AVON LAKE, OH (03.21.24) – Staying cool doesn’t have to be a challenge. Design Engineering Inc.’s Under Seat Heat Shield Kit can be used on 2022-’23 Honda Pioneer models to reduce seat temperatures and make the interior more comfortable.

DEI’s under seat heat shield kit blocks engine heat from entering the passenger area with high-quality, custom-cut insulation pieces. The improved insulation lowers temperatures on the seat and middle plastic panel.

“Under seat heat shield kits will increase the riding comfort for you and your whole crew,” said John Gabriel, powersports manager at DEI. “Maximize the enjoyment of your next ride by adding this kit to your interior.”

The kit includes front seat and middle panel heat shields. It fits 2022-’23 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 and 1000-3 models. Installation is simple thanks to adhesive backing and will still allow your Honda Pioneer to be serviced.

For more information about DEI’s powersports line of heat and sound control products, visit www.deipowersports.com.

AVON LAKE, OH (01.16.24) – Staying cool doesn’t have to be a challenge. Design Engineering Inc.’s Under Seat Heat Shield Kit can be used on 2022-’23 Honda Pioneer models to reduce seat temperatures and make the interior more comfortable.

DEI’s under seat heat shield kit blocks engine heat from entering the passenger area with high-quality, custom-cut insulation pieces. The improved insulation lowers temperatures on the seat and middle plastic panel.

“Under seat heat shield kits will increase the riding comfort for you and your whole crew,” said John Gabriel, powersports manager at DEI. “Maximize the enjoyment of your next ride by adding this kit to your interior.”

The kit includes front seat and middle panel heat shields. It fits 2022-’23 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 and 1000-3 models. Installation is simple thanks to adhesive backing and will still allow your Honda Pioneer to be serviced.

For more information about DEI’s powersports line of heat and sound control products, visit www.deipowersports.com.

AVON LAKE, OH (01.04.24) – “Van life” just got a little bit cooler, thanks to Design Engineering, Inc.’s (DEI) newly expanded line of custom cut van insulation kits.

DEI’s custom cut van insulation kits are now available for the 2023 model year of the Ford Transit, and the 2022 Dodge Ram ProMaster cargo vans. Custom insulation kits are also available for select models of (high-roof) 2007 and up model years Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans.

“Transit and ProMaster custom cut insulation kits are an excellent addition to our line of Sprinter van kits,” said Mike Buca, product manager at DEI. “They take the guesswork out of creating a cool, quiet and comfortable interior for your Transit and ProMaster vans.”

These custom cut insulation kits include pre-cut insulation pieces for each area of your interior. Installation is quick and easy, using custom-cut 30mm and 12mm thick D-Mat insulation that keeps the cabin a comfortable temperature and Boom Mat damping material that eliminates squeaks, rattles and vibrations.

Cargo vans remain popular for commercial, recreational and personal use. DEI offers a variety of products to make your cargo van more comfortable for whatever the road may have in store.

For more information about custom cut van insulation kits or any of DEI’s complete line of heat and sound control products, visit www.designengineering.com.

AVON LAKE, OH (09.06.23) – Design Engineering Inc. (DEI) is proud to be a 2023 class presenting sponsor of The Shootout, a premier drag racing event presented by Buschur’s LLC. In its 30th year, The Shootout is the world’s largest Mitsubishi/DSM racing event. This year’s event spans Sept. 15-17 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.

There will be new offerings for the DSM and Mitsubishi communities, along with Ecoboost, A90 Supra, Z-car and other classes hosting the Mitsubishi vs. the World competition.

“We are thrilled once again to support this historic event, especially in its 30th anniversary year,” said Will Farkas, Social Media & Sponsorship Coordinator of DEI. “There is nothing like it for racing fans, and we are fortunate to have this world-class event right here in our backyard at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk.”

There will be no shortage of DEI products at the event. DEI provides performance heat and sound control products that help drag racers be more competitive. Industry-leading materials and custom fit products provide cooler in-cabin temperatures and thermal containment, even in the tightest of spaces.

For a full schedule and more information about The Shootout 2023, visit importdrag.com. To learn more information about DEI’s complete line of heat and sound control products, visit www.designengineering.com.

AVON LAKE, OH (08.24.23) – Staying cool doesn’t have to be a challenge. Design Engineering Inc.’s Under Seat Heat Shield Kit can be used on 2022-’23 Honda Pioneer models to reduce seat temperatures and make the interior more comfortable.

DEI’s under seat heat shield kit blocks engine heat from entering the passenger area with high-quality, custom-cut insulation pieces. The improved insulation lowers temperatures on the seat and middle plastic panel.

“Under seat heat shield kits will increase the riding comfort for you and your whole crew,” said John Gabriel, powersports manager at DEI. “Maximize the enjoyment of your next ride by adding this kit to your interior.”

The kit includes front seat and middle panel heat shields. It fits 2022-’23 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 and 1000-3 models. Installation is simple thanks to adhesive backing and will still allow your Honda Pioneer to be serviced.

For more information about DEI’s powersports line of heat and sound control products, visit www.deipowersports.com.

AVON LAKE, OH (08.16.23) – “Van life” just got a little bit cooler, thanks to Design Engineering, Inc.’s (DEI) newly expanded line of custom cut van insulation kits.

DEI’s custom cut van insulation kits are now available for the 2023 model year of the Ford Transit, and the 2022 Dodge Ram ProMaster cargo vans. Custom insulation kits are also available for select models of (high-roof) 2007 and up model years Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans.

“Transit and ProMaster custom cut insulation kits are an excellent addition to our line of Sprinter van kits,” said Mike Buca, product manager at DEI. “They take the guesswork out of creating a cool, quiet and comfortable interior for your Transit and ProMaster vans.”

These custom cut insulation kits include pre-cut insulation pieces for each area of your interior. Installation is quick and easy, using custom-cut 30mm and 12mm thick D-Mat insulation that keeps the cabin a comfortable temperature and Boom Mat damping material that eliminates squeaks, rattles and vibrations.

Cargo vans remain popular for commercial, recreational and personal use. DEI offers a variety of products to make your cargo van more comfortable for whatever the road may have in store.

For more information about custom cut van insulation kits or any of DEI’s complete line of heat and sound control products, visit www.designengineering.com.

AVON LAKE, OH (05.19.23) – America’s Racetrack and one of the nation’s premier producers of automotive heat control products are teaming up in 2023.

Design Engineering, Inc. (DEI) is pleased to announce a marketing partnership with Summit Motorsports Park, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.

Opened in 1963, Summit Motorsports Park specializes in presenting family entertainment and hosts a variety of touring motorsports events throughout the year. It hosts more than 100 events every year, attracting more than 500,000 guests.

“Summit Motorsports Park has a long tradition of excellence, from promoting motorsports competitors to providing high-quality experiences for fans and enthusiasts,” said Steve Garrett, DEI Creative Director. “Their values strongly align with our own, and DEI is proud to support them as part of their 60th anniversary.”

“America’s Racetrack,” located in Norwalk, Ohio, has been selected a national “Track of the Year” 20 times in the last 60 years, including nine times by the National Hot Rod Association.

For racing fans, Summit sums it up with their philosophy, “We believe our customers are guests in our ‘home’, and our park is our living room.”

DEI’s first event where they will have a full booth for you to stop by and say “hi” will be the Cavalcade of Stars, June 2, 3 and 4, along with many other events throughout the season. If you can’t make it to the Cavalcade of Stars, don’t worry – DEI will be part of many automotive and motorsports events throughout the year. Stay tuned to hear about those events as they get closer.

For more information about Summit Motorsports Park and its upcoming schedule, visit summitmotorsportspark.com/home.

Visit designengineering.com for more.

AVON LAKE, OH (04.26.23) – Design Engineering Inc., (DEI) will be the official heat-and-sound control sponsor of the Triple Crown of Rodding, a new premier event for hot rods and trucks, at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon Tenn., September 8 and 9, 2023. The Triple Crown of Rodding showcases hot rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 and American-made trucks through 1998.

The Triple Crown of Rodding event was inspired by Shades of the Past, an event that was held for more than 40 years the weekend after Labor Day in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. When that show ended in 2022, Bobby Alloway of Alloway’s Rod Shop teamed up with Gary Case of Stylin’ Concepts and the Sport Truck Nationals to create an automotive event unlike any other, the Triple Crown of Rodding.

“The Triple Crown of Rodding is going to be a one-of-a-kind event. It is going to take you back to the days when car shows were really big events. Not just a show to bring your car to. That’s why we just had to be involved. With the star power of the best builders, the very best of the best vehicles in the country, and all of the DEI customers that showcase our products in their builds in one location, we just had to be a part of it,” said Steve Garrett, Creative Director, DEI. “This is going to be a good one for years to come.”

The Triple Crown of Rodding will feature an elite-level awards program with more than 40 state-of-the-art trophies including the Triple Crown Winners: Best Street Rod, Best Street Machine, Best Street Cruiser, Best Truck (up to ’72) Best Truck (’73-’87) and Best Truck (’88-’98). A brand new 2023 Chevrolet Pickup Hot Rodded by Alloway’s Rod Shop will be given away by luck-of-the-draw to one lucky registered participant.

And if you want star power, there is a long list of A+ builders that will be there that use DEI products, doing meet-and-greets, showcasing their builds, and choosing their favorite vehicles for their very own custom award and trophy. Meet celebrity builders like Phil and Jeremy Gerber (Roadster Shop), Jonathan Goolsby (Goolsby Customs), Jesse Greening (Greening Auto Company), Alan Johnson (Johnson’s Hot Rods), and many more top line builders and celebrities.

For more information about the Triple Crown of Rodding, visit www.triplecrownofrodding.com. For DEI’s complete line of performance heat and sound control products, visit www.designengineering.com.

AVON LAKE, OH (04.19.23) – Design Engineering Inc.’s (DEI) AN-sized Heat Shroud™ Sleeves for 20, 16 and 12 AN sizes are an ideal way to reduce heat strain and abrasions on lines, hoses and wires, damage that could result in failure of all three of these components.

Sized perfectly for AN sizes and featuring an easy wraparound install, DEI’s Heat Shroud ™ Sleeves are constructed from a high-temperature rated, glass-fiber fabric with an insulating inner layer and a heat-reflective outer surface.

The added convenience of a hook and loop closure design along the edge makes installation easy. There’s no need to remove one end of the hose, just wrap Heat Shroud™ Sleeve around the hose and close the hook and loop edge. It’s that simple.

In addition, the AN-sized Heat Shroud™ Sleeves are lightweight for high-performance applications. They are also pliable, so they can be used on tight bends, and there’s no need to disconnect lines to install them. It also prevents fluids from potential vapor lock. The Heat Shroud protects against oil, dirt, road grime and is fireproof.

Heat Shroud ™ Sleeves are available in 3-feet and 10-feet lengths for 12, 16 and 20 AN sizes and offer the versatility of fitting diameters from 0.5 – 2.5 inches.

Highlights include:

· No need to remove wires and hoses

· Convenient hook & loop closure design

· Available in sizes ranging 0.5 – 2.5 inches in diameter

· Reflects 90% of radiant heat

· Easily trim to length

To learn more about AN-sized Heat Shroud™ Sleeves and DEI’s complete line of heat and sound control products, visit www.designengineering.com.

AVON LAKE, OH (03.29.23) – It’s a challenge to stay cool during races, and a cold drink can keep drivers refreshed and focused. A new In-Car Drink Bottle Insulator from Design Engineering, Inc. (DEI) keeps water or a favorite sports drink cooler for longer periods of time.

“A well-known issue that many drivers face is keeping cool drinks cold. Drivers need to drink liquids during races to prevent dehydration, cramps and loss of concentration. We’re excited to announce a solution with our newly available drink bottle insulator,” said Mike Buca of DEI. “This product has been tested at the track and passed the heat test with rave reviews.”

The In-Car Drink Bottle Insulator is large enough to completely enclose a 42-ounce Longacre bottle. The design completely covers the Longacre 52-22551 and 52-22553 Drink bottle and holder. The insulation is made from a durable, washable neoprene material to make cleaning between races easy.

The hook and loop closure design makes installation and removal easy and retains access to the mounting bracket. A sleeve for the tube gives drivers access to the bite valve, for hands-free hydration.

Highlights include:

Washable
Full-length hose cover
Lightweight
Easy to install
Keeps drink cool and secure

For more information about this Drink Bottle Insulator (# 10910) and DEI’s complete line of performance heat and sound control products, visit www.designengineering.com.