Plastic Engine Covers That Were Once Just For Looks Are Now Functional
Plastic engine covers are becoming a plague for technicians and it is only getting worse. Every year they get bigger and more difficult to remove. Once, they only cleaned up the engine bay, hiding unsightly wire harnesses, piping and intake manifolds. Now they have become barriers to technicians like the tamper-resistant screws on an iPhone.
Don’t ‘Air’ with Your Compressor
Contributing writer Curt Harler provides an update on air compressor technology and basic maintenance tips to keep yours running efficiently.
Venturini Motorsports Receives Ultimate Compressor Makeover From Atlas Copco Compressors
Venturini Motorsports, a world-class motorsports facility located in Concord, NC, has won Atlas Copco Compressors’ Ultimate Compressor Makeover competition. The facility received a new Atlas Copco compressed air system as the grand prize.
Kaeser Compressors ‘Talks Shop’ with New Blog
Kaeser Compressors, Inc. has announced its new blog, "Kaeser Talks Shop" at www.kaesertalksshop.com. This blog includes technical articles written by subject matter experts on various compressed air topics. Several blog entries have already been posted on a wide range of topics, including piping, adaptive control in blower installations, compressed air audits, and energy savings
DynoMax Exhaust System Delivers Performance Gains On Dodge Charger And Chrysler 300C Models
The new cat-back system from Tenneco’s DynoMax performance exhaust brand for 2011-2012 Dodge Charger/Chrysler 300C R/T 5.7L Hemi V8 cars adds horsepower and torque to the popular models. Engineered for “Pure Unadulterated POWER,” the new DynoMax exhaust system (Part no. 39518) is available now at performance retailers nationwide.
New Super Turbo System Available From DynoMax Performance Exhaust For 2011-1012 Chargers And 300s
The DynoMax Super Turbo 2011-12 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 3.6L V6 (Part no. 39525) exhaust system gains horsepower, torque and a unique performance sound over the stock system. The new DynoMax stainless steel dual cat-back system will be available now at performance retailers nationwide.
New DynoMax Performance Exhaust Systems Added To 2012 DynoMax Jeep Coverage
DynoMax performance exhaust has launched several new high-performance exhaust systems for popular late-model Jeep models, including Wrangler, Wrangler Unlimited and Grand Cherokee. DynoMax is the performance exhaust brand of Tenneco.
A/C Update: The Case Against HFO-1234yf ‘Heats Up’
Volkswagen follows Daimler’s lead in its pushback against A/C refrigerant R-1234yf.
DynoMax Exhaust Adds Power And Drone-Free Performance To New Kits For 2010 Ford Mustangs
DynoMax performance exhaust has added horsepower, torque and drone-free performance to a pair of new systems for the two editions of the 2010 Ford Mustang. Available now at performance retailers nationwide, the kits include an axle-back system for 2010 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L V8s and a cat-back system for 2010 Ford Mustang 4.0L V6s.
VW’s Says it Will Not Use HFO-1234yf Refrigerant in New Vehicles
In a release from R744.com, Volkswagen chief Ferdinand Piech says “the right refrigerant is CO2” for mobile air-conditioning and decides against using 1234yf in new vehicles.