Ohio Technical College Students Build
The custom Bel Air will be presented May 1, 2011 during Christi Edelbrock’s "Rev’ved Up 4 Kids" charity car show benefiting The Center for Learning Unlimited at Vic’s Garage in Torrance, Calif. The one of a kind Bel Air, which was built to replicate a Hot Wheels 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Edelbrock die-cast
Oiling System 101
Factory stock engine blocks were designed to be mass-producedeconomically and to operate in a passenger car environment. Originalequipment oiling systems are typically restrictive and feed oil to thetop of the engine first. The common practice has been to use ahigh-volume oil pump to offset these shortcomings and help the mainbearings get more oil to survive.
SuperFlow Technologies To Merge With Dynamic Test Systems
“We are very excited to offer DTS dynamometers along with our existing SuperFlow dynos," said Scott Giles, CEO of SuperFlow. “We have always had a high level of respect for their designs and equipment and we’re expecting great things moving forward." Steve Matthiesen, vice president of sales and marketing explained the vision for the merger,
How Strong Is Your Team?
Every year there is at least one team that causes a big upset during the tournament we call them the “Cinderella” or the “Dark Horse” and of course, everyone is pulling for these underdogs. This year the field was expanded from 64 teams to 68, and the battle VCU waged to get from the
Sometimes You Get The Unexpected
I’m speaking of cam bearings, particularly those in OHV engineapplications. What brought this to my attention was what I would call a“textbook” case of cam bearing oil bleed-out that caused the rodbearings to fail. Don’t follow me? I’m not surprised. I’m certain manyof you may be scratching your heads wondering what I mean by that.
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
CNH Opens Reman Distribution Center in Springfield, MO
The distribution center will support Case IH, Case Construction Equipment, New Holland Agriculture, New Holland Construction, Kobelco and Fiat Powertrain Technologies (FPT) dealerships in North America, by shipping high-priority remanufactured products directly from the Springfield plant to dealers. Since the 2009 launch of CNH Reman, a joint venture between CNH and Springfield Remanufacturing Corp. (SRC),
Cloyes Testifies in Favor of Free Trade Agreements before House Small Business Panel
OnApril 6, Trevor Myers, president and CEO of Cloyes Gear and ProductsInc., testified before the House Small Business Committee on behalf ofhis company, as well as the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association(MEMA), in support of pending U.S. Free Trade Agreements with SouthKorea, Columbia and Panama. His testimony was
Federal-Mogul Earns 2011 PACE Awards For EcoTough Piston and LKZ Ring
Federal-Mogul’s EcoTough-coated piston and LKZ oil control ring were recognized in the Product category, which highlights innovations in new products, components or systems that have significant market impact and act as "game changers" in the automotive industry. The company’s IROX polymer bearing overlay and K16 bonded Unipiston were selected as PACE finalists. “Providing customers with
School of Automotive Machinists To Host AERA Regional Conference April 28
The School of Automotive Machinists (SAMs) will host an AERA Tech & Skills Regional Conference April 28, 2011 in Houston, TX. Along with the outlined technical programs, AERA is inviting leading manufacturers of engine building/rebuilding tools, supplies, services, parts and machinery to attend this conference. These suppliers will have table-top displays that will be accessible
Evans Cooling Systems Announces Strategic Alliance with Hydra Technologies Limited
Evans Cooling Systems, Inc. has developed and patented waterless engine coolants to solve overheating problems in high performance applications and heavy duty diesel trucks, and recently expanded into the stationary engine industry. Evans claims its coolants improve fuel economy, reduce maintenance costs, increase performance and are environmentally friendly and never need replacement. Hydratech (www.hydratech.co.uk) was
Egge Hires Ray Garcia as National Sales Manager
Egge Machine Company has announced the addition of Ray Garcia as National Sales Manager. He will be responsible for all outside sales and managing the highly experienced sales staff. Garcia’s passion for cars began at childhood, which has developed into great enthusiasm for the automotive aftermarket. Garcia has an impressive industry resume including working for
Exhausting Emissions Questions
It’s kind of funny because 20 years ago, no one wanted a clacking bucket of bolts, let alone have to work on one of these diesel engines. That was simply how the diesel engine was viewed. Now, mid-size trucks offer reliable power, awesome torque, quiet engines and decent fuel economy from a vehicle that can
Federal-Mogul Launches New Electronic Catalog for Performance Applications
Federal-Mogul’s new eCatalog covers all of its brands and product lines, including Carter, Champion, Fel-Pro, Sealed Power and Speed-Pro. Users can look up and store multiple part numbers for the same job without re-entering search criteria. The catalog’s comprehensive interchange and numerical lookup tools help users identify the correct part even when they don’t have
Today’s Cylinder Block Choices Broader Than Ever
In this case, “best” power means that the engine does exactly what the driver regardless of racing type wants it to do, when he wants it to do it. It also helps the driver’s winning percentage if the engine makes it to the end of the race. Remember that old saying: “To finish
Evolving Crankshaft Designs and Applications
In the early days, a crank didn’t have to be very sophisticated or strong because most engines were an inline design, and the loads and speeds were relatively low. Fast forward to today. The evolution in engine technology, power and performance has led to a whole new generation of performance crankshafts that are a mechanical
2011 PRI Trade Show Booth Count Surpasses Previous Year
PRI Trade Show officials said that buyer attendance has remained strong and stable, despite the sudden downturn in the economy that shocked everyone at the end of 2008. There was even an uptick in buyer attendance at the 2010 PRI Trade Show over the previous year. For 2011, it’s expected that 40,000 buyers will attend.
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow To Make Debut at GM Nationals in Carlisle
In conjunction with the 2011 Carlisle GM Nationals, the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow engine building competition will take place at the fairgrounds, making Carlisle one of six regional qualifying locations. Regional winners plus two non-winning top time “wild cards” will advance to compete in the championships, November 1-4 at the SEMA show in Las Vegas.
King Introduces Simplified Numbering System
King Engine Bearings has introduced a new simplified numbering system for its performance engine bearings. Under the new system, King Engine Bearings retains the "core number" from the OE replacement bearing and changes the suffix to reflect material and features. "Our new part numbers make it easier for engine builders and race teams to
Consumers Already Cut Spending Because of Rising Gas Prices
With the national average fuel price at approximately $3.20 per gallon atthe time the survey was conducted (Feb. 25-28) another 18% say theywould reduce spending if gas prices climb to $3.75 per gallon.Forty-one percent place their pain threshold at $4 per gallon or more. “There has been quite a lot of debate about the impact