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When Tough Isn’t Enough

By Chuck Lynch Is there a difference between tough and strong? Does it matter if there is or is not when it comes to pistons? Let us look at this comparison and then break down the needs of a few…

Rule of Thirds

Understanding Shop Costs and Pricing By Rob Munro One of the most common business-related questions we receive at AERA is whether we have a labor guide and price sheet, specifically, how much other shops are charging for a given job.…

Connecting Rod Tech

By Mike Mavrigian For engines designed to produce high levels of both horsepower and torque, only high quality aftermarket forged steel, aluminum or titanium rods should be considered. Connecting rods provide the critical connection between the crankshaft and the pistons.…

pH-ill Your Tank With Knowledge

By Chuck Lynch Magazine articles, like novels, are more than words on paper or a screen. They are a glimpse into the personality of the author. We who like to read, find authors with a style that resonates with us…