Expo 2021 – Episode 11: Pistons, Pins, Clearances and Coatings
Lake Speed Jr is joined by the guys from Roush-Yates Engines to talk about everything piston—materials, design, heads, skirts, rings & oil—plus an audience Q&A
Expo 2021 – Episode 10: Diamond Pistons
We took a trip up to Clinton, Michigan to visit Diamond Pistons, see the facilities, learn about their R&D, and get a look at their custom piston designs.
Expo 2021 – Episode 9: Rotating Assembly & Balancing Machine Demo
CWT Industries’ Randy Neal walks host Joe Castello through a live demonstration of balancing the Expo engine's rotating assembly on CWT’s 5500 Multi-Bal machine
Expo 2021 – Episode 8: Rotating Assembly & Balancing Considerations
We learn the concepts and proper techniques in balancing rotating assemblies, get a demo of cutting an aero wing camshaft profile, and close with a Q&A session
Episode 7 Part 3: Cylinder Honing and Surfacing Demo
In the final episode of this 3-part series, Rottler Manufacturing’s Ed Kiebler gives an in-depth demonstration on how to get the perfect cylinder surface finish
Expo 2021 – Episode 7 Part 2: Cylinder Honing and Surface Considerations
In part 2 of this 3 part series we visit three master engine builders to learn how they approach cylinder honing and surafacing
Expo 2021 – Episode 7 Part 1: Cylinder Honing and Surface Considerations
In part 1 of a 3-part series, Ben Strader, Ed Kiebler, and Keith Jones hold a whiteboard session to explain the science behind honing and cylinder finishes.
Expo 2021 – Episode 6: Engine Builder Interview – Doug Yates
We climb in the wayback machine once again to re-visit our very first engine builder interview -- the legendary Doug Yates of Roush Yates Engines.
Expo 2021 – Episode 5: Surface Machining
We go back to January of 2021 for a deep dive into surface machining tips, tricks, and techniques from a trio of the world’s best engine builders.
Expo 2021 – Episode 4: Surfaces Finishes and Sealing
The AERA's Chuck Lynch takes us through the ins and outs of surface finishes, sealing, and the effect on gasket seal.