The Snap-on Two-Piece 3/8-inch Drive Impact Swivel Extension Set
The new Snap-on Two-Piece 3/8-inch Drive Impact Swivel Extension Set (202IPFX) gives professional engine builders superior access to fasteners that are difficult to reach straight on, such as transmission bolts, drive line bolts, exhaust manifold bolts and cylinder heads. “Engine builders are always looking for tools with the versatility and increased efficiency of our new 202IPFX
The Volkswagen Beetle Celebrates 65th Anniversary in the United States
This month, the Volkswagen Beetle celebrates 65 years since it first arrived in the United States in January 1949. That year, a Volkswagen “Type 1,” or Beetle, was shipped to New York City by Ben Pon, Sr., a Dutch businessman and the world’s first official Volkswagen importer. That car—and another, subsequent Beetle—found buyers the same
BorgWarner Launches its New Low-Friction Timing Chain
BorgWarner’s next-generation 6.35 mm inverted tooth silent engine timing chains are launching on engines from Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Hyundai, General Motors Korea and one Chinese automaker. The innovative engine timing chain is designed to reduce friction, resulting in as much as 0.3 to 0.6 percent improvement in fuel economy based on customer testing. BorgWarner will produce
PERA Sets Dates For Annual Fall Conference
The Production Engine Remanufacturers Association (PERA) will hold its 69th annual Fall Conference Sept.17-19 at the Seelbach Hilton Louisville, Louisville, KY. The conference programs are devised to stress the importance of good communication between all levels of the industry, as well as the general public, and continue the association’s mission on the necessity for continual education in
Land Speed Racing Takes Flight
The East Coast Timing Association (ECTA) might be a mystery to some motorsports fans. For nearly 20 years, its vehicle and motorcycle racing venues have been held at two defunct airports east of the Mississippi. But those in the know will tell you that the Speed Trials group is one of a number of automotive land
Creating Lasting Customer Loyalty Before They Even Win a Race
While providing good engine rebuilding work is an essential component of customer satisfaction, perhaps even more important — when it comes to cultivating loyalty — is delivering exceptional customer service. After all, customers expect us to rebuild and engine or get more horsepower out of it. What they don’t expect is a convenient, easy and
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Future Alternative Fuels Could be a Gas
Alternative fuels such as E85 and biodiesel that were once considered fringe fuels are now mainstream. You can burn any mixture of gasoline and E85 in any vehicle that is Flex Fuel capable. As for biodiesel, blends ranging from B05 (5% biodiesel) to B100 (100% biodiesel) are being used in all kinds of diesel applications.
4 Ways to Personalize Your Website Brand
What makes you stand out from your competition? Whether you’re the customer service leader, have the best service techs in town or offer the widest selection of aftermarket wheels in the state, the unique value proposition you offer is your brand identity. Your website is your first opportunity to showcase that unique value proposition, so
Put Real Horsepower Into Your Hot Rod with COMP Cams’ Thumpr Camshafts
You’ve built your dream car. Now make your dream of an aggressive-sounding, high-performance ride come true with a Thumpr Camshaft. With the combination of early intake valve opening, long exhaust duration and a generous amount of overlap, Thumpr Cams from COMP Cams maximize your engine’s nasty-idling characteristics without negatively impacting streetability. Thumpr Cams offer performance and aggressive
Mike’s Racing Heads Designs New Edelbrock 15-Degree SB Chevrolet
Mike Androwick of Mike’s Racing Heads has been a cylinder head porter all his life. In NHRA Pro Stock he worked alongside Richard Maskin, Bob Glidden and Larry Morgan. In big-block Modified oval track racing series in the northeast, he provided 60 sets of racing heads, winning the 2013 championship with Brett Hearn. For 2014 drag racing
Hamburger’s Performance Takes the Drama Out of LS Swaps
Thanks to its light weight and highly efficient design, GM’s LS-engine series has become the go-to replacement for the traditional Chevy small block or big block. However, swapping one of these updated powerplants into a classic vehicle presents a number of fitment issues with the factory oil pan. Now Hamburger’s Performance has made swapping a
Danny Popp Wins Goodguys Autocrosser of the Year with Holley EFI
Autocross champion Danny Popp piloted his Holley equipped 1972 Corvette to win the Goodguys Autocrosser of the Year. The finals were held at the Goodguys Southwest Nationals Event in Scottsdale, AZ, November 15th -17th, 2013. The ’72 Corvette has been in the Popp family for quite some time, but Popp has modified it for autocross
Shelby American Commemorates 50th Anniversary FIA Cobra with Special Edition Car
In 1964, Shelby American, which today is a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc., introduced the FIA version of the small-block Cobra, which competed in the 1964 World Manufacturers Championship series against the likes of Aston Martin, Jaguar and Corvette. To celebrate the birth of the 289 Ford-powered roadsters, Shelby American will offer
AFIS Announces a New, High-Quality Range of Fast-Reaction Fuel Injectors
Entering its fourth consecutive year as NHRA contingency sponsor, AFIS has announced a new, high quality range of fast-reaction fuel injectors. Named FRT, they suit high-performance street cars and racing cars as diverse as Pro Mod to Sport Compacts. Significantly, the major advantage of FRT injectors is their reaction time due to a new electronic
PRI Trade Show Organizers Call Return to Indianapolis a ‘Spectacular Success’
Show organizers for the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) tradeshow in December said they received positive feedback from exhibitors describing the amount of business they were able to do. Organizers and attendees alike said they were pleased with the number of exhibitors and buyers during the three-day show at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Tens
Book Report: How to Build Big-Inch Mopar Small-Blocks
At one time, if you wanted big horsepower in your Mopar muscle car or truck, your choices were limited to a big-block swap or a coveted Hemi. At the very least, you needed different engine mounts, K-members, transmissions, headers, etc. – and Hemis have never been cheap! But now there’s another way to get more
New Magnum Performance Gaskets Welcomed at PRI Show
Indianapolis, IN – The 2013 Performance Racing Industry Trade Show, held December 12-14 at the Indiana Convention Center, was undoubtedly the biggest and best in the show’s long-running history. It was the perfect opportunity for the “who’s who” of the racing and street performance business to get acquainted with the new line of Magnum Performance
PML Offers Deep Transmission Pan for the C5 Corvette
PML has added a great looking, solid construction, transmission pan to its line of products especially for automobile enthusiasts. PML designed this transmission pan specifically for C5 Corvette owners who push their Corvettes to the limit and for owners who just want to take care of their Corvettes. This pan would also be useful for
Elgin Industries Opens Distribution Facility and Plans Additional Manufacturing Operations
Elgin Industries, one of North America’s leading manufacturers of original equipment (OE) and replacement engine and chassis components, has opened a standalone product distribution facility in Elgin, IL. The new facility will serve the growing packaging, private label and specialized shipping requirements of aftermarket distributors and other customers served by the company. The new distribution
