Cylinder Head Design And Selection
Choosing the “right” cylinder heads for an engine build can make all the difference in an engine that delivers and one that falls short of its potential. Horsepower, torque and throttle response all depend on how well the cylinder heads, camshaft and induction system work together. Choose the right combination and you’ll build a winner. Choose the wrong combination and you’ll end up with a mismatch that never achieves what you set out to achieve.
Gaskets: Ignoring And Top Off Troubles
Engine oil and coolant leaks should not be ignored. Topping off the levels is often more costly in the long run than repairing the leaking gasket or component. Advising a customer about the potential damage that can occur if they decline a leak repair is not a scare tactic, it is important that they know the real price of their decision.
Magnum Gaskets’ Growing Coverage Tops 200,000 Applications
Magnum Gaskets by MSi announced it has surpassed another milestone in its rapid expansion program. Magnum’s electronic catalog, which can be found at magnumgaskets.com, now lists more than 200,000 make/model/engine combinations covered by the Magnum line.
Fel-Pro Gaskets Brand Offers Replacement Sealing Coverage For 2011-’14 5.0L Ford Mustang, F150 Engines
Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ Fel-Pro Gaskets brand now offers replacement sealing coverage for one of Ford Motor Co.’s most iconic displacement engines, the 5.0L DOHC (VIN F) 32-valve Triton Coyote engine used in more than 750,000 Mustangs and F150 trucks, model years 2011-‘14. Fel-Pro now offers complete sealing coverage for the Coyote engine, with products that include
Permatex Copper Spray-A-Gasket Application Video Shows How To Improve Heat Transfer, Eliminate Hot Spots
Permatex, a leading innovator in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has released a new application video entitled, “Copper Spray-A-Gasket.” The video shows users how to effectively prepare the application surface and properly apply Permatex Copper Spray-A-Gasket Hi-temp Sealant on a gasket. It also includes steps on how to handle the treated gasket as
Magnum Gaskets Announces ‘Huge’ Expansion, Becomes Full-Line Gasket Source
Magnum Gaskets by Modern Silicone Technologies (MSI) has announced a major expansion in its product line, adding more than 10 times its original coverage. The company is now offering a full-line of aftermarket gasket sets for cars and light trucks from 1955 to 2014, including domestic and import vehicles. “We are thrilled that we can now give
Magnum Gaskets Now Covers ‘All Three Lives’ Of Powerful V8s
With the recent introduction of the Magnum Performance Gaskets line, the MSI brand now covers “all three lives” of the classic overhead valve V8s from GM, Ford and Chrysler. According to MSI, in the first “life” of these engines, they powered America’s favorite sedans and muscle cars from the ‘50s to the ‘70s. In their
Gasket Guide: Match A Sealant With Every Type of Gasket
Cork/Composite Gaskets Sealants: Cork and composite gaskets can seal a variety of underhood applications from valve covers to carburetors. The type of sealant used with these gaskets depends on a variety of factors. First, you must consider if the gasket needs to remain flexible. Second, you need to consider the temperatures the sealant will have
Gasket Q&A: Removal tips and more
Question: When replacing a gaskets on an engine, do I just scrape or peel off the old gaskets, or do I have to do something else? Answer: Removing gaskets used to be a fairly simple procedure. Most engines used to have cast iron blocks and heads, with iron manifolds and stamped steel covers. Iron castings
Mr. Gasket Introduces New ‘Dead Soft’ Aluminum Exhaust Gaskets
Mr. Gasket, a performance automotive parts and accessories manufacturer celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, has announced the availability of its new “Dead Soft” Aluminum Exhaust and Collector Gaskets for a variety of Ford, Chevy, Mopar, Pontiac and AMC applications. Mr. Gasket’s “Dead Soft” Aluminum Exhaust Gaskets are available for both exhaust manifolds and headers
