Cummins Recognized by Chrysler as 2012 Sustainability Supplier of the Year
Chrysler Group recently recognized Cummins Inc. as the 2012 Sustainability Supplier of the Year during the company’s 2012 Annual Strategy Meeting and Supplier Awards Ceremony on June 6 at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Nominations were based on the following criteria: • Significance to environmental, social and economic sustainability • Impact of the
Wet Sump and Dry Sump Oiling System Differences
Theuse of a wet or dry sump oiling system is often determined by the levelof competition and the racer’s budget. A wet sump system is based onthe original equipment oiling system, and can be enhanced with certaincomponents to improve oil control and increase power. A dry sump systemis designed for the top levels of racing
Power Adders: Turbos, Blowers and Nitrous
The engine can only inhale so much air because the atmospheric force that’s pushing air into the engine is only 14.7 lbs. per square inch at sea level. To make matters worse, atmospheric pressure decreases with elevation. Air density also decreases with temperature because hot air is thinner than cold air. Most stock naturally aspirated engines
Tips For Measuring Ring End Gaps
Usually when looking for ring specs, the manuals explain which direction to install the rings first and then somewhere towards the bottom of the page reference a bore (gauge) size for the liner. While the manuals may change in their wording the method to measure the end gap does not. Using a common 5.40? bore
Good Carbs And Bad Carbs
If you still have any small thought that slapping a quick kit into anold carb will be the end of it, you are deep in denial. For thatmatter, if you think that you can grab a new carb off the shelf andmake it work right, you are equally uninformed. This is important in that when
EPWI To Host AERA Tech & Skills Regional Conference in Denver
The AERA Tech & Skills Regional Conference will consist of five tech sessions and drag racer Tony Pedregon will be joining the event as a special guest. Lunch and snacks will be provided. This event takes place the day before the NHRA Mile High Nationals begin, so attendees can combine the conference with one
Diesel Connecting Rod Reconditioning
As a result, connecting rodreconditioning is a critical part of all diesel overhauls. Uponteardown, the old connecting rods are inspected, magnafluxed, checkedfor alignment, parting surfaces re-machined, and new rod bushingsinstalled and pin-fit. At the same time, the rod bolts are measured forstretch. This is all normal, day in, day out activity at any heavy duty
Cylinder Heads and Air Velocity
An engine only produces power in a narrow rpm band, so [your customer] needs to decide what kind of driving or racing they’re going to do, and build the engine in a way that moves that power band to the portion of the rpm range you want. Street cruising needs high air velocity below 4,000
Rottler to Host Open House and AERA Tech Conference in September
There will be live machine demonstrations on Rottler’s entire range as well as technical seminars in conjunction with the AERA Regional Tech & Skills Conference on Friday and Saturday. The open house and tech conference is a FREE event. It is recommended that attendees RSVP early to enter the travel raffle. First Prize is round-trip
Cloyes Signs Exclusive Agreement with Schaeffler
Cloyes Gear & Products, Inc. recently announced that it has signed an agreement to be the exclusive distributor of Schaeffer company’s INA original equipment timing components. This exclusive offering includes timing components for the Chrysler 2.7L, Ford 2.0L, and the GM 3.6L HFV6, as well as the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) sprockets and components used
iATN Waveform Library Exceeds 30,000 Files
The International Automotive Technicians Network (iATN) Waveform & File Library recently exceeded 30,000 vehicle-specific files, all uploaded by iATN members based on their real-world automotive repair experiences. Library files are searchable by file type, model year, make, systems, engine size, related components, vehicle condition and keywords, and often include technical information from the linked TechHelp
Cooling System Confusion Can Lead to Contentious Comebacks
They may or may not have had some type of formalized education – yet, they may be well versed and very savvy but have not had the infield experience as of yet. They are not necessarily young, just new to the world of engines. For them (and even for the veterans), let me give you
Building for the Drag Racing Market a Quarter Mile at a Time
At the top levels of drag racing there are multi-million dollar teams supported by corporate sponsors, but for the sportsman and bracket racers across the country, it’s still mostly supported by the racer’s wallet. Yet many of these racers have pretty deep pockets and the benefactors are those who service the market, including engine builders
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That’s why you have to choose the gaskets you install very carefully. Gaskets have to fit correctly and have the durability to maintain a long lasting seal. Applications that are unusually demanding often require specially engineered gaskets that can handle higher pressures and temperatures without failing. Advancements are constantly being made in gasket materials and
GM 8.1L Ring References
Type the word "ring" in the Google search engine and get beyond all thestuff that is being sold and you will be amazed at how many occurrencesthere are. It is mind boggling. There is even a site that monitors andarchives data relevant to planetary rings. You can’t talk about rings and not mention the Olympic
New Aftermarket Automotive Belts and Hoses Last Longer
There was a time when rubber belts and hoses were maintenance itemsthat had to be replaced every five or six years, depending on theircondition. The original equipment belts and hoses on today’s late-model vehiclesare mostly made of EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer), a syntheticrubber that is far more durable, heat-resistant and wear-resistant thanNeoprene. This means
GAAS 2012: Economy Continues to Expand, But Slowly
ByaftermarketNews staff CHICAGO – Relative to what he presented last year at GAAS 2011,William Strauss, senior economist and economic advisor, Federal Reserve Bank ofChicago, says he believes the economy has continued to expand, but not by much. "We’re lookingat an economy that will continue to grow, slightly on trend or a little betterthan
UEM Appoints Ted ‘Bud’ Keating as National Sales Manager
United Engine and Machine Co. (UEM), one of North America’s largest piston manufacturers, has named Ted “Bud” Keating as its national sales manager. “Keating will continue to help UEM grow and increase penetration in all markets with the Silv-O-lite, KB Performance and Icon brands. His focus will be with the PER’s and resellers across
To Succeed in Business Reality, You
How are your business dreams looking today? I’m not hearing about many dreams. Maybe some nightmares, but few dreams. To be truthful, we need to look at the good signs. For one, business is picking up. There seems to be a positive attitude in many places. But how many more years like 2011 can you
Cylinder Honing Recommendations
For use with CPN and CPN2 piston rings, it is recommended that you plateau hone with a cylinder bore cross hatch angle of 35-40 degrees. To reach this roughness, the manufacturers of honing machines and accessories recommend using the following stones for a gray cast iron engine block and Nikasil cylinders. • Conventional stones: