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Joe Gibbs Racing Oil Raises The Bar On Technical Support

Less than 900 lubrication professionals worldwide hold this prestigious certification, and now each Joe Gibbs Driven Oil customer will have access to a trained and certified lubrication professional. After a lifetime in the racing business, Mr. Speed has completed 9 accredited lubrication classes and passed the rigorous CLS exam. The real world knowledge garnered by

New Camshaft Microfinishing and DLC Application Services for U.S. Market

Bekaert Diamond-Like Coatings recently installed a high energy centrifugal barrel micro-polishing machine for camshaft polishing. The machine will enable Bekaert to give camshafts the ideal pre-coating treatment, to ensure optimal smoothness of the surface before applying the black DLC coatings. Additionally, Bekaert will also service customers who are not looking to apply DLC coatings, but

Team Edelbrock Wins Division 7

With a blistering time of 36 minutes and 18 seconds, Team Edelbrock  – North Orange County ROP  from Anaheim CA took first place at the Division 7” Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge” Championship Hosted by Edelbrock’s 5th annual ”Rev’ved up 4 Kidz” charity car show Sunday April 25th, 2010 at Vic’s Garage –  Edelbrock’s

Respect Between Shops and Stores Strengthens Both

I have been lucky enough to make sales calls on hundreds of machine shops over the past 30-plus years. Some are still here today and sadly, some are not. In that time I have met a few machine shop owners who were hard working and quite successful. They put in their years, formed an exit

Bolt-on Horsepower: Choosing An Induction System

The induction system feeds the engine air and fuel.  So to increase the torque and horsepower output of an engine, the induction system has to provide more air and fuel.  That usually means adding an aftermarket performance intake manifold with taller, larger and/or longer runners to increase air flow into the cylinder head ports, bolting

When Does One-Thousandth Of An Inch Equal A Mile?

Now this statement has both good and bad advice in it. Good, because we all know high quality tools cost money, and bad because, as engine builders, who are you going to borrow tools from? The guy next door? Probably not. You need to have your own tools and tooling to control your quality in

Chrysler 3.3L/3.8L Labor Costing Study

First introduced as a family back in 1990, these engines have been upgraded and improved to provide good torque for the necessary applications, reasonable fuel economy and a reputation for durability and appropriate performance. Both have iron blocks and aluminum heads and since 2001 have been used nearly exclusively in Chrysler’s FWD?lineup, powering the Dodge

MAHLE Clevite Inc. Introduces Phase II of its Launchpad Electronic Catalog

MAHLE Clevite Inc. announces the second phase of its electronic catalog – Launchpad.Phase II introduces an all-new look for Launchpad and includes theaddition of search options for piston rings and filters, as well asadditional search options for light vehicle and heavy-duty applications.   Launchpad is the first Web-based catalog of its kind to include anelectronic

APRA to Host MEGA Clinic

The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) will be bringing four divisions together during the upcoming  “MEGA Clinic” on June 3-5, 2010 at the Doubletree Hotel in Springfield, MS. The program will contain seminars for remanufacturers and suppliers involved in HD Transmissions, Volume Transmissions, HD Brakes and Electrical. Along with cutting edge seminars, the group will

Not Those Jeeps Again! The Facts About 4.0L Cylinder Heads

Back in the April 2003 issue of Engine Builder information was provided about the proliferation that occurred on the engine blocksof 4.0L Jeeps starting in 1996 and continuing though the present.Sound familiar? Well, you may remember the reference made to Popeye andhis "Jeep" friends. The 4.0L came on the scene in 1987 and is still

Revised Isuzu Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolt Torque Specifications

The following information has been revised in the engine section of Isuzu’s service manual. Use the torque chart below when installing the intake manifold to the cylinder head. Torque the intake manifold to cylinder head bolts to 13 ft.lbs. (18 Nm).   Some or all of this information was provided by the AutomotiveParts Remanufacturers Association

Shell Makes Switch to Penske Racing in 2011

From Speedtv.com Shell Oil Company and PenskeCorporation have announced a multi-year cross business alliance starting inthe 2011 racing season. The new alliance allows Shell and Pennzoil toexpand their motorsports presence as it includes a primary sponsorshipwith 2004 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, Kurt Busch and the No. 22 car,as well as associate sponsorships promoting Shell

MAHLE Clevite Inc. Introduces a New eLearning Course on Victor Reinz Gaskets

MAHLE Clevite Inc. recently added a new course on Victor Reinz gaskets to its eLearning™ curriculum. The new course covers the features and benefits of Victor Reinz gaskets and offers automotive and engine-rebuilding professionals the necessary tools to master sealing solutions. The course also will be available in French and Spanish in the near future.

A Chip Off The Old Block: Aftermarket Blocks Are More Versatile Than Ever

It’s the same economic principle many body shops use on their rodding customers. You can expend good time, money and effort trying to resurrect an old hulk towards the customer’s ultimate goals or you can cut to the chase by starting with an accurate reproduction. In engine building, the same holds true but with a

High Tech Cleaning Options

Yet while machining tolerances and performance expectations have changed dramatically over the past few decades, when it comes to getting parts clean, many of those high-tech shops struggle with the same technology they used 30 years ago. The simple fact is, times have changed for parts cleaning, and so have the methods. Engine builders have

Federal-Mogul President and CEO Extends Employment Agreement

Alapont joined Federal-Mogul in 2005 and is credited, in conjunctionwith Carl Icahn, with guiding the company to exit from difficultbankruptcy proceedings in the United States and United Kingdom. Underhis leadership, the company has implemented its strategy of sustainableglobal profitable growth, restructured its global manufacturing andengineering network to better serve its diverse customer base andcontinued to

The More Things Change…

One of the things we editorial-types like best is hearing from you, our readers. Obviously, we can’t talk with each one of you in person during the week, so it’s always a treat when someone comes up to me at a trade show or business convention and lets me know they appreciate receiving Engine Builder

Fremd High School’s Team PRW Wins Division 3

Fremd High School from Palatine, IL.  sponsored by Performance Racing Warehouse (PRW) took first place with the fastest time of 44 minutes and 15 seconds and will be representing Division 3 at the National Championship dubbed “Showdown at SEMA” at the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas in November. There, they will be competing against

Race & Performance Expo Wrap-Up

The Race & Performance Expo kicked off Friday, March 5 with the manufacturer’s Mardi Gras party that included a round table talk with Vic Edelbrock, Tim Freeman and Jim Bingham about the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge program. The evening concluded with a tribute and award presentation to Theresa and Amanda Gabriel, the wife