PRI Offers Race Engine Builders Opportunities to Increase Efficiencies, Profit in 2012
The PRI Trade Show is being held December 1-3, 2011, in the North/South Building of the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando, Fla. It is open to the racing trade only. You must be part of a racing business or professional race team to gain admission. “The PRI Trade Show is where you go when
Pro Stock Engine Technology
For a gearhead it’s always interesting to look at the upper echelons of motorsports to see what’s ticking under the hood. F1, Sprint Cup, and endurance cars are all fairly engaging from an engine perspective, but nothing tops drag racing for its sheer power, variety and ingenuity. In a single event you have vehicles competing
EngineQuest Announces 2011 IMCA ‘Head to Vegas’ Promotion
EngineQuest(EQ) launched its "Head to Vegas" promotion on July 1. The grand prizewinner will receive a seven-day, six-night trip for two to attendIMCA’s Duel in the Desert event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway inNovember. The Grand Prize includes airfare for two to Las Vegas, groundtransportation to and from the hotel, a six-night stay at
Dura-Bond Promotes Bob McBroom to VP Operations, Engineering
In his new position, McBroom will lead Dura-Bond’s efforts to oversee engineering, production, environmental, new product development, new production processes and maintenance activities. He will lead an experienced team to facilitate future growth of the company. Dura-Bond has seen strong growth in the aftermarket during the last two years. Bob has been with Dura-Bond for
Quarter Mile Foundation To Raffle Mondello ‘Vintage Rat’ Engine for PROJECT 1320
“Mary and I discussed the Project 1320 Raffle Engine and with Joe’s crew at the Mondello Technical Center,” said Hrudka. “Everyone at the Technical Center is fully committed to completing the engine well in advance of the drawing. Mary told me, ‘Joe would want this engine finished. It will be a wonderful tribute and a
Coughlin Brothers Announce New Pro Stock Engine Business
Coughlin Brothers Racing, an entity owned by drag racers John, Troy, Mike and Jeg Coughlin Jr., has announced a partnership with Nick Ferri and Roy Simmons to build a state-of-the-art engine shop that will produce Pro Stock racing motors for consumers around the world. "We are extremely excited to align ourselves with Nick and Roy,"
AERA Announces Engine Rebuilding, Machining Certificate Program
Rather than a test to prove understanding, AERA has chosen to offer a comprehensive online training program leading to diploma-quality certificates in Cylinder Heads and Engine Machining. Technicians who successfully earn either certificate will hold proof that they have an elevated understanding of fundamentals of machining, measuring tools, shop safety, fasteners, engine theory, engine diagnosis,
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JAC and Navistar to Produce and Market Commercial Trucks and Diesel Engines in China
Anaffiliate of Navistar International Corp. and Anhui JianghuaiAutomobile Co. Ltd. (JAC) have signed a joint venture agreement todevelop, build and market advanced diesel commercial engines in China. In addition, an affiliate of NC2, a joint venture between Navistar andCaterpillar Inc., have also signed a joint venture agreement with JACto develop, build and market advanced commercial
Fel-Pro PermaTorqueMLS Performance Head Gaskets Seal Winning Engine In Recent Goody
Fel-Pro PermaTorqueMLS performance head gaskets from Federal-Mogul Corporation sealed Denny Hamlin’s race-winning Toyota engine in the recent NASCAR Sprint Cup Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville,VA, Speedway. This latest win continues the Fel-Pro brand’s dominance of professional stock car racing. “We had another great day on the track, with flawless sealing performance and a
Pre-War Engines: Vintage Technology, Modern Products
How have the changes in the market and the changes in vehicles affected shops specializing in vintage engines as well as those shops thinking about adding vintage to their list of services? The automotive enthusiast and collector market is a funny creature. While the actual mechanical evolution may sometimes run in opposite directions, the eras
Design Engineering, Inc Appoints ProRep Marketing for Representation in New England
ProRep Marketing, established in 1975 and headquarted in Enfield, CT, is a full service sales agency specializing in the high performance automotive market. Tom Miller, Design Engineering VP of Sales & Marketing commented, “ProRep Marketing has represented our company in eastern Canada and upstate New York for a number of years with proven professionalism, dedication
EngineQuest (EQ) Announces Winners of SEMA and AAPEX Cylinder Head and Prize Vault Giveaway Promotion
EngineQuest (EQ) is pleased to announce the winners of their 2009 AAPEX/SEMA show Cylinder Head and Prize Vault Giveaway promotion. The grand prize, a new set of cylinder heads, was won by Mark Wenzlaff (Yankton Automotive Machine) located in Yankton, SD. Both second and third place winners, Doug Fisher (Fisher & Sons) and Ray Terry
Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) Head Gasket Installation Procedures for Chrysler 2.0L and 2.4L Engines
Note: This information applies to models with a 2.0L SOHC/DOHC (naturally aspirated) or 2.4L engine. Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gaskets have been developed and released for use on the above models. The MLS gasket was released for production, as a running change, in the 1999 model year for all models except FJ. This new gasket
World Products Launches Full Circle Engine Assembly Plan
World Products, the well-known casting company and producer of thousands of hot street engines over the past decade, has made a radical change in its business practice. They are ceasing in-house engine assembly at their casting works in Ronkonkoma, NY and opening the door of opportunity to a network of engine building shops across the
Video Engine Inspection Can Show Internal Problems Without Complete Teardown
Used in hundreds of engines in hundreds of fleets around the world, here are some examples of how Shell LubeVideoCheck has helped save time and money for fleet operators. 1. Drain Interval Optimization A Shell LubeVideoCheck inspection was performed on a 6-cylinder diesel engine used in a fuel-transport tractor. The customer wanted to verify that
Free Brochures from Engine Repower Council to Help Shops Promote Fall Car Care Month
The Engine Repower Council (ERC) supports Fall Car Care Month and thinks it is a great opportunity for vehicle service technicians to educate consumers about remanufactured/rebuilt engines. To help in this effort, the Engine Repower Council is offering free consumer informational brochures to help service technicians communicate the advantages and benefits of engine repowering to
Valve Adjustment Procedures for Nissan SR20DE Engines
Each cylinder contains two intake valves and two exhaust valves. Each pair of valves is operated by one Y-shaped rocker arm. One valve in each pair contains a rocker arm guide which is not adjustable. The matching valve contains a replaceable shim. A hydraulic lash adjuster (HLA) is also included in the system and acts
2009 MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown Ends in Dramatic Fashion with Third Straight Championship for Pro Motor Engines
In a fierce neck-and-neck battle, the Pro Motor Engines team built a complete Chevrolet R07 race engine and successfully ran it for one minute in an incredible 19 minutes, 27 seconds, edging the Roush Yates Engines team of Mike Kasch and Jim Snyder by a mere 17 seconds (19 minutes, 44 seconds). In what was
Ford’s Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 Resumes Production; First Site to Build EcoBoost Engines
FordMotor Co. is resuming production at its storied Cleveland Engine PlantNo. 1, which becomes the first manufacturing site to build Ford’s newfuel-efficient EcoBoost engines. The plant, idled since 2007, is ramping up pre-production of 3.5-literEcoBoost V-6 engines that will be optional on the 2010 Lincoln MKS,Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and come standard on the