The Story of Callies Performance Products
We recently got access to go inside Callies Performance Products‘ Fostoria, OH facility and speak with owner Rick Norton and his son Heath Norton, up close and personal. What we got was the story of how Callies came to be a leading manufacturer of engine components, and where the company is going next.
Dream Engine Giveaway Ep. 4 – Bottom End Assembly
Now that Chris has checked all our specs, we begin to assemble the bottom end components of our small block Ford such as the rotating assembly, main and rod bearings and the camshaft. Next episode, we will be getting into our cylinder head assembly and more of the valvetrain components. Thanks to our Component PartnersWorld
One-on-One with Jillian McLaughlin of Precision Machine Engine
Earlier this year we caught up with Jillian McLaughlin of Precision Machine Engine (PME) out in North Highlands, CA. Jillian is just a few years into her engine shop journey, but she’s picked up the ins and outs of numerous engine work quickly, and can be seen on Instagram doing her thing for PME. We
King to Host PRI Tech Seminar and Launches Can-Am Bearings
King Engine Bearings will be hosting an engine builder roundtable at the 2022 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) trade show in Indianapolis. “Master the Engine” seminar will be hosted by King’s Technical Manager, Ron Sledge, with six engine builders in a Q&A format, uncovering the latest engine building trends, best practices, and insider tips and tricks.
Tight Tolerances and Building Power
As you ascend Mt. Everest, you reach an area called the death zone. Once you climb high enough, the margin of error becomes perilously thin. That death zone also applies to engines. As the horsepower per cubic inch and rpm increase, the margin of error decreases.
Enter to Win Engine Builder’s Dream Engine Giveaway
Engine Builder magazine is giving away an 800+ horsepower Twin-Supercharged Small Block Ford engine to one lucky winner.
1-on-1 with Tricia Musi
We recently caught up with Tricia Musi of Pat Musi Racing Engines and drag racing fame to talk about what she’s had going on lately. From working on cars and engines to drag racing with both Popeye and a new car nicknamed Double Trouble, Tricia has been keeping busy.
Women in Motorsports 2022 Class
Women in motorsports… need we say more? These nine women do some awesome things in this industry.
Women in Motorsports: Johnna Dunn
She got her drag racing license before she got her regular license, and that tells you everything you need to know about Johnna Dunn. She’s a drag racer and clutch specialist for her grandfather’s NHRA Top Fuel Funny Car team, Jim Dunn Racing.
Women in Motorsports: Jillian McLaughlin
Not all of us start out in this industry. Take Jillian McLaughlin for example. The once hairdresser is now an engine builder helping do a little bit of everything at Precision Machine Engine in California.
Women in Motorsports: Hannah Maloof
Hannah Maloof of Maloof Racing Engines is always looking to better herself whether it’s more impressive stunts, faster drag racing or building more horsepower. Everything she does is positioning herself to take further advantage of what this industry can offer.
Shop Solutions June 2022
I needed a narrow grooving tool to quickly clean carbon from piston ring grooves for an engine restoration project. All the usual grooving tools were too wide.
