Audi to Celebrate 10 Years of TDI at Le Mans
In 2006, Audi became the first manufacturer to win what is arguably the world’s toughest endurance race with diesel power. This year marks the 10th anniversary of this achievement. Today, the TDI engine is more efficient than ever before and part of a highly complex diesel-hybrid powertrain.
International Engine of the Year 2016 Award Winners
Day two of the Engine Expo saw the 18th annual International Engine of the Year awards take place. In front of a capacity audience, UKIP Media and Events CEO, Tony Robinson, got proceedings underway. Ferrari’s 3.9L V8 Biturbo engine was the big winner of the day.
Engine Assembly Lubes and Break-In Oils
Assembly lubes are one of the most important parts of an engine build. But, some components are hard to lubricate prior to start-up, and other parts allow assembly oils to drain off during storage. Let’s address the best way to overcome both of these problems.
Mercedes-Benz Invests Billions in New Engine Technology
With its completely newly developed family of diesel engines, Mercedes-Benz is the first manufacturer to put diesel vehicles on the market that already fulfil the stricter emission limits planned for the EU as of September 2017. This has been achieved through an integrated technology approach.
VP Racings Fuels Cool Down Coolant Enhancer
VP Racing Fuels has introduced a new, improved formula for VP Cool Down, its coolant performance improver for high-performance radiator systems. Now included in VP’s portfolio of VP Madditive performance chemicals, Cool Down decreases cylinder head temperatures up to 50°F.
Cylinder Head Design, Selection for Engine Builds
Choosing the “right” cylinder heads for an engine build can make all the difference in an engine that delivers and one that falls short of its potential. Horsepower, torque and throttle response all depend on how well the cylinder heads, camshaft and induction system work together. Choose the right combination and you’ll build a winner.
2017 Ford F-150 to Debut New 3.5L EcoBoost Engine and 10-Speed Transmission
Ford continues its innovation, delivering more torque and better acceleration to 2017 F-150 customers with the all-new 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine and 10-speed transmission. The new second-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine will provide 30 lb.-ft. more peak torque compared with the first-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine.
QualCast Light-Duty, Medium-Duty and Marine Catalog
QualCast has announced its newest catalog, the QualCast 2016 Light-Duty Catalog, the third in a series of QualCast and QualFast aftermarket and performance catalogs.
Polaris Systems, Inc. Announces New Polaris XA Software
Polaris Systems, Inc. has announced its next generation of software, Polaris XA. Partnering with Rocket Software to develop this product, the new software will be released in Q4 2016.
Honing Aluminum Blocks
Manufacturers who produce “linerless” hypereutectic aluminum blocks today include Audi, BMW, Honda, Mercedes, Porsche, Volkswagen, Volvo, and Yamaha. Most late-model engines have aluminum blocks to save weight, including most of the familiar domestic V8s such as Chevy LS, Ford 4.6L modular and 5.0L Coyote, and Chrysler 5.7L and 6.1L Hemi. Yet these have iron sleeves.
Endural Expands Product Line and Production Capabilities
In order to meet increased demand from many different segments of the remanufacturing industry, Endural LLC has purchased a 42,000 square foot industrial building next to its existing Costa Mesa, CA production facility. The addition will allow the space needed to install a new state-of-the-art rotary thermoforming machine.
High-Tech Tightening
When you build your engines, you put measured thought into every component you use. From the intake system to the exhaust manifold, everything has its place and nothing is installed without careful consideration. But what about the fasteners? Some of the most critical components are held together with relatively low-cost fasteners including screws, nuts and bolts and studs.
How to Find and Fix Cracks
Cracks are bad news because they never heal themselves. Once a crack starts, it always gets worse. Checking critical engine parts and castings is time well spent if it heads off a major problem that might result in a major engine issue or a warranty claim.
PERA to Host Sealing Commercial Vehicle Engines Webinar
Ron Rotunno of Federal-Mogul Motorparts/FP Diesel will focus on sealing commercial vehicle engines. The topics he’ll discuss are: Understanding commercial engine operating environments; an overview of sealing technologies; test and tune; understanding surface finish requirements; post mortem gasket inspection; and installation tips.
Going Faster in 1954
I have a large library in my office consisting of Hot Rod How-to books and annuals from the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s. During one of my recent review sessions I found a chapter introducing nitromethane and its use for drag racing. Keep in mind this is 1954 technology…
Valves and Seats
The valves and seats in an internal combustion engine play a central role in engine breathing, compression, performance and longevity. It doesn’t matter if an engine has two, three, four or even five valves per cylinder or if the engine is gas or diesel because the valves all do the same thing: they open and close to allow air into the cylinders and exhaust to exit the cylinders.
Pistons and Rings – The Technical Price for Horsepower
One of the most overlooked components of the internal combustion engine is the piston ring. It is, by scale, one of the hardest working components in the engine. And when you are building an engine, before choosing your piston rings you have to determine your application.
The Daily Grind
Today, seats are made of a wide variety of materials, different combinations of various alloys, powdered metals and other super hard materials. This seat material is designed to prolong the ability of the valve seat to seal against the pounding of the valve head during engine operation. The variety of materials also means new and different abrasives are required for proper machining.
Racing Rod Options
Choosing a set of connecting rods is one of the critical steps in a performance engine build. The rods have to be strong enough to handle the anticipated speeds and loads, but also affordable for customers who have a limited budget.
DEI ONYX Series Product Line
The new ONYX Series products from DEI offer heat protection for components that undergo severe duty or extreme heat. This new line combines two technologically advanced textiles into a dual layer for maximum thermal control.
