Katech Performance Offers 2009 Catalog
Katech Performance has introduced its 2009 performance parts catalog highlighting LS1/LS6 and LS2/LS3/LS7 crate engine packages as well as vehicle components ranging from exhaust systems and intakes to body parts ….
J.D. Power Announces Best Resale Value Awards
Honda and Toyota each receive five awards for best resale value.
ATEQ Releases VT56 Software Update
A new version of software is now available for the ATEQ VT56, version DA1-26-20.
Check Out The September Issue Of Brake & Front End Magazine
The digital version of the September issue of Brake & Front End magazine is available online. Access the easy-to-view digital version that features articles on The Dynamic Alignment, Drivetrain NVH Complaints, Diesel Particulate Filters, Volkswagen Routan Brake Job, Corvette C6 Alignment Specs, Air Ride Diagnostic Questions, Toe and Tie Rods, Eliminating Brake Noise, 10 Years of TPMS, a host of tech tips, and more!
Holley Expands Flowtech Exhaust Component Lineup
The new exhaust components are bolt-on pieces that mate to your stock exhaust system. The components feature mandrel bends to ensure consistent tubing diameters, high flow and increased exhaust velocity for added power throughout the entire rpm range.
New Aftermarket Automotive Belts and Hoses Last Longer
The original equipment belts and hoses on today’s late-model vehicles are mostly made of EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer), a synthetic rubber that is far more durable, heat-resistant and wear-resistant than Neoprene.
Tech Feature: Why Aftermarket Belts are Lasting Longer
Serpentine belts made of EPDM may last up to 100,000 miles or more before they have to be replaced. But that doesn’t mean they will last forever. A serpentine belt that’s aging or slipping may develop a hard glazed surface that makes the belt noisy. Aerosol belt treatments may quiet the noise for a while, but sooner or later you’ll have to replace your customer’s belt.
Raybestos Brand Surpasses 1,400 Parts Listings for 2011 Model Year
Raybestos Brake and Chassis – a member of the Affinia family of brands and the Official Brakes of NASCAR – says it continues to lead the industry in first-to-market coverage for late model cars and trucks. To date, more than 1,400 brake and chassis parts listings have been added to Raybestos Brake and Chassis cataloging for the 2011 model year.
Tech Tip: New Aftermarket Automotive Belts and Hoses Last Longer
pylene diene monomer), a synthetic rubber that is far more durable, heat-resistant and wear-resistant than Neoprene. This means serpentine belts and hoses made of EPDM may last up to 100,000 miles or more before they have to be replaced. But that doesn’t mean they will last forever.
Tech Tip: TPMS Compliance Calls for New Products
The tire industry is now well into a new era. It may not rival the radial age, but the epoch already is memorable and some say forgettable. It’s the TPMS era. While most participants know that the groundwork was laid several years ago ….