King Racing to Host Tech Seminar at PRI on Hard vs. Soft Race Bearings
King Engine Bearings will discuss the differences between bearings made of hard materials vs. soft materials and how to utilize the right material attributes for your performance engine build. The seminar will be held at the 2015 PRI Trade Show on Friday, December 11th from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm in Room 234.
Modern Machining
Advancements in engine machining technology have truly moved this industry firmly into the space age. Highly developed abrasives and computer numeric controlled (CNC) software are found at almost every level of equipment, leaving some to mourn the loss of the “art” of engine machining in favor of the “science” of precision.
Hastings E-Catalog
Hastings Manufacturing Company has released its piston ring product data worldwide in both ACES & PIES standards and TecDoc catalogs to support its vast customer base needing electronic product data.
Dart’s Maskin Inducted Into Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame
Among this year’s inductees into the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame is Dart Machinery founder Richard Maskin. Following his success as a drag racer, crew chief and engine builder, Maskin went on to establish Dart as a leader in race engine components manufacturing.
2016 Edition Edelbrock Performance Catalog
Edelbrock has announced the release of the 2016 Edition of its Automotive Performance Catalog. This 216-page catalog contains all Edelbrock performance parts access.
Art Chrisman Receives the Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award
Few names in hot rodding and drag racing carry the cachet of Art Chrisman. The Petersen Automotive Museum honored him with the 2015 Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual SEMA Awards Breakfast.
Direct Injection Gas and Diesel Technology
Direct injection is becoming standard on more and more late-model vehicles in both gasoline and diesel versions. These systems can be a diagnostic challenge, but with the right foundation, problems can be solved profitably. A better understanding of how they work can help you help your installer customers do a better job.
Keep the Valvetrain on Track
The key to choosing the right valvetrain components is to match the parts to the application. It sounds simple enough, yet many valvetrain component suppliers tell us there are a lot of misconceptions about what kind of parts are best for different kinds of performance applications.
FUELAB 58502 Fuel Pressure Regulator
The FUELAB 58502 combines advanced features and increased functionality to provide the ultimate precision instrument for fuel pressure regulation. This four outlet port regulator is engineered to deliver extremely high flow rates and a flattened curve for pressure stability.
DEI Full Line 2016 Catalog
DEI introduces its new 2016 catalog. The 47-page catalog features over 20 new exciting thermal control and acoustic products and nearly 100 new part numbers. This year’s catalog boasts the full line of DEI, Boom Mat and DEI Powersports with helpful hints on product use and applications.
Converting Digital Natives Into Loyal Customers
You may have noticed that your customers are starting to get younger. That’s because millennials — the generation born between 1980 and 2000 — have entered their prime spending years. These younger buyers will be spending that money on all sorts of things, including engine and performance needs, and you’ll need to understand how this new crop of consumers operates to capture their business.
Intercomp Racing Catalog
Intercomp has announced the release of its new Racing Products Catalog covering the complete line of Billet Scale Systems; including RFX Wireless Scale Systems, Engine Tools, Chassis Setup Equipment, and the new SW656 iRaceWeigh Scale System.
Hylomar Creates US Subsidiary to Extend International Market
Hylomar, a widely used and respected manufacturer in the international automotive, aerospace and industrial aftermarkets, has created U.S. subsidiary Hylomar LLC to introduce Americans to its growing portfolio of high-quality aftermarket products.
Holley Vintage Series Air Cleaners and SBC Valve Covers
Holley Performance Products has released its new Vintage Series air cleaners and small block Chevrolet valve covers. These new products are the first of the Vintage Series family of die-cast aluminum dress up products featuring a classically inspired finned design and a retro style Holley script brandmark.
Holley Named Manufacturer of the Year by KY Association for Manufacturers
Bowling Green’s Holley Performance Products was named Manufacturer of the Year by the Kentucky Association for Manufacturers (KAM) at the 2015 KAM Manufacturer and Employee of the Year Awards ceremony.
2016 ‘Search for a Champion’ Contest to Have 40 Winners, Record $200,000 Prize Purse
The fifth anniversary edition of the Champion brand’s popular “Search for a Champion” racing sponsorship contest will award a record $200,000 in cash and prizes to more grassroots racers than ever, including beginners of all ages in virtually every form of engine-driven competition. The annual contest is sponsored by Federal-Mogul Motorparts.
King Bearings to Present New Advanced Materials at AAPEX
King Engine Bearings’ new advanced bearing materials will be at the 2015 AAPEX show November 3-5 in Las Vegas. The needs of modern engines combined with today’s environmental restrictions has led King to develop new advanced bearing materials which can withstand greater load than traditional materials while remaining environmentally friendly.
DEI ONYX Series Black Turbo Shield
Turbos are one of the easiest and most effective ways to add horsepower. DEI’s ONYX Series Turbo Shield maintains consistent temperature in the turbo to maximize efficiency and reduce lag.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger Systems For Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT86
Edelbrock’s E-Force Supercharger system for 2013-15 Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT86 features an all-new design increases the stock 2.0L engines power output up to an impressive 242 horsepower and 186 ft.-lbs. of torque, for an increase of 77 horsepower and 57 ft-lbs. torque to the rear wheels.
What Is Selective Catalytic Reduction?
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) is a proven and advanced active emissions control technology system that injects a liquid-reductant agent through a special catalyst into the exhaust stream of a diesel engine. The reductant source is usually automotive-grade urea, otherwise known as Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF).
