Reusing, Reclaiming, Remanufacturing
No matter what kind of engine builder or remanufacturer you may be or what applications you build for, at some point in time you’re going to run into a situation where a used engine part or component will come in handy.
Wet & Dry Sump Oiling Systems
Choosing the Right System for the Right Job
PERA to U.S. Conference Attendees: Canada Is A Foreign Country
Anyone planning to attend the Production Engine Remanufacturers Association’s Annual Conference in Toronto this fall is urged to remember one simple fact when making travel plans: Canada is a foreign country and a passport – and perhaps even a travel visa – is required. “We urge all of our members and guests to be certain
From a Dump Truck Dynasty Came a Speedboat King
Garfield Wood never intended to go into the boat building business. His goal in life was to personally set every speed record on water and be recognized as the world’s speedboat king.
SERVICE-EDU to Hold Three Advanced Training Courses in October and November
SERVICE-EDU will hold two-day advanced automotive repair training courses for technicians during October and November 2016 in the metropolitan areas of Chicago, Charlotte, North Carolina and Los Angeles.
Last Qualifying Event for Hot Rodders of Tomorrow This Weekend
The 9th season of the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge embarks on the last qualifying event for the Dual National Championship this weekend at the 11th Annual NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl at Joliet’s Route 66 Raceway.
RKLAB AG Diesel Fuel Injection System
RKLAB AG is a technology company in the process of commercializing a new diesel fuel injection system, the RK Injector (RKI). The technology is a self-pressurizing fuel injection system that is a direct replacement for the current common rail diesel fuel injection system.
Bertha Benz Inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame
Bertha Benz, first female automotive pioneer, was recently inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame. As the visionary business partner of engineer husband Carl Benz (inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 1984), she played a significant role in the filing of the first patent for the automobile in 1886 and demonstrating the roadgoing capability of her husband’s invention.
CRP Automotive Special AJUSA Gaskets for Honda and Acura VTEC
CRP Automotive now offers a special series of AJUSA gaskets for VTEC/Spool Filter and Variable Timing Solenoid applications. These gaskets help solve a chronic problem and improve both the cost and convenience of VTEC engine maintenance.
A Job Well Done
If Timm Jurincie stopped accepting engine work today at his Avondale, AZ shop, Tuf-Enuf Auto & Marine Performance, he would still have enough work to last until September. Tuf-Enuf, which focuses on performance marine engines and street strip motors, is a sought-after engine shop in the Avondale and Phoenix area despite not advertising.
Understanding the Evolution of Cylinder Head Seat and Guide Machines
Do you remember the many generations of three-angle seat cutters and what we used to get by with? Grinding seats is still needed, but just 10 years ago we were grinding 80 percent of the seats. Though we still grind when necessary, today we cut 90 percent of the seats in the heads.
Rein Automotive Genuine Anti-Vibration Parts
CRP Automotive offers a line of Rein Automotive genuine anti-vibration parts for a wide variety of popular applications on leading European makes and models from 1985 through to today.
USPTO Awarded Patent for IPDSteel Friction Welded Piston
IPD, an aftermarket provider of engine components for heavy-duty diesel and natural gas powered engines, received a patent for a newer design IPDSteel friction welded piston. This new design is the third generation of patended and patent-pending IPDSteel pistons.
Edelbrock E-Street 2 EFI
Edelbrock has announced the release of its next generation in E-Street electronic fuel injection… E-Street 2 EFI. Edelbrock has added many new enhancements to an already easy to use and affordable system, making it the ideal choice for any enthusiast looking to convert to EFI.
Bosch Creates BoschGasolineSystems.com Microsite
Robert Bosch LLC has announced the official launch of BoschGasolineSystems.com, a new microsite that offers consumers and technicians the opportunity to learn more about Bosch oxygen sensors, fuel pumps and injectors.
Continental VDO OEM Electric Water Pump for BMW Range
As part of its growing OEM Direct Replacement Parts Program, Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket now offers an OE Electric Water Pump with an integrated control unit for a wide range of BMW vehicle applications.
Melling Performance Parts Partners with Erica Enders for Remainder of 2016 NHRA Season
Melling Performance has made a deal to partner with two-time Pro Stock champion Erica Enders for the 12 remaining races on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule as a major associate sponsor.
Rebuilding the 5.7L HEMI
Back in the early ’90s, when Chrysler realized that it would need a new truck motor to replace its 318/360 Magnum engines to meet the coming emissions standards, the company considered two pushrod engines along with one SOHC design and concluded that a pushrod motor with a pair of Hemi heads that really breathed would make a great truck engine and could still be used in its cars. This is how the 5.7L Gen III Hemi was born in 2003.
GM Duramax V8 Diesel
When GM introduced its first V8-based diesel power plant in the ’80s, the results were less than stellar since they essentially took an existing small-block gasoline design and modified it to run on diesel. It wasn’t until the early ’90s when GM bought into Japanese commercial vehicle giant Isuzu, that they got the technology to develop a truly modern V8 diesel.
Edelbrock Offers Rebate with Carburetor or Manifold Purchase
Edelbrock has announced the “Genuine Edelbrock” promotion. Consumers will receive a $25.00 rebate with the proof of purchase on any Edelbrock carburetor or intake manifold, for a combined rebate of $50.00 when purchased together.
