HPBG: The Power of Racing Fuels
An engine’s power potential depends on how much air it breathes and the fuel it burns. Engine modifications such as larger bores and longer strokes add displacement, which increase airflow and power. Bigger valves, CNC ported heads and a hotter camshaft with increased lift and duration also increase airflow for more power as engine rpms
SEMA Joins Forces To Repeal E15 Ethanol Mandates
The policy has led the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to permit the sale of gasoline with 15 percent ethanol content (E15), which SEMA described as "in order to meet artificial demands to sell biofuels." SEMA and the other involved organizations are calling on lawmakers to change the “Renewable Fuel Standard” (RFS), which is driving
Installing Shaft Mount Rocker Systems on Gen III Engines
For information specific to other shaft rocker systems you should refer to the manufacturer’s instructions. 1) The rocker arm roller tips must be immersed in oil for a minimum of 3 hours to allow full lubricant penetration of the roller tip and axle. A household ice tray works well for this purpose. Please note that it
Ford 7.3L Powerstroke May Experience ‘Cackle’ (Noisy) Injector
Application: • 1998-2003 Ford vehicles with 7.3L engines. Problem: Some vehicles may experience a misfire or “cackle.” Cause: The injectors in the 7.3L diesel run off of the high-pressure engine oil pump. The number 8 injector is the farthest away from the oil pump, causing a filling problem, which may result in a misfire. Ford
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
Livin
One of the only ways you can prove your worth as a race engine builder – besides on the racetrack, of course – is on a dynamometer. Being a shop without a dyno may be akin to running blindfolded: you can surely build a good engine, even a winning engine, but you probably won’t know
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
Crank It Up
Whether you think diesel crankshafts are the same as or different from their smaller gasoline counterparts, you’re right. Diesel crankshafts and rotating assemblies – like their cousins in the gas engine world – turn a linear motion from combustion into a rotating motion that can move a vehicle, supply power through a generator, pump oil
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
AAA Goes Public With Concerns About E15
From AAIA Capital Report The recent survey undertaken by AAA has pointed to the strong likelihood of consumer confusion, vehicle damage and voided warranties as a result of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) approval of the E15 blend of ethanol. AAA further called on regulators and the industry to stop the sale of E15
Using Customer Feedback to Improve Your Business
Feedback. We all seem to get it — whether we request it or not. But, as a business owner, feedback is generally accepted as a way to make improvements to your shop or services, and is even a helpful method to short-term and long-term business decisions. For most shop owners, customer feedback is often immediate,
Creating Team Spirit In Your Shop
Here are six easy steps that will not only help you create team spirit, but will help you build a more profitable, successful business at the same time. Step #1. Know your responsibilities. Teamspirit will always start with you: the business owner. As an owner, it’s your responsibility to set the goals of the company,
Camshaft Selection
When it comes to racing, sometimes the belief is that only custom-designed parts are good enough for a winning team. The question here is, do off-the-shelf components automatically have a performance handicap? In order to get to the bottom of the “Custom Grinds vs Catalog Specs” debate Engine Builder magazine reached out to experts at
Engine Blueprinting Basics
The top professional divisions in racing today for the most part run engines that are built to comply with a very strict set of rules for each series. In NASCAR, where the engines have been roughly the same 358 cid V8 for decades, the power output has steadily increased. Engines of the same brand that
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
Chevy
When the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette arrives late next year, it will be powered by a technologically advanced 6.2L V8 that delivers an estimated 450 horsepower and runs 0-60 mph in less than four seconds. The new Corvette LT1 engine, the first of the Gen 5 family of Small Block engines, combines several advanced technologies,
The Buck Stops Here
When companies don’t get the bottom-line results they want, it’s usually not their competition, the economy, or their people. Its’ usually the leader who has gotten stuck in their old ways of doing business and not willing to try new ideas or change. Start At The Top Company owners are 100% responsible for everything in
MAHLE Clevite Launches New MAHLE Original Filters Website
MAHLE Clevite Inc. recently launched its new MAHLE Original filters website at www.mahleoriginalfilters.com. The new website includes detailed information, advanced search features for both consumers and automotive repair shops, and informative videos that are specific to the comprehensive MAHLE Original filter product line. MAHLE Original aftermarket replacement filters provide coverage for oil, fuel, air and cabin
Make Your Customer Part of the Team by Taking Deposits on Engine Builds
I just could not imagine that he had time to contact me. Although I DO write for a major trade magazine in the automotive industry, I am not, no matter how much I may dream, a promising retail author. But after I woke up, I realized that there was a different type of message here.