Royal Purple to Commemorate 30th Anniversary at SEMA 2016
Royal Purple has announced it will commemorate its 30th anniversary at the 2016 SEMA show in Las Vegas, November 1-4. The Royal Purple booth will feature various custom builds, celebrity autograph signings and an unveiling of a custom Ringbrothers 1969 Camaro build.
Logano Wins Talladega to Advance to the Round of 8
Joey Logano takes back-to-back October wins at Talladega Superspeedway and advances to the third round of the Chase. Roush Yates Engines in partnership with Ford Performance provided the Ford FR9 V8 winning engine that powered the No. 22 to victory lane in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Hellmann’s 500.
MAHLE Original GM LS Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set
The MAHLE Original exhaust manifold gasket set for GM LS engines feature OE quality multi-layer steel (MLS) construction to ensure a positive seal under extreme temperatures.
Champion to Introduce New Micro Sprint Racing Oil at SEMA
Champion’s Fully Synthetic Micro Sprint Racing Oils, are “non-street legal –race only,” and are the first purpose-built engine oils specially formulated to provide unmatched protection and performance in wet-clutch Micro Sprint engines.
Mitsubishi Materials and Roush Yates Extend Partnership
Roush Yates Engines has announced a multi-year extension with current partner and industry leader Mitsubishi Materials U.S.A. Corporation Cutting Tooling Division, which focuses on providing solutions in manufacturing process technologies.
Ken Duttweiler and Derek Daly to Give Presentations at PRI 2016
PRI Trade Show attendees and exhibitors are invited to attend an exclusive sit-down interview and Q&A session with performance engine and turbocharging guru Ken Duttweiler Saturday, December 10 at 8:00 AM in the Indiana Convention Center, Room 243.
Edelbrock Victor II 5.0L Coyote Intake Manifold
The Edelbrock Victor II intake manifold (#7180) is designed for use with Ford Coyote engines running in the 1500 – 7500 rpm operating range. It features long tapered, crossover-style runners with a large plenum for outstanding performance.
Timken Names Two To New Marketing Roles in Automotive Aftermarket
The Timken Company has announced that Mark Stangl and Ryan Shaffer have assumed new marketing roles to support its automotive aftermarket group.
Rockford Systems Draw Bar Cover
Vertical mills are essential cutting tools in machine shops used to remove material from the surface of metal workpieces. However, these tools present serious danger when an operator comes into contact with their high-speed rotating draw bars, resulting in injuries and costly OSHA fines. To bring needed safety to the shop floor, Rockford Systems, LLC has launched a new Milling Machine Draw Bar Cover.
Goodson Translates 2016 Catalog to Spanish
Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders has completed the translation of its 2016 catalog into Spanish. the electronic catalog includes all current products offered by the company and is intended to replace all previous catalogs and supplements. This edition includes information on Radiac Abrasives and Kwik-Way Valve Grinding Equipment and Supplies, both now available
PERA Parties in Toronto, Makes Plans For Florida
The Production Engine Remanufacturers Association’s (PERA) 71st Annual Conference was held September 21-23 in Toronto, Ontario. Training sessions, shop tours and industry networking were enjoyed by more than 120 registered attendees. During the convention, new directors and a treasurer were elected: Allan Brock, Blackwater Engines, Virginia Beach, VA and Mark Melling, Melling Engine Parts, Jackson,
PRI 2016 to Showcase Team Penske 50th Anniversary Exhibit
A very special and limited-time exhibit celebrating Team Penske’s 50 years in motorsports will be on display at the 2016 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show, Dec. 8-10, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
Flow Bench Testing Is More Than CFM Numbers
On the surface, flow bench testing seems easy, but it’s not. Many in the industry have become solely fixated on cubic feet per minute (cfm) numbers, placing importance on a number that is easily manipulated and ignoring other data about a cylinder head’s performance. This thinking would make flow bench testing seem easy, but this thinking is wrong and won’t do you any favors come race day.
Lost Art of Head Porting
If I had my current shop rate paid to me in a lump sum for every hour I spent porting and flowing heads and intakes in the ’70s and ’80s, I could build a new race car. In ’76 when I started running Pro Stock, my wife Linda got me a SuperFlow 110 for Christmas so I could flow my own heads.
Shop Solutions September 2016
I make my own large threaded repair bushing from tapered pipe thread oil galley plugs, with an internal hex. The material of these plugs is hard enough to tap clean threads into, and very similar to your cast iron block or head.
Women in Motorsports Panel to Take Place at PRI 2016
Four dynamic industry leaders will take the stage for a special panel discussion on women in motorsports at this year’s PRI Trade Show. The all-female panel will cover a host of topics related to opportunities for women in racing.
Holley Marine Avenger Carburetor
Holley has announced the all-new Marine Avenger carburetor. Available in 550, 670, and 770 CFM configurations, these Coast Guard approved Marine Avenger carburetors bring the long-established performance and durability of aluminum Street Avenger carbs to the water.
LifterBushings.com Custom Dimension Lifter Bushings
Available for desktop PCs and mobile devices, LifterBushings.com offers custom-dimension lifter bushings, as well as standard O.D. 16-packs of .843, .875, .906 and .937 I.D. bushings.
CRP Automotive Names Nicole Ryan as Regional Sales Manager for the Midwest
CRP Automotive has announced that Nicole Ryan has joined CRP Automotive and will serve as the Regional Sales Manager for the Midwest region of the United States. Ryan will be based out of the Great Lakes area and will be responsible for maintaining customer relationships, conducting technical sales meetings, and evaluating new business opportunities across the Midwest.
Quaker State Brings Back ‘Best in Class Challenge for High School Auto Shop Students
After a successful inaugural year, Quaker State is launching the next installment of the “Best in Class Challenge,” a 6-week automotive education competition featuring high school auto shop classes across the United States. Each school’s team is charged with the task of tuning, restoring and customizing a pre-owned car into a pristine, creative representation of their school.
