Michigan Racer Wins $20,000 Engine At US 131 Motorsports Park
Dave Lorentz says winning the 565 cid Big Block Chevy motor in the Engine Pro-Dart Machinery-Performance Engineering Engine Giveaway will make it possible for him to move from his 1970 Nova into a dragster. This is the third year that Engine Pro, Dart Machinery and Performance Engineering have teamed up with other engine parts
Post-War Engines: The Greatest Generation?
“The popularity of the post-war engines being rebuilt is not much different than the pre-war models,” says Packard Industries’ Bob Rovegno. “GM rules the roost, with Cadillac, Oldsmobile, Buick leading the way, and surprisingly, Lincoln-based 383s, 410s, 430s, 462s are next and the old Mopar or Ford flathead V8s are up there in the top
Heavy-Duty Diesel: Big Opportunity, Big Challenges
One of the most sought-after status symbols in America is a pickup truck with a Cummins, Duramax or Powerstroke engine. The expectation continues that diesel automotive engines will soon find their way in larger numbers to our shores. A rebounding economy should help get trucks moving again and recapture some lost maintenance dollars. First, what
2010 Stroker Engine Guide: Building a Late Model Hemi Stroker
What is the purpose of stroking a motor? The answer is simple: toobtain more cubic inches. And in today’s economic times, it’s alwaysbest to achieve “more” with less – as in less money. The key word tomany stroker enthusiasts today is “budget”. However, the word “budget” has a way of being interpreteddifferently by different people.
Caterpillar 3508, 3512 and 3516 Engine Updates
This series of engines fall into various models that each include their own updates, those models are: 3500A / 3500B / 3500C One of the most significant changes in the diesel applications was in the method of fuel delivery systems from: Mechanical Unit Injection (MUI) To Electronic Unit Injection (EUI)
Rebuilding The 6.6L Duramax Diesel
It was really no surprise, since GM had single-handedly alienated the American buying public against the diesel engine beginning back in the late ’70s and early ’80s with the 5.7L V8 and 4.3L V6 diesel engines that were, let’s just say, “less than stellar.” While there’s no point now in rehashing mistakes of the past,
Procedures for Checking Straightness on 1992-2003 Ford Aluminum Cylinder Heads
The surface quality (finish) of the cylinder head gasket surface ismachined to close tolerances that enable an effective sealing joint forthe MLS (multi-layered steel) gasket. To ensure all head gaskets sealproperly, be sure surfaces are clear of any gasket debris, RTV, oil,and coolant using Motorcraft Silicone Gasket Remover (ZC-30) andMotorcraft Metal Surface Prep (ZC-31). Use
Dynos and Test Stands: Profit Center or Business Black Hole?
Dynamometers allow an engine builder to test, tune and tweak his engines before giving customers the opportunity to do something foolish with them. In a recent poll on Engine Builder’s website, we asked our readers how important a dyno is to their business. According to our (admittedly unscientific) results, 44 percent of Engine Builder readers
Speakers And Topics Released For 21st Annual AETC
Some of the biggest names in the industry will be speaking at the 21st Annual AETC™. Already scheduled are Greg West of Fel-Pro Gaskets, Matt Hartford of Total Seal Piston Rings, Steven Golya of JE Pistons, Bill Schlieper of Pro Power Racing, Doug Yates of Roush Yates Racing, Andy Randolph of ECR Engines, Ron Shaver
Compatibility of Component Design Changes in Cummins ISX/QSX
Listed below are a few of the basic, although major, changes you may encounter when rebuilding an ISX/QSX engine: Head Gaskets: Early versions of these engines were produced with a multiple piece head gaskets to seal the cylinder head to the block. This design could only be used with the early “grooved top” liner
JASPER Offers Late-Model Cummins ISB 6.7L Complete Diesel Engine
Jasper Engines & Transmissions now has the late-model Cummins ISB6.7 liter Common Rail Front Gear Train Complete engine for sale. This JASPER remanufactured engine is currently available for the2007-2010 Dodge 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500 series trucks and the 2008Sterling Bullet truck. "We are breaking away from our traditional Complete Cummins format forthis application and
Cleaning Up In The Shop
In fact, it can be very difficult to make an accurate diagnosis of what’s wrong with an engine until it’s clean. You may be able to recognize some failed parts, you can often see large cracks or obvious damage, but you’re really only assuming you know what caused a failure if you can’t see for
Federal-Mogul Launches Next-Generation Electronic Catalog
Federal-Mogul Corporation has launched a dynamic, next-generation electronic catalog – available at www.fme-cat.com– to help aftermarket distributors, auto parts stores, professionalautomotive repair technicians and consumers find high quality parts forany of millions of passenger and commercial vehicles as well asperformance, marine, agricultural/industrial and small-engineapplications. Available 24/7, the interactive new eCatalog features a user-friendlyinterface, expanded functionality
Mahle Engine Builder Showdown To Be Held During All-Star Race Week
The 11th Annual MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown – hosted by NASCAR personalities Jeff Hammond and Larry McReynolds – will be held in uptown Charlotte, NC on Thursday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. The competition will take place during "NASCAR Rev’d Up," an event during NASCAR Sprint All-Star Week, on the side stage between 3rd and
A Closer Look at BBC Bracket Racing Cylinder Heads
However, it proved to be just the opposite – sportsman racers loved it and it allowed local drag racing to thrive and grow. Back in its infancy, I covered weekly bracket racing in Southern California at the now defunct Irwindale and Orange County International Raceways. The action was hot and heavy with full fields of
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
Looking For Leakers In Ford’s Duratec 3.0L Engines
If you have ever experienced the joy of doing a plumbing project you learn very quickly about how the properamount of heat in the right place will literally leach the solder intothe joint to seal the copper pipe properly – or not. It becomes obvious where youfailed to do so once you open the main
Rebuilding the Chrysler 3.3L / 3.8L Engine
Before we run through the changes, though, here’s a quick overview of the 3.3L and 3.8L engines: (download the illustrated pdf here) • They’re conventional 60 degree V6 motors with iron blocks and aluminum heads, including some castings that are shared by both engines and some that aren’t. • The differences between
Building a Late Model Hemi Stroker
What is the purpose of stroking a motor? The answer is simple: to obtain more cubic inches. And in today’s economic times, it’s always best to achieve “more” with less – as in less money. The key word to many stroker enthusiasts today is “budget”. However, the word “budget” has a way of being interpreted
Federal-Mogul Launching Year-Long Multi-Brand Campaign to Drive Demand for Premium Repair Solutions
Federal-MogulCorp. is launching an extensive, fully-integrated campaign designed toreinforce the company’s message that longer-lasting, better-performingpremium replacement products are today’s best option for professionalsand do-it-yourselfers performing virtually any common automotiverepair. The Federal-Mogul Smart Choice campaign, which will begin in lateFebruary and extend throughout 2010, has been developed in response toextensive consumer research showing that in spite