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!
Crack Detection and Repair
When dealing with high-performance engines, it’s imperative to know a thing or two about crack detection!
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.
Shop Solutions December 2021
Check out these Shop Solutions from builders across the country!
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.
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.
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
Romi C 1800H Heavy-Duty Lathe
Romi’s C 1800H is part of the company’s C series heavy-duty flatbed CNC lathes.
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:
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.