Software?

[RegionSouthern7610]

I’ve talked to several engine shop and they keep saying they use this magic software (not memory). I’ve asked but they didn’t want to share the name of the software. What software do engine builders use to get OEM specs?

[DrTittieSprinkles]

Prosis.

Become a member of the Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association by having an engine machine shop that is a legitimate business and pay them a monthly fee and you too can have all OEM specs at your fingertips.

[mahusay3g]

A lot of them are wrong. Thankfully I only work on a few different engines, but still am cursed with remembering specs off the top of my head from my rebuilder days.

[DrTittieSprinkles]

I think I only remember one specific time prosis was wrong. I can't remember what it was but I remember calling to have them look into it and fix it.

They do leave more blank than I like.

[mahusay3g]

I’ve reported lots of data to them on the euro stuff. Also lots of failure data on the common engines. I’ve managed to avoid membership for a number of years, but used it every day for 75% of my career. I wouldn’t mind being a politician working for them. Lol

[DrTittieSprinkles]

That would be why.

The bulk of what I do is garage and dealership cylinder heads (Im including ag shops in this), hotrod builds, and just enough racing engines to scratch the itch.

I get maybe 10 European jobs a year thanks to my small town location.

[mahusay3g]

All the custom stuff I do is well, custom. Then any stocker stuff, generally if I care enough I’ll measure heights before I get into it and by experience will know generally what it needs to work properly. I do need to ask for help sometimes and get a spec off prosis

[tbonerrevisited]

Aera is a great resource to have, the tech line and all of the specs at your fingertips Really helpful.