Federal-Mogul’s New Crankshaft Seal Design Offers Fuel Savings and Reduced CO2 Emissions
New MicroTorq seals can directly replace existing seals to provide significant improvement in fuel economy and CO2 emissions, says the supplier.
Centric Parts Invests In Second Dynamometer at Stoptech Facility
The newest addition can simulate twice the gross vehicle weight for brake testing and development, up to 25,000 pounds, and also now provides Centric Parts with the ability to test a wide range of parking brake scenarios.
Eastwood Launches New MaxxPower Brand
The first products launched include a 105-Amp GM one-wire alternator; two hi-torque 1.7kw starters for Chevy applications and a powerful new distributor to replace worn OE distributors.
Dayco Launches New Line of Snowmobile and ATV Belts
Specially formulated high-temperature Neoprene with the highest level of Aramid fiber loading construction proves to perform better in belt temperature and efficiency than leading competitors, according to Dayco.
Ford Begins EcoBoost Engine Production at Storied Cleveland Plant
Ford invests $55 million to retool and reopen Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1; 250 jobs have been added to the plant to produce the new engines.
Indycar Series Launches Redesigned Website to Kick Off 2009 Season
The official website of the IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights, www.indycar.com, is kicking off the season with a fresh look and expanded features, allowing fans to keep pace with the series all season long.
Bosch Launches New Sweepstakes and Contest
The ‘Drift Into A Mustang’ sweepstakes and ‘Create Your Own Performance Art’ contest kick off this month.
Honeywell to Turbocharge First Ford EcoBoost Engine
TORRANCE, Calif. — Honeywell has been selected by Ford to develop turbochargers for its first introduction of the Ford EcoBoost engine on next year’s 2010 Lincoln MKS. The new turbocharged 3.5L V-6 engine will perform like a large V-8, but will deliver the fuel economy of a V-6, according to Ford. Ford’s EcoBoost engine range
Tales from the Track: The Sport is Called Racing, Not Just Winning
Dave Caracci, retired VP from Robert Bosch, has returned to his first love – racing. In part three of this multi-part series, Caracci takes us behind the scenes on the road with Prime Time Racing, where he serves as Logistics Engineer. Having accomplished a Top 5 finish in the international 12-hour race at Sebring, the team went on to race in the streets of St. Petersburg, where the Viper was totaled following a collision with one of the Penske team Porsches. Dave brings us up to speed since then.
Sloan Family Building for Aftermarket Studies Dedicated at Northwood University
The automotive aftermarket is big business, Northwood University President Keith Pretty commented during Thursday’s dedication of the Sloan Family Building for Aftermarket Studies. “In fact, it’s very big business,” he said, adding the industry’s annual revenues are approaching $300 billion. “This is bigger than the gross national product of many nations around the globe.” And Northwood is an integral part of the equation to help keep the economic engine of the automotive aftermarket humming along, Pretty believes.