Cleaning Engine Parts
Cleaning is a time consuming, expensive process for most rebuilders. According to Engine Builder’s most recent Machine Shop Market Profile, rebuilders say they spend more than 15 percent of their total production time in cleaning. Safer, less toxic methods continue to gain a foothold in today’s professional shops.
EngineQuest 2015 Parts Catalog
EngineQuest’s 2015 parts catalog is packed with new and hard-to-find parts for many domestic and foreign applications and also contains detailed product specifications that will help you select the right part for the powertrain you’re working on.
Prolong Extended Life Engine Treatment
To protect gas and diesel engines for up to 12,000 miles, Prolong Super Lubricants offers Extended Life Engine Treatment, created to address the two leading causes of engine wear: damaging friction and heat.
The STURM Group and MAG IAS Group Present Engine Technology of the Future
The STURM Group and the MAG IAS Group are presenting a world premier: the STURM coating center ACCS TWS aligned with SPECHT machining centers. The two collaborating companies offer a turnkey plant for the series production of cylinder blocks with thermal bore coating.
Matthew Riddle Appointed President and CEO of Walbro Engine Management
Walbro Engine Management, a carburetor manufacturer and supplier of ignition, fuel delivery and storage components and systems, announced the appointment of Matthew Riddle as president and CEO. He will immediately assume responsibilities and will succeed Tony Martin, who has stepped down.
PERA Webinar with Ron Sledge of King Engine Bearings
PERA is kicking off its 2015 webinar program on May 13 with one from Ron Sledge of King Engine Bearings. Ron will address the topic of how materials and geometric features affect your bearing choice for each racing application.
King Engine Bearings 2015 Race Bearing Application Guide
King Engine Bearings has announced its new 2015 racing specific application guide. It includes many new popular applications for both domestic and import vehicles. It also includes information about King’s innovative pMax-Black metal structure and new geometric features.
CP-Carrillo High-Performance X-Style Pistons for Power Adder Engines
CP-Carrillo is introducing a new X-Style series of pistons for power-adder engines. These pistons include several advanced features including the ability to run narrower rods and shorter pins, often resulting in reduced weight for most applications.
Winning With Your Own Engines
As a tech official at RT 66 Drag Strip in Joliet, Ill., since 2004, I have had the opportunity to see hundreds of bracket racing engine combinations. As a bracket racer myself early in my drag racing career I’ve been able to build my own. I’ve had unique opportunities to learn how to build winners that can translate into dollars off the track as well.
Radium Engineering Ford Coyote Fuel Rail Kits
Radium Engineering has released its Coyote Fuel Rail Kit (PN 20-0173) and innovative Coyote Fuel Rail Plumbing Kit (sold separately) for the Ford 5.0L Coyote modular engine found in the 2011+ Ford Mustang (including Boss), Ford F-150, and Australian Ford Falcon.
Twenty Teams Now Qualified for Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge Finals
With five of 12 events complete in the 2015 Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge Season, 20 teams have earned their way to the Dual Championship roster. The teams continue to pull out amazing performances at each stop, besting times from last year and increasing the intense level of competition at each Engine Challenge.
Engine Pro Performance Roller Valve Lifters
Engine Pro has introduced a new line of U.S.A. made performance roller valve lifters that incorporate the most advanced alloys and technical features available. These lifters are available in both performance hydraulic and solid applications.
Edelbrock Rollin’ Thunder Camshaft For Small-Block Chevrolet Engines
Edelbrock is now offering a new Rollin’ Thunder camshaft for small-block Chevrolet engines. Edelbrock Rollin’ Thunder camshafts are designed to improve horsepower and torque, produce a great sounding performance idle and provide sufficient vacuum.
Turning Over Industrial Engine Business
Engine builders today are diversifying their businesses in order to maintain a healthy, steady stream of business and cash flow. One such area of opportunity lies within the industrial engine market. Industrial engines are a broad category that essentially covers any off road engine. Read how your shop can get in on the action.
Cadillac Next-Gen V6 Engine Led By 3.0L Twin Turbo
Cadillac has announced a new generation of V6 engines, led by an exclusive Twin Turbo V6 that will be one of the industry’s most advanced six-cylinder gasoline engines. It leverages the latest technology to balance efficiency, performance and refinement in the upcoming, top-of-the-range CT6 luxury performance sedan.
Design Engineering Ultra Sheath MA
Design Engineering’s new lightweight Ultra Sheath MA reflects direct and radiant heat that can cause damage to under-hood components, burn ignition wires and wiring, or damage brake and fuel lines. Designed as an upgrade to aluminum or foil sleeving, Ultra Sheath MA is constructed from a process that impregnates molten aluminum to the core fabric.
Five of the Best Sounding Engine Notes
Happy Friday! These five engines make sweet, sweet music.
Tuning Forced Induction Engines
Tuning a forced induction engine on a dyno can be a daunting task. Trying to tune an engine that will make lots of boost and a ton of power can be even more challenging. These engines tend to make so much power when they come on to the boost that they often will rip right through the RPM ranges you are trying to tune. This can be very frustrating to a novice tuner. Here’s something that may help.
2015 NASCAR Engine Rule Changes
Doug Yates CEO of Roush Yates Racing Engines, explains the new rule changes coming to NASCAR to make it more exciting for fans and teams in 2015.
New Engines Force New Pistons
As engines get smaller, motorists expect the same performance as a larger V6 or V8 but with the fuel economy of a four cylinder. Turbocharging makes little engines breathe big, but it also increases the load and temperature the pistons have to endure. This, in turn, requires pistons made of alloys that can withstand higher temperatures and combustion pressures. Yesterday’s castings won’t cut it for these kinds of applications.
