Identifying and Removing the “Time Stealers” from Your Shop
Your engine shop may be great at rebuilding powerplants for customers, but one thing your staff can’t do is build “more time.” Whether it’s silver, gold, platinum, diamonds, rubies or even cold, hard cash, we take numerous measures each day to protect our valuable items, some more drastic than others. We use locks, banks, safes
PERA Announces New Board of Directors
Randy Bauer, of Jasper Engine & Transmission Exchange, Jasper, IN; and Robert Stanley of The Armakleen Company, Princeton, NJ, were elected to the board of directors of the Production Engine Remanufacturers Association (PERA) at the organization’s 68th Annual Conference held recently in Dallas, TX. Bauer and Stanley replace board of directors Bill Levy, U.S. Tool & Mfg. Company,
CRP Offers Asian and European Cylinder Head Bolt Kits
These OE-quality head bolts come packaged as sets for vehicle-specific applications. CRP Automotive says it now offers coverage for Asian and European applications with its AJUSA Cylinder Head Bolt Kit program. The program features an OE-quality line of torque-to-yield (TTY) head bolts that come packaged as sets to meet vehicle-specific applications, the company says. The
Computer ‘Tools’
Infusing Software Technology into a Performance Build For years, computer-aided design (CAD) has been used in the automotive industry to develop prototypes of body styles, as well as to design auto components including engine parts, electronics and even tires. In fact, Dr. Patrick J. Hanratty, an American computer scientist who is known as the “Father
Handling Stress Fractures
Salvaging Cracked or Flawed Engine Parts through Detection and Repairs Cracks are often blamed as the cause of a head failure. In many instances, the cracks are not the cause of the failure, but a symptom of another underlying problem such as overheating, detonation or incorrect installation (wrong torque on head bolts, dirty bolt threads,
Modular Storage System Introduced by JohnDow Industries
JohnDow Industries is announced the addition of the new Smart Wall Modular Storage System. Smart Wall is designed as a better option for storage of tools and parts. The system keeps workshop tools and supplies organized, secure and accessible at all times. It is not necessary for engine builders to lose a minute of productivity
Big Winners In Las Vegas
Cab lines aside, smiles were evident People were everywhere. Lines for restaurants, cabs and elevators seemed interminable. Traffic jams in aisles and on the street meant no matter where you were going, it was going to take you a while to get there. And by nearly every measure imaginable, people couldn’t have been happier. “Industry
Analog Valve Spring Tester from Goodson
Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders has introduced a new Analog Valve Spring Tester. The new Analog Valve Spring Tester features: • 600 pound capacity in 10 pound increments • 5” diameter Ashcroft quality analog pressure gauge • Spring platform handles springs up to 2” diameter x 4.5” overall height • Press assembly height
Choosing Camshafts – Picking Performance
Choosing the “right” camshaft is not only the cornerstone of building a performance engine, but also its centerpiece. Choosing a cam can give anyone a headache – especially if they choose the wrong cam for a given application. There’s a lot of science involved in cam selection, so keep reading and we’ll help you
Motorist and Performance Interaction Has Moved Online. Have You?
The numbers are mind-boggling: 134 million smartphones are used in the U.S. alone and every quarter 8% more Americans select a smartphone. By Uwe Kleinschmidt, CEO, AutoVitals The numbers are mind-boggling: 134 million smartphones are used in the U.S. alone and every quarter 8% more Americans select a smartphone. If that doesn’t surprise you,
50 Years of Mustang Captured on Limited Edition Desktop Sound Clock Thermometer
The one-of-a-kind desktop clock thermometer features a replica of the 1965 Mustang instrument panel. During its first 49 years of production, the Ford Mustang has come to evoke a variety of emotions in its customers – freedom, optimism and being true to one self. To commemorate becoming the newest member of an exclusive club –
Ocean to Ocean World Record Set by Vintage Adventurer in 83 Year-Old Ford
The non-stop drive was completed in 50 hours, 20 minutes and 6 seconds, beating his goal by almost 10 hours. Australian motoring enthusiast Rod Wade, aka the Vintage Adventurer, has set a new world record in the Ocean to Ocean Driving Challenge with Evans Waterless Coolant running through the engine of his 1930 Model A
SEMA’s Gen-III Innovator Award Presented to MSD Performance’s Todd Petersen
Todd Petersen, the Chief Innovation Officer of MSD Performance, was awarded the SEMA Gen-III Award during the 2013 SEMA Banquet. The SEMA Gen-III Award credits a young individual that generates a game-changing product or service to our industry. Petersen has been instrumental in leading the MSD Performance team to develop their line of Atomic EFI
ExxonMobil And Toyota Racing Development U.S.A. Extend Lubricant Technology Partnership
Underscoring the performance benefits of high-quality motor oil technology, ExxonMobil has renewed its multi-year technological partnership with Toyota Racing Development U.S.A. (TRD). ExxonMobil will continue to provide its Mobil 1 racing oil technology to TRD-supported NASCAR teams. Since the 2010 season, TRD-supplied NASCAR engines have been filled with specifically customized synthetic motor oil based on
LeSueur Joins VP Racing Fuels Sales Team
VP Racing Fuels, Inc. today announced that Steve LeSueur, a fixture on the NHRA national tour for over 30 years, is the newest addition to its sales team. LeSueur will be based at VP’s Regional Distribution Center in Newark, Delaware with primary responsibility for servicing the Mid-Atlantic region, where he and his family enjoyed great
JASPER Offers Remanufactured Turbochargers
Jasper Engines & Transmissions, the nation’s leader in remanufactured drivetrain products, is offering a line of remanufactured Borg Warner, Garrett and Holset turbochargers. JASPER has over 100 different stock numbers on hand, including turbos for popular diesel units such as the Ford/International 6.0L, 7.3L Powerstroke, Cummins ISB and Caterpillar engines. “We wanted to control our
K&N’s Oversized Shop Calendar Adds Excitement to Any Area
K&N Engineering, Inc., releases a new 2014 K&N Shop Calendar. K&N’s Calendar is massive in size measuring 24″W x 18″H and will look great in any garage. This year’s calendar includes shots taken with vehicles from some of our top race teams along with some amazing cars and motorcycles using K&N products. DESCRIPTION: K&N SHOP
Fuel Feature: Eliminating Poor Throttle Response
Impact of Today’s Gasoline on Carbureted Engines The pump gasoline sold at gas stations around the country has changed quite a bit over the last several decades. The first major change was the removal of lead from the gasoline. The next major change was to reformulate the gasoline to reduce both the evaporative and exhaust
Sinclair Community College is 2013 School of the Year Winner
Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio, was named the 2013 Technical School of the Year by Tomorrow’s Tech magazine and WIX Filters. Check out the video that highlights their auto program and engine performance class.
The 1965 McKee Mk V Is Considered a Crowning Jewel for Committed “Hemi” Collectors
The McKee remains simply one of the most fascinating pieces of Chrysler factory-backed racing history in private hands today. Following NASCAR’s ban on Chrysler’s new 426 Hemi engine for the 1965 racing season, fast-rising driver Richard Petty searched for other racing series to carry the Chrysler banner. Since Illinois’ Bob McKee had just begun construction
