Motor State Distributing Captures Record
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Motor State Distributing Captures Record
PERFORMANCE REPORT YOUR CONNECTION FOR INFORMATION AND NEW PRODUCTS INSIDE INFORMATION PAGE 1 Info and Viewpoints Motor State Distributing cap[\YLZYLJVYKIYLHRPUNZP_[O SEMA warehouse distributor of the year award *AN&EBsVOL Motor State Distributing Captures Record-Breaking Sixth SEMA Warehouse Distributor Of The Year Award PAGE 2 New Vendor Showcase +YHRL4\ZJSL*HYZ PAGE 3 Allstar Showcase 5L^(SSZ[HY7YVK\J[Z PAGE 4 New Product Showcase >HYU3HUKY\T8\PJR*HY .VVKYPKNL;YPWSL?9HJL *VTWVULU[Z0UJ:^LL[4MN 7L[LYZVU PAGE 5 Charlie Jobber's Take On Things Where would the modern muscle car be without Hau ;OHP;HUN PAGE 6 Industry News 3HUL(\[VTV[P]L^PUZ[OL +PJR)LILL4LTVYPHSH^HYKH[ the Michigan Motorsports Hall of Fame PAGE 7 Tech Corner ;OLJOPJRLUVY[OLLNN& PAGE 8 Industry News (Cont.) /V[9VKKLYZ6M;VTVYYV^PUZ[Y\J[VYUHTLK0SSPUVPZ[LHJOLY VM[OL`LHY The Motor State Performance Report is compiled and published bi-monthly by the Motor State Distributing Advertising +LWHY[TLU[:[HɈ!1VOU)LYNS\UK4H[[ /H\JO1PT2HLRLS1Y4PJOHLS2HSSPUN 9VIPU)LHJO`+H]PK(5HJ` Accepting the 2014 SEMA Warehouse Distributor of the year award are left to right Dean Akins, Mike Kibby, Geof Kiekenapp, Lindy Dolezan, Dustin Lane, Craig Mullauer, Doug Lane, Mark Kostrzewa, Janet Lane, Joe Petlick, George Lane, John Sheskey, Danny Knowles, Robert Ledesma, Scott Wahlstrom Motor State Distributing was recently named Warehouse Distributor of the Year at the prestigious SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show, held in Las Vegas, Nev. on Nov. 4-7. This is the sixth time that Motor State Distributing has garnered the award, previously capturing honors in 1991, 1993, 2003, 2008 and 2011. The SEMA Show, which takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is devoted to showcasing high performance automotive equipment by bringing together distributors and manufacturers from all over the world, with attendance for this year’s event surpassing 125,000. The Warehouse Distributor of the Year award was established by SEMA and is presented annually to honor a warehouse distributor for their outstanding contribution to the industry during the past 12 months. Watervliet, Mich. based Motor State Distributing was chosen for the award based on a wide criteria that includes exceptional ratings in customer support, industry service and warehouse operations. Founded in 1963, SEMA represents the $31-billion dollar specialty automotive industry made up of over 6,000 companies. SEMA is the authority for research, data, trends and market growth information for the specialty automotive industry. The industry offers performance, comfort, convenience, appearance and technology products for passenger and recreational vehicles. Motor State Distributing/Lane Automotive, counted among the country’s largest warehouse distributors of high performance and specialty automotive components, is celebrating their 50th year in business. Founded in 1964 by George Lane, who still remains in an active role, the company’s primary executive roles are handled by sons Doug and Dave. From a 153,000 square-foot facility, the family-owned business has over 80,000 part numbers in stock from over 570 performance equipment manufacturers. PERFORMANCE REPORT NEW VENDOR SHOWCASE The Drake Automotive Group Difference For over 30 years, Drake Automotive Group has been helping enthusiasts create the vehicle of their dreams. With the use of innovative designs, testing and manufacturing techniques, we take pride in always providing high quality parts at competitive prices. All products we manufacture are guaranteed to be free of defects and include our 1 year manufacturer warranty. Drake Automotive Group currently offers parts for Classic Mustang, new-model Mustang, Fox Body Mustang, Challenger, Camaro, Jeep, and vintage Broncos. Performance And Styling Components For 2005-2013 Mustang Billet Hood Pin Kit DRA5R3Z-6316892-K Hood Pin Kit, designed specifically for 2005-2009 Mustangs, combines precision machined, billet 6061-T6 aluminum plates with stainless steel lynch pins and vinyl covered stainless steel lanyards. Sold complete with mounting brackets. Note: Will not fit GT500 Sequential Tail Light Kit DRA5R3Z-STL Add custom turn signal sequence functions to any 2005-09 Mustang. Kit offers six programmable settings for various sequencing; (3) sequencing (slow, medium or fast) and (3) chasing (slow, medium or fast). Includes (2) wiring harnesses that directly replace the OEM harness without the need for any cutting or splicing. Performance And Styling Components For 2008-12 Challenger Fuel Door Assembly Attractive, billet aluminum and die cast with stainless steel fasteners, Fuel Door Assembly features a distinctive appearance. Incorporated plunger assembly provides positive opening and closing. Choose from fuel doors with black or satin accents, or all black. Fits all 2008-12 Challengers. Billet Strut Tower Brace DRAMO-280001-BL High tech, billet aluminum Strut Tower Brace is triangulated for maximum strength, increasing chassis stiffness and improving handling. Military spec. quick release pins allow quick removal for engine access. Fits all 2008-12 Challenger. Note: Fits 2008-11 5.7L with engine cover removed. Fits 2009-10 3.5L with minor modifications. Fits 2012 6.4L with minor modification to Variable Intake Cap. Does not fit 2011-13 3.6L V6. Performance And Styling Components For 2010-14 Camaro Tail Panel Blackout Set DRACA-190004-BLK Customize the rear of any 2010-13 Camaro for a truly finished appearance. Five-piece Tail Panel Blackout Set is manufactured from durable, ABS plastic and installs quickly using included 3M adhesive. Page 2 *AN&EBsVOL accepts: NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE 6" x 12" Horizontal Air Tank ALL10531 Aluminum tank provides an easy way to air up tires. Cordless Drill Holder Secure to shop wall or trailer to keep frequently used cordless drills quick at hand! Holder is 6-1/2" wide and available in white or black. Aerosol Can Holder, 3-Hole ALL12201 Sturdy steel unit holds three cans up to 3" in diameter. Pre-painted white. Steel Ballast Steel ballast is pre-painted white for safety. Add weight where it's needed. Available in 10, 20, 25, 30 and 40 pound blocks. Fox 2.5" Coil Over Kits Kits fit 2" steel bodied shocks and include everything to assemble one complete shock. Slotted tops allow quick and easy spring changes. Use with 2.5" coil-over springs. Fox Shock Extensions Steel extensions with 7/16"-20 thread fasten directly to Fox shock shafts for added suspension travel. Sold each. Spring Spacers Spring Spacers can be used with 2-1/2" coil-over springs or with coil-over kits and 5" adapter when extra spacing is needed. Extended Length Upper Spring Cup ALL56125 Commonly used in rear suspensions, cup connects to jack bolt with a bolt and O-ring to help maintain spring location. Extension sits 5" into the spring. Heat Sleeve High temperature silicone coated fiberglass sleeving is non-flammable and resists temperatures up to 500° F. An excellent choice for protection of fuel lines, wiring, cables and various similar uses. Sleeving is resistant to gasoline and many other chemicals. Sold in 3 ft. lengths. Size referenced is sleeve I.D. or O.D. of hose to be covered. accepts: *AN&EBsVOL Page 3 PERFORMANCE REPORT NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE Warn 4000 DC WAR94000 Looking to make your job a bit easier? The WARN 4000 DC has the power to move heavy loads quickly and effortlessly. With an impressive pulling capacity and lots of standard features, this winch works hard at making your job easy. ST Series Bump Stop Springs Eliminate the problems commonly associated with bump stops. Manufactured from high tensile steel, ST Series Bump Stop Springs feature a linear rate, which allows easier adjustability as the spring rate determines how hard you want to hit the stop, and how quickly. Simple calculations allow determining how much spring deflection is required to provide the desired load balance. Bump spring cups include a center bushing to reduce friction. Wiring Kits Durable and affordable, Wiring Kits use fine-stranded, ropelay copper construction wire for superior current carrying capabilities, while the 220° F. insulation can withstand the high temperatures and fluids common to a racing environment. Choose from kits with checkered flag or black panels. Dry Sump Oil Hard Line Kits For Dirt Late Models Cost effective kits are a real time saver when plumbing dry sump oil systems found in popular dirt late model chassis. Each kit includes a special, stainless steel hard line with incorporated G-Line 711 PTFE Aramid braided flex line hose, complete with fittings, that connects the oil tank to the pump. Kits are offered in -16AN or –20AN. Clamp-On Top Steering Gear Mount Clamp-on top steering gear mount is designed for use with 1-1/4" steering bars and eliminates the need for drilling. Constructed from black anodized billet aluminum, mount allows multiple steering wheel mounting distances and multiple fuel shut-off locations. Kit includes (2) clamps,(1) top steering gear plate and necessary fasteners. Fuel shut-off brackets and clamps may also be purchased separately. Tandem Power Steering/Fuel Pump Tandem Power Steering/Fuel Pump was developed by Randy Sweet and Sid Waterman, calling upon their nearly 100 years of combined racing experience. Tandem design unit features a power steering pump that is capable of 1,700 PSI and a consistent flow of 3 GPM, while the fuel pump is a spin-off of Waterman’s popular 300 LM unit. Weighing just 5 lbs., 2 ozs., combination pump is offered as a complete kit with Aeromotive dual adjustable fuel pressure regulator, small block Chevy RH cylinder head mount, 33-tooth HTD pulley and necessary hardware. May be driven with the Allstar Performance mandrel kit and crank pulley. Tandem pump and mount may also be purchased separately. Dirt Late Model Filter Tank Fully redesigned dry sump filter tank, engineered specifically for dirt late models, incorporates a high flow return filter located at the bottom of the cap, allowing quick, easy filter access. Tank also includes an oil level dipstick and high flow, radiused return fittings that eliminate the existance of back pressure in the return lines. Easily adapted to an existing system, tanks are offered in 4- or 5-gallon versions, include full baffling and a no mess breather design for maximum oil system efficiency. Page 4 *AN&EBsVOL accepts: PERFORMANCE REPORT CHARLIE JOBBER'S TAKE ON THINGS Where Would The Modern Muscle Car Be Without Hau Thai-Tang by Jim Kaekel Jr. Prior to the release of the trend-setting 2005 Ford Mustang, the landscape of the American muscle car had become stale and barren. The muscle car era of the 1960’s and 1970’s had been all but forgotten except to the baby boomers, and traditional high performance, rear wheel drive cars were slowly drying up. By 2002, GM had discontinued the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. Slowing sales, plant over capacity, stiff competition from the Mustang and a deteriorating market for sport coupes were among the reasons for their demise. Ford continued producing the Mustang with sales exceeding 100,000 cars every single year, but the car just wasn’t getting the attention it once did in the ‘60’s and ‘70’s. There just wasn’t much out there to get excited about, however, that would all change with the 2004 North American International Auto Show. And if it weren’t for a fellow named Hau Thai-Tang who was in pursuit of the American dream, we may not be enjoying the revitalization of the American muscle car market that we are today. Thai-Tang was born in South Vietnam in 1966 and grew up in the war torn country. His grandfather rented rooms to American military officers during the war and Thai-Tang befriended many of them, sharing ice cream, old stories and car magazines. As part of American military morale building, the USO would bring over Mustang race cars and this was where Thai-Tang was first exposed to the legendary pony car. He was instantly drawn to the car and the country from which it originated. After immigrating to the United States, Thai-Tang’s love of cars and superior math skills guided him toward the engineering field. He attended college, graduating from Carnegie Mellon University in 1988 with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering, taking a job with Ford Motor Co. shortly afterwards as a college graduate trainee. By 1993, he achieved his master of business administration degree from the University of Michigan and was named as a race engineer to Ford’s Indycar team under the tutelage of Mario Andretti and Nigel Mansell. The team captured six wins, 11 podium finishes and both the driver’s and manufacturer’s championships. Shortly afterwards, he was appointed Chief Engineer in charge of code name “S-197” that helped develop the fifth generation, 2005 Mustang. Thai-Tang and his team, which included exterior styling designer Sid Ramnarace, unveiled a completely redesigned Mustang that featured an all-new look, yet was reminiscent of the vastly popular, late 1960’s models. Ford senior vice president of design, J. Mays was quoted that the car featured “retro-futurism”. accepts: The car was an instant hit with the motoring public and over 160,000 cars were sold that model year. The base model was powered by a 4.0L SOHC V-6, backed by a Tremec 3650 5-speed manual transmission. The high performance GT model came standard with the 4.6L SOHC 3-valve Modular V-8 and choice of Tremec TR-3650 5-speed manual or 5R55S 5-speed automatic transmissions. It became a hit on the big screen as well, as a new Mustang was featured in the 2007 film “I Am Legend” starring Will Smith. Mutants may have ruled the planet in the flick, but the star drove a brand new, shiny red Mustang. Chrysler and GM were on notice...and the clock was ticking. Chrysler/Dodge responded quickly with a Dodge Challenger concept car that was unveiled at the 2006 Detroit Auto Show and then put into production in 2008. Similar to the Mustang, the third generation Challenger included design cues common to the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T. The Challenger was powered by 6.1L Hemi V-8 and backed with the 5-speed AutoStick automatic transmission. It was listed at $40,095 and the entire run of 6,400 cars were pre-sold, many above the MSRP. Chevrolet displayed a brand new Camaro concept car at the 2006 North American International Auto Show and subsequently announced that the model would return for 2009. Unfortunately, production was delayed and the car wasn’t released until the 2010 model year. The fifth generation Camaro also included designs that were parallel to the classic 1969 model. Of particular interest to many is the fact that the redesigned Mustang, Challenger and Camaro all share design features from past models, particularly from 1969-70, the epitome of the muscle car era. This is no accident. The auto manufacturer’s realize that by combining the resemblance of the classic muscle car with modern conveniences and advanced technology, that they can attract more buyers, both young and old. Good news to the burgeoning muscle car market is that since these cars are now approaching ten years old, they have become affordable to virtually everyone. The automotive aftermarket has responded to their popularity as well, releasing a virtual plethora of replacement high performance products including throttle bodies, intake manifolds, engine programmers, exhaust headers, suspension components and more. When a car owner hops into the seat of one of these modern muscle cars, opens up the throttle and feels the exhilaration that the open road can bring, they may truly feel that they have achieved the American dream. Just like the youngster that came all the way from southeast Asia and grew up to be an engineer for Ford Motor Co. *AN&EBsVOL Page 5 PERFORMANCE REPORT INDUSTRY NEWS Lane Automotive Wins The Dick Bebee Memorial Award At The Michigan Motorsports Hall Of Fame The 2014 Michigan Motorsports Hall of Fame (MMSHoF) induction banquet was held on Sunday afternoon, November 2nd, 2014 at the University Comfort Inn in Mount Pleasant, MI. There were 350 people in attendance. The MMSHoF used the occasion to introduce the inductees from 2014. They included photographer Al Blixt, Sr., promoter Sonny Hall, car owner Odie Skeen, drag racers Ricky D. Adkins and Kim (LaHaie) Richards, engineer Bob Bracey, hydroplane racer Mark Weber; and oval track drivers Harry Foote, Sr., Marv Parenteau, Tim Fedewa, Chas 2014 Hall Of Fame inductees and special award winners George Lane with award Howe, and Chuck Roumell. All of the inductees or their relatives were present, except for Tim Fedewa who is the spotter for Kevin Harvick. Tim was in Texas helping Harvick finish second in the NASCAR Cup race. Tim’s father Butch accepted the award. Also, Kim LaHaie couldn’t make it as she is the caregiver of her very ill mother in Florida. Special Award winners for 2014 included Lifetime Dedication Award: Auto Value, Dick Beebe Memorial Award for contributions to Michigan motorsports: Lane Automotive, and the Mick Schuler Media Award: Mike Brudenell of the Detroit Free Press. The Michigan Motorsports Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization that was incorporated in 1982 to enshrine and honor individuals or groups who have excelled in motorsports in the state of Michigan. More Info: http://www.mmshof.org/. Photos by Jennifer Peterson HRIA Education Day at @ Detroit Autorama Twenty-four manufacturers will present one-hour seminars as part of the HRIA (Hot Rod Industry Alliance) Education Day at the Detroit Autorama. These seminars provide insite on industry trends, the latest products and even tips on installation, direct from the manufacturers themselves. Four seminars will run concurrently over six one -hour time slots beginning at 9:00 a.m., giving you time to learn about the latest trends and products from the experts. Attendance is free to dealers and installers. Complete session schedule information will be available later in the year, mark your calender now. For more information, visit SEMA.org/hria or Jim Skelly at jimsk@ sema.org. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Ron Francis Wiring MSD Lokar Powertrain Control Systems 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Drivin Oil Powermaster Classic Instruments American Autowire 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Ride Tech Fat Man Fabrications Steele Rubber Products Flaming River 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Comp Cams / Fast Advanced Plating Borgeson Bowler Transmission 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Painless Performance Edelbrock IDIDIT Vintage Air 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. TCI / Quartermaster Wilwood Aeromotive Holley 12:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Lunch Page 6 More Industry News Continued On Page 8 *AN&EBsVOL accepts: PERFORMANCE REPORT TECH CORNER WITH JIM KAEKEL JR. The Chicken...Or The Egg? It comes up quite often when an engine failure has occurred in a race car. The problem begins when the car suffers from a sudden loss of performance. After checking a few things, it appears that the engine has a serious problem when a significant amount of bearing debris is found Connecting rod and bearings during an oil filter inspecshown were subject to tion. The engine must overloading and detonation, causing the bearing to fail then be removed from the and spin in the rod housing. car, torn down, diagnosed and repaired. The intake manifold and cylinder headss hort are first removed and the short sasblock is then completely disassembled as it will require a complete t’s found. clean-up, regardless of what’s When the engine is torn down under pical that these circumstances, it’s typical mage that there is so much related damage rstand it becomes difficult to understand what the initial failure was, similar to the ome. When a fail“chicken or the egg” syndrome. ct” of sorts takes the ure occurs, a “snowball effect” nitially may have begun engine by storm and what initially g failure soon destroys as a connecting rod bearing haft and all of the bearings the connecting rod, crankshaft in short order. If the enginee is run for any length of time in this condition, the bearing debris quickly circulates through ng throughout the crankcase, damagthe oiling system and is slung ing the camshaft and lifters. Bearing debris is also thrown up into the cylinders as well, where it quickly scores the piston skirts and damages the rings. When this has occurred, the entire rotating assembly may be ready for the trash heap. In this particular instance, the connecting rod bearing spun, damaging the bearings, connecting rod and crankshaft. What occurred first? Was the failure caused by detonation, overloading, oil breakdown or connecting rod failure? This is a situation where proper diagnosis is critical in preventing future problems. It’s very likely that the oil wedge broke down, causing the bearing to fail and ultimately spin in the rod housing. However, did the oil wedge break down because of an oil-related issue, or did the big end of the connecting rod become distorted due to overloading and/or detonation, which then caused the oil wedge breakdown? When the oil wedge breaks down and the bearing begins to actually physically contact the crankshaft, it quickly destroys the babbitt and copper layers of the bearing, and proceeds to tear into the steel backing. Lack of lubrication and intense friction result in skyrocketing component temperatures that cause the bearing to begin to literally weld itself to the crankshaft, which causes the bearing to break free from the locating lugs and spin within the connecting rod housing. Unfortunately, this entire process can transpire very quickly in a race engine and can cost thousands of dollars to repair. Once accepts: properly diagnosed and the necessary components repaired or replaced, however, the engine can be reassembled and put back into service without worry. Prior to reassembly, the block and all oiling system components must be thoroughly cleaned and the oil pump pickup replaced. The pickup is typ typically loaded with bearimp ing debris after a failure that is nearly impossible to remove and these contaminants certainly don’t belon belong in a repaired engine. Diagnosis in these type of fa failures can be eased by acquiring a book su such as the “Engine Bearing Failure A Analysis Guide” offered by Mahle/Clevite (engineparts.com). A pdf of the guide can be found at: http://www.wilmink. n nl/Clevite/Clevite_lagersc schade_tech_info.pdf. It fea features a complete analysis correc and corrections of premature engine failures, complete with illustrations and norm bearing wear and failphotos of both normal dir and foreign particles, inures caused by dirt sufficient or exc excessive bearing crush, misassembly, mis misalignment (bent/twisted connecting rod, bent crankshaft or c distorted crankcase), insufficient luov brication, overloading, corrosion (coolant/fuel in oil) an and improper journal finish. Each diagnosis includ includes examples of bearing appearance damaging action, a appearance, possible causes and necessary corrective action. When inspecting engine bearings, understand that the upper rod bearing inserts and lower main bearings are subject to increased wear and loading when compared to their counterparts, due to the fact that the pistons and connecting rods are trying to literally trying force the crankshaft out of the block during the combustion process. Thrust bearings, in particular, should be carefully scrutinized as they can be very costly to repair. Thrust bearing failure can be caused by a variety of things including insufficient or excessive crankshaft end play, a ballooned torque converter, or stress caused by clutch over usage. According to the experts at Mahle/Clevite, nearly 50% of premature engine failures are caused by dirt and foreign particles. Many failures are due to multiple factors as overloading and detonation, for example, are common to racing. Although engine bearing failure is never welcome, it’s bound to happen to even the best racing engine programs, while proper diagnosis and prevention is the key to future success. The guide also includes recommendations concerning bearing installation tolerances, crankshaft grinding and polishing. *AN&EBsVOL Page 7 PERFORMANCE REPORT Industry News (Continued from page 6) Hot Rodders Of Tomorrow/Allstar Performance Team Instructor Named Illinois State Teacher Of The Year Steven Elza, a Hot Rodders of Tomorrow/Allstar Performance team instructor and automotive technology teacher at Fremd High School in Palatine, Ill., was recently named Illinois State Teacher Of The Year by the Illinois State Board of Education. Selected from a field of over 150,000 teachers, Elza was chosen for the state’s highest honor because of his superior teaching skills, advocacy and promotion of applied technology classes. He is the first CTE (Career And Technical Education) teacher to be selected for the honor in the 40 year history of the award. Elza has been a team instructor for the Hot Rodders Of Tomorrow Engine Challenge since the program’s inception, qualifying the past four years for the Championship finals held at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas or the PRI Show in Indianapolis. His team recently finished sixth in a field of 15 teams at the SEMA Show on Nov. 3-7. The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow partners with high schools across the country to help provide students with the skills that they can use as a platform for a successful career in the automotive field. As Teacher of the Year, the 34-year-old Elza will meet President Barack Obama, throw out the first pitch at a Cubs or White Sox game, and attend the NASA Space Camp in Huntsville, Ala. in the upcoming months. He will also be speaking at teaching workshops, educational conferences and community meetings. For more information about Hot Rodders of Tomorrow go to http://www.hotroddersoftomorrow.com/ CAT108.1 3HUL+YP]L>H[LY]SPL[4PJOPNHU ^^^TV[VYZ[H[LJVT Toll FreePhone Fax