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540 CID Big Block Chevy Build – Part 1

By Mike Mavrigian NOTE: This article covers our 2021 EREF engine build (part 1 of 3), originally published in our Q2 April-June 2021 issue. For this year’s engine build project, we decided to go “old school” and build one of…

Cylinder Head Straightening

By Francisco Aristizabal One of the most frequently asked questions that we receive in the AERA technical department is regarding cylinder head thickness specifications and their limits for machining. Before the cylinder head can be reused, the cylinder head thickness…

Interview with a Heavy-duty Diesel Engine Part

By Steve Scott Some engine parts are always looking to be in the limelight, while others quietly do their jobs unnoticed in the background. We are hoping to interview one of those behind-the-scenes parts – the cylinder liner. Q: Excuse…

Using Liquid Nitrogen in the Shop

By Rob Munro As engine builders, we’re always looking for new ways to do things more efficiently to save money. But what about a few tricks to help take the headache factor out of some of those jobs we do?…