by Susan Moore | Jan 17, 2017 | Published Stories |
Harmonic Balancer Types and Tech. It’s easy to underestimate the cost of a deficient harmonic balancer. But they can have a profound effect on the fortunes of the able race engine—a natural enemy of crank and bearings. With the engine running, camshafts and...
by Susan Moore | Jan 12, 2017 | Published Stories |
with Prudhomme, Austin Coil, Mongoose… “In my heyday, to deliver the perfect drag racing run we raced a very fine line,” asserts Don Garlits. “If you had the exact right size tire for the weight of the vehicle and the clutch set exactly right for the horsepower...
by Susan Moore | Dec 20, 2016 | Published Stories |
Enthusiasts with manual transmissions might know whether their clutch release mechanism is operated by cable or by a hydraulic bearing. But if it’s the latter it’s unlikely they could tell whether the bearing operates in constant contact with the clutch fingers or...
by Susan Moore | Dec 20, 2016 | Published Stories |
If you aspire to own or build a great rod or replica, don’t take the positioning or the proportions of the steering column assembly for granted. A number of variables are involved in creating a comfortable setup, including the cockpit shape and seat location,...
by Susan Moore | Dec 3, 2016 | Published Stories |
There are several schools of thought on the question of what constitutes a good clutch. But first there are two separate strands to this narrative that need to be addressed: street or track. It’s key to distinguish whether the car will be used mostly for...
by Susan Moore | Jun 28, 2016 | Published Stories |
A supercharger with a low-boost fix and how it was almost never made. Published in the July issue of Power and Performance News In their delivery of instantaneous power, superchargers flourish when compared to turbochargers. They suffer no turbo lag. Beyond this there...
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