A Look at Lead Times
Lead times are no longer months upon months as they were in the middle of 2020 and throughout 2021, but the situation is still of some concern, and it’s forced engine builders to get creative at times.
Erson Custom Camshafts
Erson custom-ground camshafts are ground on premium American made cores and feature superior straightness, profile accuracy, surface finish and base circle runout.
CNC Update: Features and Automation
Precision is key when it comes to automotive parts; the complex designs of connecting rods, pistons and rings, blocks, cylinder heads, and other parts require super tight tolerances that are getting more and more difficult to be met by hand or with other machining processes outside of CNC.
Erson Cams Pushrods
Erson Cams, which produces top quality camshafts for all types of racing, has released new performance pushrods. The purshrods are manufactured from 4130 aircraft quality seamless chrome moly, have centerless ground and fully hard turned 210° radius ends, and are black oxide coated. They have a through hardened and carburized tube with greater than 58
World Products Motown LS / Small Block Chevy Hybrid Block
The block allows utilization of affordable small block components, while taking advantage of the LS engine’s high-flowing cylinder heads.
5.9L Cummins-Swapped Chevy C10
This custom 1969 Chevrolet C10 is an impressive restoration to say the least, but its outer appearance isn’t the only attraction. Underneath the hood is a 5.9L Cummins engine that makes around 800 horsepower. Check it out!
Twin-Turbo 5.0L Coyote Engine
Ryan Hargett of Hargett Automotive & Performance recently won the Super Street Small Block Power Adder class at the 2022 Summit Midwest Drags with an average ET of 7.577 at 185 mph, making him the 8th fastest drag-n-drive car in the top 100, and the fastest ever in that class. Helping achieve this feat is a 2011 Mustang with a twin-turbo 5.0L Coyote engine. You’ve got to see this!
ProMAXX Tool Cylinder Head Repair Kit
The kit comes complete, packaged in a convenient case with a precision drill bit, tap, locking fluid, ProSerts, and insert tool, all made right here in the United States of America.
Engine Builder Attends SBI’s 40th Anniversary Gala
If there’s anything that these past couple years has demonstrated, it’s that nothing is for certain in life or in business. In these days of such ever-changing environments, economies, consumer habits and the like, it’s more than impressive when a company reaches a major milestone. In July, the team at S.B. International, located in Nashville,
Heavy-Duty Diesel Replacement Parts
Heavy-Duty diesel vehicles and machines have their fair share of flaws, and it’s important for owners and contractors to know about common failures and what replacement parts they’ll need for a fix.
Goodson Neway Valve Seat Covers
Neway Valve Seat Cutters have been around for years. The cutter assemblies first appeared in the Goodson catalog in 1994 but the replacement blades have been included since 1988. Quality engineering and ease of use are hallmarks of the Neway Seat Cutting System and it has changed little over the years. Key features include: Adjustable
Manley Performance Expands Piston Offerings For Toyota 3UR-FE Engines
Manley Performance has recently added a new piston offering to its Platinum Series lineup.
Carter Expands Line of Fuel Pump Assemblies
Carter’s new line of Fuel Pump Assemblies meet the demanding requirements of both gasoline and diesel engines across many vehicle makes and models.
Shop Solutions March 2022
Check out these Shop Solutions from builders across the country!
QMP Racing’s MC-1: A Game Changer for Measuring Components
Brad Lagman’s MC-1 is a holistic approach specifically designed to eliminate human error and support the engine builder with value-added tooling that brings accuracy, repeatability, reproducibility and assurance to the high-performance engine building community. As more and more long-time experts in this industry become scarce, the need to replace their knowledge of touch and feel with instruments such as a micrometer is imperative.
IPD Xtra Partners with Diesel Emissions Service
IPD, a supplier of high-quality replacement parts for heavy-duty diesel engines, has announced a new partnership to fall under its IPD Xtra brand with Diesel Emissions Service and its Redline Emissions Products brand. “IPD Xtra is comprised of carefully selected partnerships with other manufacturers that share our commitment to quality and are a strong fit
Romi VT Series Vertical CNC Lathes
This Romi CNC Lathe can handle up to 99 tons on chuck.
Speedway Motors Launches Cover Car Contest
Speedway Motors has announced it will celebrate customers and their cars during Customer Appreciation Week, July 26-30, with giveaways and a contest to be on the cover of their Race, Street or Muscle catalog. “Customer Appreciation Week is our way of recognizing all of the hours, blood, sweat and tears our customers are putting into
Proform Shark Gray Big Block Chevy Valve Covers
Proform’s big block Chevy Shark Gray valve covers are manufactured from heavy-gauge steel that’s 20% thicker than typical aftermarket valve covers, greatly reducing the likelihood of leakage around the valve cover flange area.
Holley EFI Terminator X Stealth 4150 and 4500 Throttle Bodies
The 4150-series is available in three finishes (shiny, gold and black) and the 4500-series is available in two finishes (shiny and black).
