Fidanza Engineering Gets New Ownership, New Name
Now doing business as Fidanza Performance, the company will be lead by ten year company veteran, current president and now owner, Jeff Jenkins. “Lou has been producing great products under the Fidanza name for nearly 20 years and has grown Fidanza to a world recognized brand.” says Fidanza Performance’s new owner/president, Jeff Jenkins. "And we
Trick Flow to Build Big Block Ford For 2013 Summit Racing SuperSeries Top Class Champion
Trick Flow designed and assembled the 565 cubic inch big block Chevrolet engine that was part of the prize package awarded to Tim Butler, the 2012 Summit Racing SuperSeries Top Class Champion. Outfitted with Trick Flow PowerPort 360 cylinder heads modified by two-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Jason Line, the big block Chevy made 1,103
DEI to Sponsor 2013 Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge
Design Engineering (DEI) has announced their sponsorship of this worthwhile program designed to encourage high school teens to take an interest in the performance aftermarket by providing a series of competitions that exhibit their skill at breaking down and reassembling a small block Chevy according to event rules. The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine
Let’s Clean Up
Let’s talk about cleanliness. I mean really clean, not just on the surface. Ever walk into a business that looked clean initially, but really wasn’t? You could just tell. The next thing you know you’re looking closer at the places under tables and chairs, and then it’s pretty obvious it’s not very clean at all. I have very
Beseth, Corey Win $1,000 in Engine Pro’s ‘Top 5 of the Past 5’ Contest
Engine Builder and Engine Pro recently teamed up to offer the "Top 5 of the Past 5" awards to commemorate the last 5 years of Shop Solutions. We awarded both the Shop Solution authors and our readers who helped us choose the winners with cash prizes. Jeff "Beezer" Beseth of Beezer Built Inc., Newton Square,
Tight Engine Timing Belts Can Cause Havoc
If one day it sounded like a cat was being tortured under the hood, yougot out your trusty wrenches, loosened the generator mounting bolts,and tore up your knuckles as you used a pry bar, pipe or 2×4 to pryaway until it stoped making noise. You then tightened the bolts againand went on your merry way.
HPBG: Ed Pink Racing Engines
The staff of Engine Builder and a panel of industry professionals, including presenting sponsor Driven Racing Oil have selected Ed Pink Racing Engines of Van Nuys, CA, as their choice for the inaugural “Performance Engine Builder of the Year” award – and for good reason. With a body of work going back over 50 years,
Reputation Management: What Are Customers Saying About You?
A few years ago, social media took the world by storm. Search engines saw the opportunity to integrate ratings and reviews into local business directories. A wise move, seeing that statistics show that 78% of social networkers rate online reviews as important when making buying decisions. In today’s online environment, we are faced with an
Mitsubishi Connecting Rod Bearing Identification for 6G74 and 6G75 Engines
Accordingly, the number of connecting rod bearing selections is reduced from five to three. This information from Mitsubishi explains the bearing selection method for the new part. Applicable Vehicles. Due to the number of applicable Service Manuals, individual page numbers are not provided. Apply this information to the appropriate pages in section NOTE:
The Best of Engine Builder Shop Solutions Presented by Engine Pro
We’ve narrowed the field to the top 20 Shop Solutions, and now we need your help selecting the Top 5. All you need to do is read the submissions listed below, pick you favorite and click through to vote, it’s that simple! The best part? By voting, you get a chance to win one of
Automotive-Powered Inboard Hydroplanes
They’re fast, have power aplenty, can turn on a dime, and throw a huge column of water behind them. They’re called Inboard Hydroplanes and are one of the most exciting motorsports shows on water with their automotive powerplants. The Inboard Hydroplane The looks of these boats spell speed with fighter aircraft aerodynamics on both the
Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2013 Announced
For the first time in seven years, the list is comprised entirely of gasoline-powered engines, with no hybrid, all-electric or diesel powertrains to be found, in the recent announcement of Ward’s 10 Best Engines for 2013. While this result might seem to go against the grain of the industry’s push into alternative fuels and propulsion
Conducting A Successful Focus Group
By Bob Roberts, market research manager, Babcox Media The hope is that the dynamic of hearing others express their views will cause those present to think about the subject in some depth and take part in a group discussion. Typically these participants are current or potential customers or industry experts from whom you expect to
Engine Builder Magazine Names Ed Pink Racing Engines Performance Engine Builder of the Year
Engine Builder magazine, the onlymonthly trade publication dedicated to serving the business, technical andmarketing needs of the professional engine building industry announced Ed PinkRacing Engines as the winner of its inaugural “Performance Engine Builder of the Year” contest during theInternational Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS) in Indianapolis. “Weintended The Performance Engine Builderof the Year Award to
Using Your Next Best Marketing Tool
If you look at anyone you know under the age of about 30, just take a look at your kids, their lives are in the palm of their hands in the shape of a cell phone. Most use it for all their communications these days, including email, texting and Internet, particularly with the smart phones
Engine Builder Magazine To Announce Performance Engine Builder of the Year
EngineBuildermagazine, the only monthly trade publication dedicated to serving thebusiness, technical and marketing needs of the professional enginebuilding industry will announce the winner of its inaugural“PerformanceEngine Builder of the Year”contest, today,Friday, December 7, at 11:30 a.m.in the National Speed Sport News Industry Center on the trade showfloor at the International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS) inIndianapolis.
Prestolite Performance Launches A Search For The New ‘Mr. Gasket’
Prestolite Performance has announced the launch of the "Search for Mr. Gasket," the company’s first-ever contest that will give one lucky fan a one-year contract to become Mr. Gasket’s official spokesperson. “If you spend your weekends working under the hood, we’re looking for you,” said Rob Koller, brand manager for Mr. Gasket. “We’ve found
Dry Sump Oiling Systems
Dry sump oil systems are used on all kinds of racing applications from NASCAR, circle track, road course and Formula One racing to ProStock drag racing. Dry sump oil systems are even found in some current production applications such as the LS9, LS7 and LS3 engines in late model Corvette ZR1, ZO6 and Grand Sport
High Octane Educations
In October, you learned about the teachers at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, OH, involved in the school’s High Performance program. This one-year certification program provides hands-on, certified automotive training for skilled entry-level positions in automotive dealerships, independent garages and motorsports and other auto-related industries. Its auto department is recognized as a leader in training
$125,000 for the Search for a Champion Winner
Federal-Mogul’s widely acclaimed “Search for a Champion” racing sponsorship contest is now open, and grassroots racers can enter the contest now through December 31, 2012,by posting videos to the www.AlwaysaChampion.com website.The first 250 participants will receive free Champion “swag,” including a t-shirt, hat and a Search for a Champion racing decal. Sponsored by Federal-Mogul’s iconic