Engine Builder’s Chrysler 392 Magnum V8 Engine on ebay
Engine Builder magazine’s Chrysler 392 Magnum V8 engine will be back up for auction on eBay Motors in 2015. This Chrysler 318 turned 392 Magnum produces 477 HP at 5800 RPM and 481 lb. feet of torque. The auction is running right now and will be open to anyone in the U.S. Proceeds will benefit the Independence Fund.
Speed-Pro Crowns Performance Engine Builder of the Year
Tom Nickerson, owner of NVR Racing, in Butler, WI, was named the 2014 Performance Engine Builder of the Year, sponsored by Speed-Pro POWERFORGED Pistons and Engine Builder magazine. Nickerson was presented the award by Engine Builder magazine publisher Doug Kaufman at a press conference Friday at the Performance Racing Industry Show (PRI) in Indianapolis.
Engine Builder Magazine to Co-Host Tech Seminars at PRI
Engine Builder magazine, in conjunction with Auto Video Inc., will co-host two technical training seminars at the 2014 Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis. Analytical expert Ron Bilyeu will lead the free training courses held Friday and Saturday during the show.
Engine Builder Magazine Celebrates 50 Years
In October 1964, Babcox Publications printed and mailed Volume 1, Issue 1 of Automotive Rebuilder, starting a 50-year history of serving the automotive parts rebuilding industry. No one can say the trip has been easy. We’ve had a lot of history, some of which has been up and down. We’re moving a lot faster today than when we first started, and we’ve left some long trails in this industry. Last month, we reminisced on 50 years of the automotive aftermarket industry.
Engine Builder 50th Anniversary
The next time you’re on a TV game show or playing trivia with friends, and the question is, “What is the most significant month in the history of the transportation industry?” let me suggest that you answer, “October 1964.” May I present the evidence for my argument? October 1, 1964: The world’s first high-speed rail
Win $1,000, an iPad and Engine Builder Bragging Rights
If you haven’t nominated your shop to be recognized as tops in this industry, you better hurry. The deadline for online nominations in the annual Performance Engine Builder of the Year Award is Sept. 30! Just go to www.topperformanceshop.com and fill in the required fields.
National Performance Warehouse Acquires Engine Rebuilders Warehouse
In its first acquisition of 2014, National Performance Warehouse (NPW) has purchased Engine Rebuilders Warehouse (ERW), one of Florida’s largest traditional and performance engine parts businesses. Engine Rebuilders Warehouse has been in business since 1980 serving machine shops, engine builders and jobbers in Florida. ERW is a specialist in marketing and selling engine related parts
Engine Builder Shop Solutions May 2014
Plastic Fantastic For many years, bolt boots have been the primary way to protect the crankshaft journal from damage during piston installation. Some shop supply companies sell long steel tubes that serve as guides to help align the rod to the journal. These help align the rod, but can also damage the journal surface. For
2014 Performance Engine Builder of the Year Contest
Nominations for the 2014 Performance Engine Builder of the Year Award, sponsored by Speed-Pro POWERFORGED Pistons and Engine Builder magazine are now being accepted. Applications for the award can be found at the official award website, topperformanceshop.com, along with complete rules and prize descriptions. We’ll announce the winner at a special presentation during the 2014 AETC in Indianapolis,
April Engine Builder Shop Solutions
Combustion Chamber Molds When making chamber molds for a variety of purposes, including holding up the valves on the assembly bench, (as opposed to a beanbag or shop rag) common auto body filler (Bondo) works very well. It’s fast and very inexpensive. Just mix the body filler and fill chambers of an assembled head. The
Kroyer Racing Engines is 2013 Performance Engine Builder of the Year
The staff of Engine Builder and a panel of industry professionals, including presenting sponsor Driven Racing Oil have selected Kroyer Racing Engines of Las Vegas as their choice for the “Performance Engine Builder of the Year” award for 2013. Kroyer Racing Engines’ partner, Kevin Kroyer has been involved in racing since he was a kid.
March 2014 Engine Builder Shop Solutions
Serve Up Cylinder Support on a Torque Plate Honing motorcycle or powersport cylinders can be difficult. The thin bottom portion of the cylinder often protrudes 1”-3” below the cylinder assembly, and if this thin/bottom portion of the cylinder is not supported during the honing process, the hone tends to push the cylinders outward instead of
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
Hooker Headers Builder Series Components
Hooker Headers New Builder Series is designed to help header fabricators build their own custom exhaust systems. For GM LS engines, Hooker offers both 3/8” mild steel and investment cast stainless steel warp-resistant flanges. Proprietary 304 stainless steel merge collector with Hooker’s revolutionary internal attenuation spear is perfect for not only LS engine builders but
December Issue Shop Solutions for Engine Builders
Piston Ring Gapping Tip Some of you may know this ring end gapping tip, but I have never seen it anywhere. Not even in ring package instructions. This has to do with checking the flimsy oil rail gaps. Most conventional size bores are not much of a problem. The rails on those sizes usually have a lot
Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center Students Are Top Hot Rod Builders
Team Moroso, from Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center in Choctaw, Okla., defeated 22 other schools from across the nation to win the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow National Championship recently at the PRI Trade Show in Indianapolis. School instructor Jim LaFevers tutored a six-student group that broke the event’s national record in breaking down and then
November Issue Engine Builder Shop Solutions
Jeep 3.8L Oil Pressure Problem Many late model 3.8L Jeep engines are losing oil pressure at the oil pump due to failure of the bypass valve. This results in destruction of not only the crankshaft, but the connecting rods. To fix the problem, you need to find the bypass valve inside the plastic timing cover.
2013 Performance Engine Builder Named at PRI Show
Kroyer Racing Engines of Las Vegas, NV, was named the 2013 Performance Engine Builder of the Year at a press conference held Thursday at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) tradeshow in Indianapolis. The award, presented by Engine Builder magazine publisher Doug Kaufman, was sponsored by Driven Racing Oil. The staff of Kroyer Racing Engines was
Engine Builder Magazine Updates its Website
Engine Builder magazine is proud to announce it has launched its redesigned website. Featuring an updated look for the news and products sections of the website, the launch was scheduled to coincide between the industry’s top engine building and performance tradeshows that occur in late fall. The website is a true resource for engine builders
Roush Yates To Release Championship Technology to Engine Builders
The same technology used to build winning engines for Roush Yates Engines will soon be available to independent engine builders around the world. Mooresville, NC – Roush Yates capped off their winning season in dirt racing with two National Series Championships in 2013. Josh Richards brought home the World of Outlaws (WoO) Late Model Series
