In Memoriam of Founder Julius John Schonberger III
Julius John Schonberger, III, of Philadelphia, PA passed on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Temple University Hospital, Jeanes Campus. He was 79. He was the beloved husband of 51 years to Barbara Brownstein Schonberger. Born in Harrisburg, PA, he was the son of the late Julius J. Schonberger Jr. and Geniveve Kazeski Schonberger. Julius was a good man and great provider for his family. He was married to his wife Barbara for more than 50 years, and had two sons that he loved dearly, Jay and Richard. Julius’s, “Jules”, career began as an automotive parts salesman. Jules was a
Tire Pressure Basics
Tire Pressure Basics Having the correct pressure in your tires is very important! Make sure that you have the correct tire pressure in all five tires. (Don’t forget the spare tire) We suggest going by what your vehicle manufacturer recommends, which should be listed on the side of the driver’s door, on the glove compartment door, and/or in the owner’s manual. What happen with over inflating Over inflating creates a harder ride because the tires are rigid and stiff causing the tires contact to the road to be reduced. This also causes uneven tread wear usually happening in the center
Why Use Aluminum?
Why use aluminum over other materials? You most likely know of aluminum but probably don’t know the ins and outs of this material. Aluminum makes up about 8% by weight of the Earth’s solid surface. Aluminum is also one of the most abundant minerals on earth after oxygen and silicon. But beside there being a lot of it, why is aluminum used? Some of the benefits of aluminum are it’s a soft, lightweight, strong, fire-proof and a heat-resistant material. Aluminum also has a higher resistance to oxidation and corrosion due to passivation. Plus is mixes well with other chemicals to
What’s Wrong With My Regulator? Troubleshooting Your Fuel Pressure Regulator
What’s wrong with my Regulator? Regulators are a complicated and intricate piece to any car assembly. Have you ever found that your once perfect regulator now isn’t performing to your standards? Here are some troubleshooting tips that might have some solutions for you. If you find that your regulator doesn’t work anymore: Ensure that all ports are clear and free of dirt/debris. Regulators need the fuel to be clear of small dirt pieces and general debris in order to perform optimally. Clean out any ports if you find that your regulator is running into problems. Don’t use any adhesives that
Fuel Pressure Regulator Assembly
How to Assemble a Fuel Pressure Regulator Ever find yourself wondering: "How do I put together this Regulator?" Well, look no further. Below is a video of an assembly of one of our best selling products, PRP's very own Fuel Pressure Regulator. Check out our selection of Fuel Pressure Regulators here.
Safe Driving Tips and Tricks
Here in North America, specifically here on the East Coast near Philadelphia we are expecting a slippery winter ahead of us. Safe driving is important not only for your safety but also for your passengers & other people on the road. Read our tips and tricks for safe driving here. PRP has provided our customers with some safe driving tips to tackle the cold and sometimes unsafe conditions that happen on the roads. Safe driving doesn't only save your car from unnecessary harm but also could save your life. If your car is in a garage, never warm up your
What Happened to the Tucker 48?
Preston Tucker is an important name in automotive history. Without some of Tucker’s advancements in the industry we wouldn’t be where we are now - specifically the Tucker 48. Tucker was born in 1903 outside of Detroit. When we was newly married he owned a gas station, operating it with his wife. Preston also worked on the local police force at this time but was banned from using the vehicles after using a blowtorch to make a hole so the engine could heat the cabin. After this Tucker began working as a car salesman for multiple different companies. In 1930
Halloween Spooktacular Sale
No Tricks. Just Treats. PRP Racing Products is excited to announce our Halloween sale! Ding Dong! It's a Spook-tacular Sale at your door. We've brewed up something special for you. Enjoy 10% off site wide and treat yourself to premium parts. Savings so devious they're worth screaming about. Our Halloween sale is valid until October 31, 2018 Free Ground Shipping is only valid in US Carve out some time for yourself this Halloween and treat yourself. Browse all of our products on sale here. Any issues please contact us at Info@prpracingproducts.com Philadelphia Racing Products are Track Tested, Racer Approved and
Throwback to PRI 2015
Performance Racing Industry's (PRI) trade show from 2015 (PRI 2015) is long over, but as Philadelphia Racing Products gears up to go to PRI's 2018 trade show we are reflecting on past shows we've been involved in. We forgot about this article written about us by the kind people at EngineLabs during PRI 2015. Racing is expensive. And many racers are always on the hunt for products that are well-designed, made in America, and won’t break the bank. That’s exactly what we have here in this intercooler tank system from the guys at Philadelphia Racing Products. The 5.50-gallon intercooler tank is