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.
Old Fire Trucks Need Engine Work Too
Preserving a fire truck may involve rebuilding its engine. Some older trucks need engine work because the power plants spent hours running large pumps and equipment, rather than racking up road miles. This could mean added business for creative engine builders, but it might also cause the rebuilder to ask questions. Find the answers here.
Federal-Mogul Motorparts Sealed Power Vintage Line for Classic American Engines
The Sealed Power Engine Parts brand has introduced an extensive line of vintage replacement engine components covering millions of classic American passenger vehicles manufactured between 1928 and 1980. The new Sealed Power Vintage product line includes original equipment-design pistons, piston rings, gaskets, engine bearings and valvetrain components updated and enhanced to today’s quality standards.
Lingenfelter Performance Engineering Forged LSA Piston and Ring Set
Lingenfelter Performance Engineering announces the release of its forged 4.070-inch LSA piston and ring set for GM LSA, LS3 and LS9 engine blocks. Designed to work in combination with the wide variety of supercharger pulleys and supercharger upgrades available from Lingenfelter for the LSA engine.
New Engine Bearings Announced
King Engine Bearings has introduced its new catalog that contains, among other technical details, competitive interchanges for some of the world’s most prestigious vehicles.
Engine Pro Joins Must See Racing for Sixth Year
Engine Pro has renewed its marketing partnership with Must See Racing (MSR) sprint car series for a sixth year. Engine Pro president, Don Weber said, “For us, MSR represents an exciting series that is fast, fun and promotes automobile racing at the grass roots level. That’s a great venue for Engine Pro.”
Easy-Run Engine Test Stands
Easy-Run Engine Test Stands are a solution for starting and testing engines before they are installed in a vehicle. Easily test new, used or rebuilt engines, detect leaks, tune, and properly break in camshafts. With the high expense of labor and paint cost, you can detect engine problems before installation in the vehicle, thereby avoiding the potential need to remove and reinstall the engine.
Choosing the Right Camshaft for a Performance Engine
A camshaft is nothing more than a cast iron or steel shaft with a series of lobes strategically placed along its length. Each lobe opens and closes a valve by moving a lifter, pushrod and rocker arm, or in the case of an overhead cam engine by moving a cam follower or direct valve action. However, choosing the right camshaft is not only the cornerstone of building a performance engine, but also its centerpiece.
Insane 12-Rotor Wankel Engine
This 12-rotor Wankel engine built by Tyson Garvin has three times the number of rotors found in Mazda’s Le Mans-winning 787B.
Corvette “Build Your Own Engine” Program Returns
Back in 2010 General Motors decided to let Corvette owners build their own engine and sell that opportunity as a factory option. Those who bought a Z06 or ZR1 Corvette and paid $5,800 and signed up for the program traveled to GM’s Wixom, Mich. “Performance Build Center” and rolled up their sleeves.
Edelbrock Victor Jr. CNC Cylinder Heads for HEMI Engines
Edelbrock’s new Victor Jr. CNC cylinder heads are designed for high output 650+ hp Chrysler 426-572 HEMI engines. They feature fully CNC machined 170cc combustion chambers and seats CNC blended into cast ports for optimal performance. They also feature a 245cc intake runner volume and a revised exhaust valve angle to accommodate larger intake valves.
Racing Engine Rule Issues for 2015
As a performance engine builder for customers driving in various racing associations, keeping up with rules changes from the numerous organizations can be a challenge. Josh Tennis, head technician at GPM Race Engines in Eagle Rock, MO, and one of Engine Builder magazine’s new advisory board members, said speaking from his experience, it’s up to the shop to investigate engine-related rule updates.
Tax Strategies For Engine Shops
Shop owners who are focused on serving their customers and operating efficiently are taking a little extra time to also get their financial house in order. They realize the value of the ABCs of a well-managed business: A for attorney, B for banker and C for CPA. These trusted advisers could help you focus on your customers and your business, while also ensuring you operate legally, effectively and profitably.
Thunderbird Boat Fires Its Allison Aircraft Engines
The famous Thunderbird fires up one of her massive Allison aircraft motors for the crowd at the 2011 Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance.
