Mittler Bros. Machine & Tool, a respected supplier of premium fabrication tools and racing components, is pleased to announce that it now offers steel billet crankshafts for racing and specialty applications. Mittler Bros. acquired the crankshaft segment of Grand Rapids, MI based Oliver Racing Parts. Cranks are produced for many diverse markets including oval [...]
A host of virgin LS stroker cranks lined up and waiting for magnaflux check. A VISIT TO CALLIES One of the absolutely joyous perks of working in our industry is the opportunity to visit both engine build shops and engine component manufacturing sites. About a week ago, I decided that it was time for [...]
JE Pistons has announced that their popular SRP Professional Piston Kits now include piston skirt coating at no extra charge. Every SRP Professional piston kit already includes several features used in top level professional racing engines such as lightweight forged side relief (FSR) forgings, high quality wrist pins and precision CNC machined ring grooves. [...]
Edelbrock Releases Two-Piece Intake Manifolds for 13°-18° Racing Heads Edelbrock’s new Victor two piece intake manifolds are designed for maximum effort racing small-block Chevrolet engines utilizing conventional port cylinder heads, including All Pro 11° and 13°, Dart 12.5°/15°/16°/18°, and Brodix 13°/13.5°/15°/16°/18° series heads. “These manifolds can be machined by professional porters and engine [...]
Yep, the ugly guy in the nomex suit is Precision Engine editor Mike Mavrigian. With the passage of time, he’s even less attractive today. I recently spent a few hours trying to clean my office, and came across an old photo that sparked some humorous memories. Once upon a time (back in 1979), I had [...]
STREET PERFORMANCE & RACING PISTON TECH Insight into the world of go-fast slugs. by Mike Mavrigian photos by author It should come as no surprise that piston technology has evolved over recent years, largely due to superior material availability and the advent of precision CNC-machining capabilities. While a custom piston order may have once required [...]
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