Brad Penn Lubricants Renames Racing Oil Brand to Penn Grade 1 High Performance Oil
First introduced in 2001, the Penn Grade 1® line has enjoyed remarkable growth within the racing segment. With the reduction of zinc and phosphorous in a majority of oils, the Penn Grade 1® Oils have realized tremendous growth within the classic, historic, vintage, muscle car and hot rod markets, which led to the name change,
G-Oil Named Official Motor Oil of the American Le Mans Series and IMSA
GreenEarth Technologies has signed a two-year contract that will name itsUltimate Biodegradable "green" motor oil, G-OIL, the official motor oilof The American Le Mans Series and the International Motor SportsAssociation (IMSA). Under the agreement, G-OIL will be used in the Series’ official safetytrucks, which will also feature the G-OIL logo. The logo will alsoappear prominently
Gene Haas Foundation Funds Machining Technology Scholarships
The Gene Haas Foundation has provided a $200,000 grant to the SME Education Foundation to help qualified students interested in machine operation and maintenance coursework take advantage of their Gene Haas Foundation Machining Technology Scholarship. High school seniors, graduates or GED recipients will be eligible for the one-year Gene Haas Foundation Machining Technology Scholarship,
Association of Diesel Specialists Announces 2009 International Convention and Tradeshow
The 2009 ADS International Convention and Tradeshow is set for Wednesday, August 5 to Sunday, August 10, 2009 at the spectacular new Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD. Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center is the cornerstone of National Harbor. This full-service luxury hotel is designed to offer guests a complete
Time for Chains: Stock and Performance Timing Sets
Timing chains and gears are engine parts that are usually replaced when an engine is rebuilt. Over time, gear teeth wear and chains stretch. This can cause noise, retarded valve timing (and ignition timing if the engine also has a cam-driven distributor), and a noticeable loss of performance and fuel economy. A new timing chain,
Racing Oil and Additves
Engine oil has sometimes been compared to a cake mix. The base oil is like the flour and the additives are the spices. How much is used of each varies by the type of cake and its intended use. Birthday cakes don’t really work for weddings. Engine builders have also been compared to gourmet chefs,
SEMA Develops Series of Workshops in Response to Economic Crisis
Aseries of new workshops to help SEMA member businesses survive thesevere economic crisis is scheduled to begin later this month. The “2009 SEMA Recession Survival Series” recognizes that for many,corporate lay-offs, budget-cuts and careful management have becomeunfortunate business realities. Topics in the workshop series willaddress today’s urgent issues, including managing cash flow, retainingthe best employees,
Servicing 1995 GM Quad IV Balance Shafts
The balance shaft procedure has been revised. Figure 4 has been added and the tightening specification in Figure 5 has been revised. Balance Shaft Assembly Tools Required: • J 41 088 Balance Shaft Holder • J 36660 Torque Angle Meter 1. Balance shaft assembly to block. Use Loctite® 242 on the housing assembly to block
PERA Spring Technical Conference To Be Held In Charlotte, NC, March 18-20
The 2009 Production Engine Remanufacturers Assocation’s Spring Technical Conference will be held in NASCAR country, March 18-20, at the Hilton Charlotte University Place, Charlotte, NC. The conference will open with a reception in the hotel’s Lakeview Room on Wednesday, March 18th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Thursday morning will start with a buffet breakfast available from 8:15-9:00
SEMA Develops Series of Workshops in Response to Economic Crisis
Aseries of new workshops to help SEMA member businesses survive thesevere economic crisis is scheduled to begin later this month. The “2009 SEMA Recession Survival Series” recognizes that for many,corporate lay-offs, budget-cuts and careful management have becomeunfortunate business realities. Topics in the workshop series willaddress today’s urgent issues, including managing cash flow, retainingthe best employees,
Polk Predicts the Impact of U.S. Government Incentives on Automotive Sales
Basedon analysis and evaluation of the economic stimulus package (as itstood prior to its passage late last week), Polk analysts havepredicted that the current proposed government incentives will increaseU.S. light vehicle sales by 94,000 units in 2009, providing consumerswith an average rebate of $330 for each new vehicle purchased. Throughout the negotiations between the House
Maxiforce Announces Launch of New E-Order Platform
Dieselengine parts provider Maxiforce has announced the launch of its totallyredesigned e-order platform, which can be found at Maxiforce.com. The new e-order service allows customers to place orders and quicklyand easily, as well as other convenient new features, including: • Price and availability from both shipping locations (California or Florida) • Choice of which location
Management: 10 Areas of Your Business to Examine for the New Year
After a crazy 2008 with gas prices ranging from more than $4 per gallon to below $1.50, a presidential election, a financial meltdown, a drop in miles driven and a federal loan to the Detroit Three, we are now into 2009 with great hopes of good days ahead. These tough times make every owner take
Piston Options and Opportunities
The sport compact market, it was thought, was going to breathe new life into the performance engine market, and for many years, the rapid growth of the market seemed to indicate that there was no limit to how big those little engines could get. Then something happened: to quote Engine Builder columnist and performance expert
Hastings Manufacturing Launches Multi Warehouse e-Ring Center
HastingsManufacturing Company, LLC, a nearly 100-year-old American manufacturerof piston rings, has announced the opening of a secure customerextranet, or “e-Ring Center,” that integrates their national network ofcommercial warehouses. The e-Ring Center provides real-time content onproduct availability, order history, and the ability to place ordersonline. The benefits of the Hastings’ e-Ring Center to theircustomers are three-fold.
Lunati Returned to Private Ownership
Lunati staff made an interesting discovery at the recent PRI Trade Show in Orlando. They found out that many engine builders, former customers, and potential customers were unaware that Lunati had been restored to private ownership. Thus they didn’t know the company had returned to its roots as the Racer’s Company, that the original
APRA Requests a Remanufacturing Tax Credit
The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) is working withits membership to contact Congress to support a tax credit for thepurchase of equipment used to recycle or remanufacture goods. APRA’s 1,000 members remanufacture used vehicle parts so that they maybe given another life. These parts keep many heavy-duty trucks,construction equipment, fire trucks, off-road vehicles and
Elgin Industries Launches 90th Anniversary Celebration
In1919, the world’s best-selling automobile was the Ford Model T and theindependent aftermarket was still in its formative stages. Yet,Czechoslovakian immigrant Martin Skok saw opportunity in the vehicleparts industry. In May of that year, Skok founded the company thatwould become Elgin Industries, which, 90 years later, continues toprove that a family-owned manufacturing business can thrive
McKinsey & Co. Unveils Study Results of U.S. Aftermarket’s Future At AASA Vision Conference 2009
Participants in the “Executive Session” at the AASA Vision Conference 2009 will be the first to gain insights into the future of the global automotive aftermarket. The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) will present AASA Vision Conference 2009, its annual membership meeting, on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 17-18, 2009, at the InterContinental Chicago O’Hare, Rosemont,
Purolator And Hendrick Motorsports – Together Again
Twenty-five years ago, Purolator filters and Hendrick Motorsports teamed up for the first time to go NASCAR racing. In 2009, the two industry leaders have partnered once again for the upcoming NASCAR racing season. As a result of this partnership, Purolator will be the exclusive supplier of oil and air filters for the entire Hendrick