June 2014 marks the 35th Anniversary of Scott Biesanz’ purchase of Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders. Biesanz has led the company since 1977 when Goodson Shop Supplies was a division of Winona Tool Manufacturing Co. The purchase of the company was finalized on June 4, 1979 and initially employed seven people. Today Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders employs 38 in three states.

Over the years, Biesanz has emphasized customer service and innovation. In a January 2000 interview he said, “We believe that customers are friends who deserve dedication. Everything we do is driven by that idea.” Today, Biesanz echoed that saying, “I think old time values like quality and service are even more attractive today as the industry becomes more automated and impersonal.”

Important milestones during Biesanz’ years at Goodson include:

• 1982 – First In-House Crankshaft Grinding Wheel Resizing was performed
• 1984 – Ground breaking for the new facility took place in November
• 1995 – Goodson facility was expanded
• 1995 – Goodson.com was launched
• 1996 – Goodtool Brake Service division was started
• 1997 – Goodson introduced the 3-D Fast Cut™ Multi-Angle Seat Cutting System
• 2003 – First Goodson catalog in Spanish was printed, featuring 44 pages of the company’s most popular export products
• 2004 – Goodson purchased Mach Grinding Wheel, operating it as Mach-B Grinding Wheel Resizing & Reshaping, a division of Goodson Shop Supplies
• 2010 – Goodson begins Guaranteed 3-Day Delivery within the continental US
• 2012 – Goodson purchases all assets of Goodtool Brake Service Tools & Supplies
• 2014 – Goodson purchases Kwik-Way Valve Seat Grinding Equipment & Supplies division with plans to manufacture and distribute the full product line.

Throughout the month of June, Goodson will be celebrating Biesanz’ 35th Anniversary as company owner.

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For those who haven’t heard of Rauh-Welt Begriff (RWB), they’re a famous Porsche-specific tuner located in Japan that’s well-known for blending the best Japanese and European tuning elements together. The team at RWB specializes in creating distinct automotive styling designed exclusively for Porsche chassis.

Believe it or not, it’s been 17 years since Nakai-san kicked things off as a small countryside body-shop in Chiba-Ken, as Rauh-Welt Begriff 911’s are now a common sight on both the streets and racing circuits of Japan. Initially, he did not believe his customization for Porsche 930, 911, 964 and 993s would catch on, but we’re thankful it did… READ MORE

Famous Porsche tuner Nakai-San brings skills to Montreal

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Edelbrock has introduced its E-Force Supercharger system for 2009-12 Dodge Ram trucks with a 5.7L HEMI engine. This system increases the performance of the stock engine to 421 rear wheel horsepower and 441 ft-lbs. of torque, for an increase of 100 horsepower and 100 ft-lbs. of torque over stock for improved street and towing performance.

This system utilizes the same Eaton Gen VI 2300 Twin Vortices Series (TVS) rotors found in the highly successful HEMI passenger car E-Force Superchargers. The supercharger assembly is integrated into Edelbrock’s unique intake manifold for a truly seamless design with minimal components. The intake features 7″ long runners for maximum low-end torque and an integrated bypass valve that helps reduce parasitic loss under light throttle, which improves gas mileage potential.

Keeping the air cool is a dual, high capacity, air to water intercooler and a full face, low temp, heat exchanger. It has been designed to meet 50-State emissions (E.O. Number D-215-85) and will work with all OEM emissions equipment. The complete E-Force supercharger system (#1538) includes everything needed to bolt it on. It includes a supercharger/manifold assembly, air-to-water intercooler and a handheld programmer to properly tune the factory ECU for the added power. A system is also available without a tuner (#15380).

This system is ideal for users who already have a tuner or wish to tailor a custom tune. Edelbrock offers two levels of optional powertrain warranty terms – including 3-Year/36,000 mile and 5-year/100,000 mile, offering up to $19,000 of coverage. Application PART # 2009-12 Dodge Ram Trucks with 5.7L HEMI engine (with tuner) 1538 2009-12 Dodge Ram Trucks with 5.7L HEMI engine (without tuner) 15380.

For more information visit www.edelbrock.com.

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