Chrysler’s Pentastar V6 Gets Major Revisions
Chrysler’s 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 will basically be a new engine when it gets dropped into the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, its first application in the FCA lineup.
Seasonal Marketing – Plan Now for Fall’s Slowdown
Summer is the shop owner’s best friend. People have their cars out and racing season is in full swing. Car count is high and things are looking good. But there’s a hammer waiting to drop. The end of summer means the fall slowdown. Here’s what you can do to fight it.
Ford Boss 429 Versus Today’s FR-9
NASCAR’s longtime Labor Day event, the Southern 500, is back home at Darlington (SC) Raceway this year, complete with throwback ‘70s and ‘80s paint jobs to celebrate its rich history. The entire race weekend has become the retro event of the year for NASCAR and Ford Performance talked about race engines with none other than Robert Yates.
FUELAB 858 Series High Flow Integrated Filter/Check Valve
FUELAB 858 Series In-Line Fuel Filters with integrated check valve allow your fuel system to maintain fuel pressure after engine and pump shut down. These check valves are Methanol, Ethanol, gasoline and diesel fuel compatible.
Edelbrock Elite II Series Valve Covers For Big-Block Chevy, Big-Block Chrysler and Ford FE
Edelbrock has expanded its popular line of Elite II Series valve covers to now include new applications for big-block Chevy, big-block Chrysler and Ford FE.
ERI Group Announces Scholarship Winners
The E.R.I. Group has announced this year’s winners of the RICHARD MILLER EDUCATION AWARD. The award to provide financial assistance and encouragement to individuals who wish to further their education or training, has been presented to applicants from E.R.I. member companies for the past 15 years. Jamie Munro, Rachel Rogers, Katie Siemens, Jackson Blonde, Marie-Pier
New PWA Board Brings Passion, Excitement to Association
The Performance Warehouse Association (PWA) has announced its newly elected board members for the term of 2016-2017. PWA President, Tracie Nunez, stated, “This is an exciting time for PWA members.” Newly elected board members are: Andy McJannett, Performance Improvements PWA Chairman-Elect Andy is currently serving his second term on the PWA Board and is a passionate
Will New GHC Rules Impact Diesel Rebuilders Down the Road?
In mid-June, a regulatory proposal for tighter greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and fuel economy standards for heavy- and medium-duty trucks was announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The long-anticipated vehicle and engine standards cover all types of trucks, including large pickups, vans and buses, for
Elgin Adds 3.5L EcoBoost Valvetrain and Timing Parts
Elgin Industries has introduced a broad selection of OE-quality valve train, timing and other parts for Ford 3.5L EcoBoost engines.
Diamond Racing’s Power Stroke Pistons
Diamond Racing Pistons’ sturdy 2618 billet aluminum pistons replace the OE aluminum castings for Ford Power Stroke V8 6.0L and 7.3L turbocharged diesel engines.
Hypermax Intercooler System
The proprietary design of the Hypermax intercooler utilizes a taper sided core to maximize flow capacity within the confines of the vehicle.
Full-Line Piston Catalog
New 2015 catalog from UEM includes complete technical and application data on their three main automotive brands: Icon, KB Hypereutectic, and Silv-O-Lite.
Taking On the Internet
According to Engine Builder’s latest Machine Shop Market Profile, 56 percent of our readers don’t use a website for marketing and sales of their services. That needs to change. Here are some helpful tips to get your business into the 21st century.
Carburetor and EFI Conversions
Carburetors have long served the performance aftermarket and racing industry well. Although they disappeared from new vehicles back in the late 1980s to meet emission requirements, it was only a couple of years ago that NASCAR finally abandoned carburetors in favor of fuel injection.
The Complexities of Modern Timing
Let’s face it: timing used to be relatively easy. These days, however, as with most every other engine component, the technology and innovation that leads to more fuel efficiency and performance also means increased complexity with timing components.
Motor Oil Issues
One of the challenges of building engines for a living is making sure that every engine you build has good oil pressure and suffers no lubrication-related issues once it goes out the door. Good oil pressure requires main and rod bearing clearances that are within your target specs for the application, a good oil pump and the “right” motor oil.
Luke Bawel Named Jasper Vice President of Logistics Groups
Jasper Engines & Transmissions has announced the promotion of Luke Bawel to Vice-President of JASPER’s Supply Chain and Logistics Groups, which includes the Distribution Channels, JET Transit and Jasper Innovative Solutions (JIS).
Jasper’s Remanufacturing Facility Earns VPP Star Safety Certification Extension
The Indiana Department of Labor has granted a three-year extension of the Star Certification of Jasper Engines and Transmissions’ Jasper, Indiana, remanufacturing facility in Indiana’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP).
Shop Solutions August 2015
I found myself without a welder to use to remove a check ball staked into the end of an oil passage of a crankshaft. So I applied a different technique to remove it to clean the crank.
A Shop Owner’s Guide To Advertising In 2015
Many shop owners get into trouble by throwing their money at just about every advertising opportunity that comes along. Their intentions are good, but more often than not they end up wasting a lot of money, and bringing in the wrong customers. So putting first things first, as every successful business owner will do, you need to identify your ideal customer, then create a plan that targets that individual.
