braking, rotating machine, spark plug and fuel pump product lines. Two new SKUs have been added to the Bosch Blue Disc Brake Pads product line, extending coverage for late-model
International Engine of the Year 2016 Award Winners
Day two of the Engine Expo saw the 18th annual International Engine of the Year awards take place. In front of a capacity audience, UKIP Media and Events CEO, Tony Robinson, got proceedings underway. Ferrari’s 3.9L V8 Biturbo engine was the big winner of the day.
Honing Aluminum Blocks
Manufacturers who produce “linerless” hypereutectic aluminum blocks today include Audi, BMW, Honda, Mercedes, Porsche, Volkswagen, Volvo, and Yamaha. Most late-model engines have aluminum blocks to save weight, including most of the familiar domestic V8s such as Chevy LS, Ford 4.6L modular and 5.0L Coyote, and Chrysler 5.7L and 6.1L Hemi. Yet these have iron sleeves.
Revved Up – Why the Import Engine Market is on the Rise
For numerous reasons in recent years people have been fixing engine issues rather than replacing engines altogether, making for a strong outlook in the import engine market. There are several ways you can break into this market or improve your stance here if you’re already an import engine builder.
AMSOIL Reformulates European Car Formula 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil
AMSOIL European Car Formula 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil has been reformulated to further meet the lubrication needs of modern European gasoline and diesel cars and light trucks.
Tipping the Scales
The basics of engine balancing have not changed over the years, but some of the nuances have. The equipment used to balance crankshafts has also become more sophisticated, faster to learn and easier to use thanks to smarter software, better user interfaces and more informative display graphics.
Foreign Exchange – Profiting From Import Engine Rebuilds
Today, vintage European cars are once again becoming popular, and often for the very same reasons that made them take off almost 60 years ago. Happily, along with increasing interest in such cars comes a rise in demand for engine rebuilding services.
AMSOIL European Car Formula 0W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil
AMSOIL INC. has expanded its European Car Formula line to include AMSOIL European Car Formula 0W-40 Full-SAPS Synthetic Motor Oil. This full-SAPS 0W-40 viscosity for European applications is engineered to deliver maximum protection and performance while improving fuel economy.
Five of the Best Sounding Engine Notes
Happy Friday! These five engines make sweet, sweet music.
