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Elgin Industries Achieves Ford Q1 Quality Status

Elgin Industries, a leading Tier One manufacturer of original equipment engine and chassis components, has received Ford Q1 quality certification, one of the global automotive industry’s most prestigious product quality awards. In addition to Ford Q1 status, Elgin has earned dozens of quality awards and has received its certificates of registration for the ISO/TS 16949:2002

Brian Towns Joins Elgin Industries as OEM Sales Director

Brian Towns, a widely respected sales professional with extensive experience in the original equipment engine valvetrain category, has joined Elgin Industries as director of OEM sales. Towns will report to Elgin President Bill Skok. In his new position, he will oversee Elgin’s continued growth in the automotive and heavy duty OEM engine markets. The company

Elgin Industries Earns ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification

Elgin Industries has been certified to the ISO 14001:2004 environmental management systems standard, a global specification covering processes and practices necessary to limit environmental impact through significantly reduced energy and raw materials consumption and lower production of waste materials. “Elgin Industries has always been a leader in engineering and manufacturing technologies, and now we’re taking

Elgin Industries Named Navistar Diamond Supplier

Elgin Industries,a leading manufacturer of internal engine components, king pins andother precision-engineered products for the original equipment truckand automotive markets, has been honored as a Navistar Diamond Supplierby Navistar International Corp. Elgin is one of just 37 companies to earn the commercial vehiclemanufacturer’s premier award for product quality, delivery performanceand cost efficiency. The award was

2010 Elgin PRO-STOCK Performance Catalog Released

Elgin Industries has released its 2010 Elgin PRO-STOCK performancecatalog, featuring hundreds of new components and other solutions fortrack, street performance, off-road and marine applications. The fullyillustrated catalog highlights several key new product categories nowcovered by Elgin PRO-STOCK brand, including: • Internal engine components for GM LS and Vortec engines • Black Ice super-cryogenic engine parts

Elgin Industries Publishes 2010 Engine Parts Master Catalog

ElginIndustries has issued what it says is the largest and mostuser-friendly engine parts catalog in its 90-year history – the 2010Elgin Engine Parts Master Catalog for automotive, performance, marineand industrial applications. The new, 812-page catalog (No. EP-10) includes hundreds of additionalpart numbers for thousands of late-model and older domestic and importengines from more than 50

Elgin Industries Receives Eighth Consecutive ‘Preferred Partner’ Award from JASPER Engines & Transmissions

Forthe eighth consecutive year, Elgin Industries has received the“Preferred Partner” Award from JASPER Engines & Transmissions,North America’s largest remanufacturer of gasoline and dieseldrivetrain components. The award was presented to Elgin National Salesand Marketing Manager Rick Simko during JASPER’s Preferred PartnersBanquet held Sept. 10, in Jasper, IN.   Elgin, which supplies a wide array of precision-engineered

Executive Interview with Bill Skok, President of Elgin Industries

BillSkok is president of Elgin Industries, a leading global manufacturer oforiginal equipment and replacement engine and chassis products for theautomotive and commercial vehicle markets. Skok joined the company,founded in 1919 by his grandfather, Martin Skok Sr., as governmentsales administrator in 1985 and became vice president of OEM sales in1988. He was named president of the

Elgin Industries Launches 90th Anniversary Celebration

In1919, the world’s best-selling automobile was the Ford Model T and theindependent aftermarket was still in its formative stages. Yet,Czechoslovakian immigrant Martin Skok saw opportunity in the vehicleparts industry. In May of that year, Skok founded the company thatwould become Elgin Industries, which, 90 years later, continues toprove that a family-owned manufacturing business can thrive

Elgin Industries Named Exclusive Aftermarket Source of Eaton Diesel Engine Valves

Elgin Industries and Eaton Corporation have announced a new partnership in the marketing and distribution of premium-quality, OE-technology Eaton diesel valves for the replacement parts market. Effective immediately, Elgin is the exclusive source of the complete offering of Eaton-manufactured replacement valves for all diesel engine applications. One of the largest and most respected engine parts

Shop Solutions March 2024

I always keep a pair of needle nose pliers and a small, straight screwdriver in my blast cabinet to hold small parts when blasting.

The Latest on Lifters

For racing, a common trend to eliminate the problems associated with hydraulic lifters are the use of limited or short-travel hydraulic lifters. A reduction in plunger travel, which is usually about half that of a traditional full-travel lifter, reduces the amount of oil required to fill the lifter, which in turn reduces the compression of aerated oil.

Contingency Connection Delivers Hundreds of Thousands in Awards to Grassroots Racetracks

Remarkably, after 30 years, Contingency Connection remains a pioneer in the performance industry successfully operating the national Racer Rewards program and the AERA sponsored Engine Professional & Performance Shop Rewards program. Both programs provide consistent support to racers, tracks, performance shops, and sponsors–establishing Contingency Connection as a trusted partner in the motorsports community. Jackie Ressa of Contingency Connection tells us, “Manufacturers that understand

LS Valvetrains: Take Something Good and Make it Better

I’m not sure anyone ever complained about the performance of a Gen III or Gen IV small block Chevy as they came from the factory. Let’s face it, they run good and some of them are downright wicked. But, thanks to engine builders and aftermarket performance parts, there’s always a way to make them run

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Air-Cooled Flat Six Twin Plug 3.4L Porsche Engine

Everyone has their favorite engines for one reason or another, and Workshop 5001 owner Marlon Goldberg will argue the air-cooled flat six Porsche engine is one of the best ever. Marlon has a rich background in Porsche cars and engines having worked for Porsche dealerships and at Singer Vehicle Design – a Porsche restoration company.

Valves, Rocker Arms & Pushrods

Just keep in mind your application, your rpm range and horsepower goals. The valvetrain puzzle falls into place from there.

Women in Motorsports: Nikole Durbin

Nikole Durbin started working at Pro Car Associates in November 2018 and you’d be hard-pressed to find another person as passionate about cars, racing and engine building than her.

964 3.6L Porsche Engine

Wanting to improve his Porsche RS America to a similar level as a Singer Vehicle Design or Gunther Werks build, Joshua Wekstein didn’t have $750,000 to spend. Instead, he enlisted the help of Porsche experts Mirage International, Xtreme Cylinder Heads and Dawes Motorsports, among others, to rebuild his RS America and its 964 3.6L engine. Find out how this unique build turned out!

Why Size and Strength Matters with Pushrods

When you start modifying OHV engines from their stock form – meaning low speed, light load, and rpms in the 6,000 to 6,500 range – the dynamics change. Installing a hot cam with more lift and duration means you’ll also have to upgrade the pushrods and valve springs to handle the higher engine speeds and loads.

Air-Cooled Flat Six Twin Plug 3.4L Porsche 911 Engine

Workshop 5001 owner Marlon Goldberg will argue the air-cooled flat six Porsche motor is one of the best engines ever, and it’s a key element to making a 911 the great car that it is. Workshop 5001 recently restored a ’72 911 using mixed and matched parts from different eras of 911s to create a ‘what if’ car. It features an engine from a 1986 911. “For me it’s all about the motor in the car. The chassis is obviously done to the highest level, but it’s the house for this badass motor,” an air-cooled flat six twin plug 3.4L engine. Find out what went into this ‘holy grail’ of Porsches!