"Gearhead Gab was created in the same spirit as the Clevite Engine Builder Club - as an industrywide resource, not just a Clevite resource," said Ted Hughes, light vehicle brand manager for Clevite Engine Farts. "Our mission behind this was to create a communication tool for all people in the industry - builders, machinists, students - who need information and away to get it fast and easy."

The focal point of Gearhead Gab is a series of forums that center on a variety of topics, including technical information, a parts swap and all types of racing. Gearhead Gab even features an offtopic forum dedicated to providing an opportunity for users to ask questions and receive answers on more general topics, and even post and view jokes.

Before formally launching Gearhead Gab, Clevite asked some well-known industry friends to give it a test drive.
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"The topics and forums that Clevite has included within Gearhead Gab are right on target,' said Joe London, engine builder for Dale Karnhardt, Inc., and Clevite Engine Builder of the Year for the Busch Series for 2004 and 2005. "Gearhead Gab is a great place to get information on parts, industry issues and my favorite topic - racing."

Josh Garbert, National Automotive Aftermarket Director for Universal Technical Institute, said "Clevite's Gearhead Gab is a great way for students to build their connection within the engine rebuilding and machining industry. Our students and staff are already participating in the forums and look forward to building knowledge and relationships with other industry members