BendPak Introduces Patriot Series American-Made Air Compressors
Each unit features an energy-efficient motor and large reciprocating cylinder heads running at slower speeds.
EngineQuest Announces Winners in ‘Head to Vegas’ Promotion
EngineQuest (EQ), a leading supplier of stock and performance cylinder heads and engine components, recently announced that Jesse Belez of Marengo, IA, is the winner of the company’s “Head to Vegas” promotion.
Tips For Selecting a Carbureted Intake Manifold
The sole purpose of your intake manifold is to provide air and fuel the best possible passageway from your carburetor (point A) into your cylinder heads (point B).
EngineQuest (EQ) Announces 2011 IMCA ‘Head to Vegas’ Promotion
EngineQuest (EQ), a leading supplier of stock and performance cylinder heads and engine components, launched its “Head to Vegas” promotion on July 1, 2011. The grand prize winner will receive a seven day, six night trip for two to attend IMCA’s Duel in the Desert event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in November.
Tech Tip: How to Select Valve Springs for Flat Tappet Cams
With the many choices of aftermarket cylinder heads, most with “longer-than-stock” length valves, the recommendation of a specific spring for a specific cam is almost impossible.
Component Connection: Manifold Destiny
As engine designs continue to evolve, so do the gaskets that the auto makers use to seal the cylinder heads to the intake manifold.
Katech Performance Launches Online Store
Katech Performance announces a new online store offering more than 170 products for purchase. Katech’s online store presents a variety of products for sale, including adjustable belt tensioners, blocks and block parts, body parts, brakes, camshafts, coil relocation brackets, crankshafts, connecting rods, cylinder cases, cylinder heads, engines, exhaust systems, fuel rail spacers, intake systems, pistons, retainers, shifters, suspension, throttle bodies, valve covers, valve springs and wheels.
EngineQuest (EQ) Announces 3rd Year Title Sponsorship of IMCA Wild West Modified Tour
EngineQuest (EQ) is proud to once again serve as the title sponsor for the 2009 IMCA Wild West Modified Tour. EQ also serves as the exclusive supplier of the Spec Chevy 350 cylinder head in the IMCA Northern and Southern Sport Mod Divisions, as well as the Hobby Stock Division. The EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Modified Tour begins the season April 24 in Aztec, NM, and covers nine different tracks in five states with 24 cars starting at each event.
Tech Tip: Ford Diesel 7.3L Injector Replacement Tips
Possible engine damage can result from oil and/or fuel entering the cylinder piston area. Engine oil and fuel galleys run between the fuel injectors in the cylinder heads. When the injector is removed, oil and fuel can enter into the combustion chamber and collect on top of the piston. This will dilute the engine oil and can potentially cause major engine damage from hydraulic lock-up upon starting. The hydraulic lock-up can also cause damage to the starter, flywheel, cylinder heads and valve train components ….
Tech Feature: Follow EPA Guidelines when Cleaning Engine Parts
One of the least pleasant parts of any engine builder’s day is the cleaning process. Removing the oil, carbon and general gunk from blocks, cylinder heads and assorted parts before your inspection, machining and rebuilding process can even begin may seem as painful as a trip to the dentist’s chair. But if you think that part of your day is bad, fail to pay attention to what happens AFTER you clean, and you could find yourself in an even more uncomfortable seat – across the table from the EPA.