AETC Delivers Info!

Ever wonder what it would be like to pick the brains of top engine builders or the engineers behind some of the best performance components available? Think of the tips and inside information you could learn to gain an edge over your competition! Are you curious about piston coatings and dome design or about improving an engine’s lubrication capabilities through pump technology? Ever think about how a four-pattern cam lobe design will affect the air-fuel ratios across the cylinders – and how you can record that information? All of these subjects and more were covered at the 23rd Advanced Engine Technology Conference.

Brad Green of MAHLE Pistons delivers his presentation during AETC.

Brad Green of MAHLE Pistons delivers his presentation during AETC.

The AETC event is held in conjunction with the Performance Racing Industry show, taking place on the three days leading up to the trade show. The 2012 event, held November 26th-28th in Orlando, FL, again brought together a group of engine builders thirsting for insights from a variety of engine component specialists, racers and engineers.

Remember, at this level of engine building, chances are you’re not going to discover 20 horsepower over your competition with a couple different parts. However when you pay attention to the minute details that many of the speakers presented this year, you could learn how to find a couple horsepower here and there which could translate to increased power numbers and longevity to give your engines an edge.

That is exactly what AETC is about – learning more about technology and how to adapt those findings into your engine building. There were interesting seminars on bearings that included materials, coatings, construction and exacting tolerances. Ever want to know more about piston tech, skirt coatings and ring land construction? This was the place. Oil pump designs were fascinating too, and included a view of what an LS pump experiences at 6,000 RPM (you don’t want to know). Of course for engine longevity you need to use the right fasteners and we learned the technical-side tightening methods including straight, torque and angle as well as stretch. And have you ever considered how useful data acquisition could be on the dyno or the track? Incredible things can be revealed. Also, Clemson University presented an inside look at the benefits of computer simulation for fuel spray modeling and research on stepped headers.

Clemson University’s Dr. Robert Prucka talks about his school’s work.

Clemson University’s Dr. Robert Prucka talks about his school’s work.

Between each speaker, there is time to ask questions and mingle with other presenters and fellow participants. That in itself is should be enough to convince anyone to attend, however the AETC staff also has giveaways during each intermission. Prizes include pistons, ring sets, race oil, spark plug wires and engine fasteners. Best of all, everyone wins something.

AETC is already making plans for 2013 and even has several speakers lined up from Jesel Valvetrain, Total Seal, Mahle, Arrow Racing Engines and Performance Illusion Engines. The conference will be held December 9th -11th which again corresponds with the PRI show.  However, make note that the shows are returning to Indianapolis. The PRI show merged with the Indy-based IMIS event to bring the best racing products available under one roof. This will be the largest gathering of performance and racing products in the world and will take place December 12th -14th at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis.

If you want to build better engines, the Advanced Engine Technology Conference will deliver the tools to get you started. Go to www.aetconline.com for more information and to take advantage of early registration savings.

Back to Indianapolis!

Take note that AETC and the PRI show are heading back to Indianapolis, Indiana. The IMIS show that has been held at Indy for the last four years will be consolidated with the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show to produce the largest performance and racing trade show in the world. The 2013 PRI Trade Show will occupy the entire Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, and take place December 12th -14th, 2013.

For 2013, AETC and PRI will return to Indianapolis with the promise of an outstanding week of racing products and technology. Be sure to make your reservations for the week of December 9th -14th early and unpack your winter coat and mittens!

2013 AETC Speakers

Planning for the 24th AETC event is well under way! The show is scheduled for December 9th -11th in Indianapolis with the following speakers confirmed.

  • Lee Carducci, Arrow Racing Engines– How to Embrace and Transform the Latest OEM Engines and Technology Into Competitive Race Engines
  • Cecil Steven, Performance Illusion Engine – How to Use Cylinder Pressure and Valve Motion Measurements to Improve Performance
  • Bill McKnight, Mahle – The Science of Bearings and How They Can Be Optimized to Maximize Performance
  • Harold Bettes, Performance Researcher / Author – Airflow, Engines, Dynos – Myths, Legends & Facts
  • Keith Jones, Total Seal – How to Optimize Cylinder Finish for Maximum Piston Ring Seal
  • Dan Jesel, Jesel Valvetrain Innovation – Tomorrow’s Valvetrain Trends, the Latest Advancements for Performance
  • And more to be announced! Watch www.aetconline.com for updates and early registration deals.

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