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Top 3 Contenders: EPARTRADE's Favorite Cast Iron Engine Blocks

For racing teams, car parts retailers, automotive professionals, and car mechanics, understanding the nuances of engine blocks is crucial. Enter the robust world of cast iron engine blocks, prized for their durability and strength. Let us explore the top three cast iron engine blocks that have set the standard in performance and reliability.

The Essential Role of Engine Blocks

Engine blocks are the foundational piece of any vehicle's powertrain, ensuring smooth engine operation. In racing, where every fraction of a second counts, the quality of an engine block can mean the difference between victory and defeat. Known for their durability and cost-effectiveness, cast iron engine blocks are a staple in racing circuits and garages worldwide.

The Top 3 Cast Iron Engine Blocks

1. MOTOR STATE DISTRIBUTING

With decades of experience in the performance automotive industry, Motor State Distributing offers a wide range of cast iron engine blocks from renowned brands such as Dart Machinery and World Products.

2. PLATINUM RACING PRODUCTS

Platinum Racing Products specializes in high-performance engine components, including top-of-the-line cast iron engine blocks designed for extreme racing applications.

3. WORLD PRODUCTS

World Products, Inc. has been a trusted name in the performance engine industry for over 40 years, known for their durable and reliable cast iron engine blocks.

Advantages of Cast Iron Engine Blocks

1. Durability and Strength

Cast iron engine blocks are revered for their durability and strength. Unlike their aluminum counterparts, cast iron blocks can withstand higher levels of heat and stress, making them ideal for high-performance applications. Their heavy-duty construction means they can endure the rigors of racing and everyday driving with ease.

2. Cost-Effectiveness

When it comes to cost, cast iron blocks offer significant advantages. They provide a cost-effective solution without sacrificing performance. For racing teams and automotive professionals working within budget constraints, cast iron engine blocks deliver the best of both worlds—affordability and reliability.

3. Material Comparison

Compared to other materials, such as aluminum, cast iron blocks maintain their shape and structure better under extreme conditions. While aluminum is lighter, it lacks the same level of heat resistance and stability, which are crucial in high-performance settings. This makes cast iron a preferred choice for many professionals in the automotive field.

All in All

In racing and automotive engineering, choosing the right engine block is crucial. Cast iron engine blocks are known for their durability, performance, and cost-effectiveness, exemplified by models like the Dart Big M Sportsman and Ford Racing Boss 351.

Exploring cast iron options can enhance engine capabilities, with platforms like EPARTRADE providing valuable resources. Whether a racing professional or automotive enthusiast, understanding cast iron engine blocks helps optimize performance.

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MAHLE Motorsport Develops Performance Ring Webinar – The Advantages of Modern Piston Rings

Fletcher, NC, (April 25, 2023) – MAHLE Motorsport, a leader in performance PowerPak piston sets and rings, recently produced a performance ring webinar for Epartrade, a global online motorsports network located at www.epartrade.com. The webinar answers many key questions engine builders have about performance rings including: What are the advantages of using a modern ring set? Does weight play a factor, how have materials contributed to the modern ring design? How does the design of the ring impact the piston design? And how can rings be lighter yet more conformable and stronger? The webinar, episode #334, was presented by Joe Maylish, MAHLE Motorsport Program Manager and MAHLE Motorsport engineer George Wright and hosted by Brad Gillie, SiriusXM, channel 90, Late Shift talk host on the EPARTRADE website and is also available to view in its entirety here. Wright explains how new materials and MAHLE’s partnership with OEs, racers, race teams and builders has driven the goal to produce lighter rings with increased material hardness, higher tensile and yield strength that are also stronger and more conformable. Additionally, Maylish talks about their proprietary HV385 thermal spray coating that is embedded into the piston rings to improve scuff resistance, increase bond strength, provide quick and consistent break-in and sealing and reduce the coefficient of friction. The webinar opens with a brief introduction of the MAHLE company in the USA and globally, engineering staff located at the company’s North Carolina headquarters, images of the Morristown facility where the pistons are manufactured. Maylish says, “Engine builders consistently tell us that our rings and PowerPak piston sets are always on the mark. We take a great deal of pride in how our rings are up to 35% stronger than other rings on the market and outperform on many levels including fatigue resistance and strength for high compression applications that can deliver “free horsepower.” Our rings are designed to operate under the highest cylinder pressures and RPMs in motorsports and is the result from years of OE research and development and partnership with race teams around the globe.” For more information about MAHLE Motorsport performance rings, visit www.mahlemotorsports.com, or call MAHLE Motorsport toll free at 888-255-1942. To keep up with the latest on MAHLE Motorsport in social media, visit Facebook or Instagram or follow #mahlemotorsports. Read more articles Read the full article

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EPartrade Is Online Future Of The Racing Supply-Chain Automotive Trade Shows offer great opportunities to meet face to face with industry colleagues, but trade shows last only a few days per year. What about the 50+ weeks left? 20 years ago, we didn’t think of it. Then we lived in a different world......

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EPARTRADE Welcomes Motorsports Expert John Kilroy to Lead Content and Audience Development

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LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–EPARTRADE, the revolutionary trade-only global online part-sourcing platform, prepares for next-stage growth with the addition of racing industry expert John Kilroy to its team of dedicated motorsports business professionals. Kilroy joins the team as Chief of Content & Audience Development, responsible for developing and implementing the overall content strategy for the company. Through informative, insightful and compelling content, Kilroy will lead efforts to engage the EPARTRADE community while continuing to raise the company’s profile and grow its audience.

“John is a notable figure in the motorsports industry and brings an unparalleled expertise, dedication and passion to our team,” said Francisque Savinien, Founder, EPARTRADE. “His extensive experience in developing compelling content for racing audiences and his deep relationships within the industry will elevate EPARTRADE to new heights as we continue to build the brand and increase our audience.”

Before joining EPARTRADE Kilroy served as an editor, vice president and general manager at Performance Racing Industry, Inc. He spent 26 years helping to grow the brand, lead its editorial and guide its overall direction. During his time at PRI, he oversaw the production of the annual Performance Racing Industry Trade Show, led publishing efforts for the monthly B2B magazine, Performance Racing Industry – the leading trade publication in U.S. motorsports, while managing day-to-day operations.

In his role as Chief of Content & Audience Development, Kilroy will develop and implement strategies across all EPARTRADE channels that will establish, cultivate and deepen community engagement. He will spearhead the creation of content aimed to inform, update and engage the platform’s audience through the EPARTRADE subscriber newsletter and social media channels. Kilroy will also lead efforts to kick off an all-new “CEO Series,” a content series that will give audiences a brief intimate look at the leaders of key racing parts suppliers currently featured on EPARTRADE. The written and video series will give the community a close look at how these successful motorsport professionals started their careers, what they find most exciting about the industry today and more. The “CEO Series” will debut Sept. 20th, 2018, on EPARTRADE’s Industry News page and on LinkedIn.

Through EPARTRADE, suppliers can list their products online, allowing them to introduce their latest developments immediately to qualified buyers from all over the world. Teams, engine builders, fabricators, and other racing professionals can then access new parts and information in a fast and efficient manner. Featured products and services are designed for every form of racing, including road racing, stock car racing, open wheel short track racing, drag racing, off-road racing, karting and more.

About EPARTRADE

EPARTRADE, Electronic Performance And Racing Trade, is a revolutionary trade-only product-sourcing platform that works 24/7 to connect performance parts suppliers with racing business professionals around the globe.

EPARTRADE is a fast and efficient way to introduce new parts and services to the worldwide racing trade, allowing race engine builders, race teams, racing retailers, engineers and other verified racing businesses to access them from anywhere in the world, day or night. For more information on EPARTRADE, visit www.EPARTRADE.com.