Rottler Report with Andrew Johnson of R&L Engines
Andrew Johnson is the parts manager at R&L Engines, a 6,000 sq. ft. state of the art engine rebuilding and machining facility that handles performance vintage, race and marine engines. They own three different Rottler Manufacturing machines, including this SG9MTS. “It’s a drastic upgrade from the old equipment we’ve been using, and the versatility and
Rottler Report with Kevin Kempf of SpeedFactory Racing
Kevin Kempf is the Crew Chief of SpeedFactory Racing the premier customer-centric Honda performance source with over 60 years of combined experience in modifying and racing Hondas. They recently purchased a new Rottler Manufacturing H85AX for a number of reasons, including the ease of the software. Hear more from Kevin about the shop and his
Rottler Report with Andrew Frontzak of Engine Rebuilders & Supply
Andrew Frontzak is vice president of Engine Rebuilders & Supply, an engine machine shop in Stone Park, IL that does everything from custom engine and cylinder head rebuilding to antique and muscle car restorations. They recently purchased a new Rottler Manufacturing H85AX to keep up with the increased workload over at the shop. Hear more
Rottler Report with Keith Black Racing Engines & For Hemis Only
Tim Banning is president of Keith Black Racing Engines and For Hemis Only located in Clearwater, FL. The shop, which specializes in Gen II Hemis and Mopar Wedges, utilizes blocks made to the highest standards. To maintain those standards during machining, along with increased automation and accuracy, the shop recently purchased a new Rottler H85AX
Why You Should Machine Your Connecting Rods
While products straight from the factory are typically in excellent condition and manufactured to certain specs, it’s always a good idea to double check all aspects to ensure a component is how you want it. MTI Racing recently noticed some taper on a set of rods, so they took the time to machine the pin
Sunnen Named Official Honing Equipment Partner of Hendrick Motorsports
Hendrick Motorsports has named Sunnen Products Company its Official Honing Equipment Partner as the team pursues its record-extending 15th NASCAR Cup Series championship. The partnership puts the new Sunnen SV-series honing machine in the Hendrick Motorsports engine operation alongside numerous other Sunnen honing and engine building machines. The SV-series is the next generation of the
Sunnen SH-2000 Power-Stroked Honing Machine
Using the SH-2000 is six times faster than I.D. grinding and other honing processes.
The King of All Honing Machines?
During the 2022 PRI show, Steve Morris took the opportunity to get a run down of a Rottler H80 honing machine very similar to the one he just purchased. Check out what this Rottler can do!
Honing the LS
Modern honing techniques are as much a performance concern as they are part of engine design, and that’s thanks to the much tighter tolerances and specifications engines need these days.
Installing Flanged Sleeves in a Cummins Block
Jeff McCord at LinCo Diesel Performance walks you through the necessary steps for properly sleeving a block. It might sound like a simple process, but any errors can mean catastrophic head failure down the road.
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.
Piston Rings, Oil & Cylinder Wall Finish
A piston ring package is not only a seal for compression, it’s also controlling and distributing the oil on the cylinder walls of the block. The way a ring interacts with oil and the bore finish is critical to engine efficiency.
