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America’s Best Engine Shops 2021 | LinCo Diesel Performance

LinCo Diesel Performance does it all, whether that be transmission work, maintenance and repair, or performance builds. Their prowess in Duramax and Cummins applications make them one of America’s Best Engine Shops!

LinCo Diesel Performance
Crack Detection and Repair

When dealing with high-performance engines, it’s imperative to know a thing or two about crack detection!

Cracked head
OPEN MIND Introduces New Functionality in hyperMILL 2022.1 CAD/CAM Software

Highlights in hyperMILL® 2022.1 include a new break-edge function for contour milling, combined pocket milling together with a finish path allowing cutter compensation, and increased efficiency for 3D plane machining.

hyperMill
Shop Solutions December 2021

Check out these Shop Solutions from builders across the country!

Shop Solutions December 2021
Beta Group C50S Service Tool Cart

This Beta Tools tool cart features a thermoplastic worktop, three drawers, and a static toad capacity of 880 lbs.

Beta Tools
Snap-On 3/4″ Drive Break-Over Type Torque Wrench

This Snap-On wrench is designed with a quick-release mechanism, allowing for disassembly into two pieces for easy storage and portability.

Snap-On Torque Wrench
Goodson Releases 2022 Catalog

Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders has released its 2022 Catalog. This catalog features approximately 5 thousand tools and supplies for engine builders including several new products. Among the new products featured in the 138-page catalog are:▪ The SABER TOOTH SERIES Valve Seat Cutter Blades▪ A redesigned 3-D Fast CutTM Setting Micrometer (MGA-MIC)▪ Replacement

Goodson Header
Romi C 1800H Heavy-Duty Lathe

Romi’s C 1800H is part of the company’s C series heavy-duty flatbed CNC lathes.

Romi C CNC Lathe
Goodson Magnetic Head Bolt Washer and Valve Spring Shim Remover

Removing head bolt washers and valve spring shims can be a real pain in the butt; especially on a head that hasn’t been cleaned yet. Goodson has a set of tools for that:

Goodson Magnetic Head Bolt Remover
Mazak SYNCREX Swiss-Style Machine Series

Mazak’s SYNCREX machines accommodate a maximum of 35 tools in a standard configuration: 22 static and 13 live.

Mazak Machine
Industry Veterans Form MEC CNC Machines

Anthony and Elle Usher, veterans of the engine machining industry, have formed MEC CNC Machines based in California. “Our goal is to bring precision engine machining equipment to a broad range of customers servicing internal combustion engines,” says Anthony Usher. “Our clients rely on versatile equipment for manufacturing, modifying and rebuilding engines and related components.

Building Air-Cooled VW Engines

VWs are essentially the hot rods of the air-cooled world and because of that, there are some big name manufacturers that have been around for many years producing good quality, high-performance VW engine parts – Scat Crankshafts, Engle Cams, CB Performance, AA Performance, Pauter Machine, and Gene Berg – to name a few

VW Air-Cooled
Goodson Water-Based Honing Coolant

Goodson Tools and Supplies has been working on this coolant in the product line for a couple of years now and is finally seeing it start to catch on.

Goodson Water-Based Coolant
Alba Colon, Director of Competition Systems, Hendrick Motorsports

An affinity for STEM education led Alba Colon into the automotive industry where she has continuously elevated her career with GM and now Hendrick Motorsports.

IMSA Launches Diverse Driver Development Scholarship Program

The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) has unveiled the new IMSA Diverse Driver Development annual scholarship program, designed to promote and empower drivers from various backgrounds to participate in IMSA-sanctioned series. The scholarship includes tools to bring drivers into IMSA and position them for success both on and off the race track through substantial assistance from

Debunking CNC Abrasive Finishing Tool Concerns

Machine shops are increasingly turning to abrasive finishing tools that can be easily integrated into CNC machine carousels or tool holding systems.

Cam Software 5-Axis Programming Strategies

CAM programming for 5-axis machining should include strategies for steep wall cavity machining, concave and curved surface machining, as well as the ability to produce superb finishes.

Nicole Murphy, iCraveBoost Performance

A passion for engine building and Mitsubishi Evos drove Nicole Murphy and her husband to open iCraveBoost Performance, where they focus on high-horsepower Japanese platforms.

Nicole Murphy
Rita Cho-Sam, DRZA Auto

Rita Cho-Sam of DRZA Auto knew little about cars and engines 17 years ago. Now, she helps run a shop focused on import engine work, repair and maintenance.

Rita
Adding Additional Shop Capabilities

Many engine shops are opting to control their projects and builds from point A to point B, leaving the customer with a ready-to-run package. In order to do this, shops have to add capabilities such as installation work, fabrication work, transmission work, and even suspension and chassis work, in some cases.