by moore1 | Jun 17, 2016 | Published Stories |
Jon Kaase settles one of the most fiercely debated topics of all time with the ultimate dyno test. Written by Stephen Kim. Photos by Vic Moore. Published in the August issue of Car Craft, August 2016. Click here to read the full...
by moore1 | Jun 6, 2016 | Published Stories |
Currently, there is no premium supercharger that has evolved more than the TorqStorm. Of its sporting credentials, its greatest attribute probably lies in low-end torque. In this area, it has taken its most substantial leap forward. You don’t actually need more than 1850rpm on the clock before it will summon up much of the torque it possesses and it will continue to generate it all the way to 6500rpm. Read the full story courtesy of Australia’s Street Commodores...
by moore1 | Jun 3, 2016 | Published Stories |
Breakthrough Button Designs for Pro Mod, Big Turbos and Top Ring Placement Advice. A Denver racing piston specialist has just announced unique piston pin retention buttons. Its latest design for pro Mod and big turbo racing engines incorporates a radial locking feature. The advent of the piston button and its subsequent popularity came about because of the convenience it offers. Changing pistons with buttons not only reduces the time taken to replace pistons at the race track, but it also ends the frustration of fiddling about with round wire locks or double spiral versions. “Some years ago, when we were developing the original concept,” says Gibtec Piston’s Robbie Giebas, “the button seemed to offer a further advantage…Read the full story courtesy of Drag Racer...
by moore1 | Jun 1, 2016 | Published Stories |
“To the best of my knowledge,” said Jon Kaase, “prior to last year’s Engine Masters Challenge, the most powerful naturally aspirated Ford Y-block engine produced around 600 hp.” This enduring feat, however, was substantially exceeded on January 17, 2016, when Kaase’s efforts raised the peak power record to 709 hp @ 6,300 RPM and 748-lb.ft. of torque at 5,400 RPM. Read the full story compliments of Hemmings Muscle Machine’s July 2016...
by moore1 | May 27, 2016 | Published Stories |
24 things you need to know. By Sam Logan: Nothing undermines the legitimacy of a connecting rod maker more than a deficient batch of rods. They agonize constantly about heat treatments, high revs, heavy pistons, heavy pins, the number of race laps between rebuilds, but probably most of all whether or not nitrous is being sprayed. It’s a complicated business determining minimum weight while yielding maximum strength, enough to withstand the abuse sustained by the average race motor. Read the full story as published in Engine Professional...
by moore1 | Mar 14, 2016 | Published Stories |
Sometime last century, engine builder Jon Kaase declared that for every 1/10th change in barometric pressure, engine output is affected by around 10 hp. The adage changed the approach to clutch adjustments, and adept crew chiefs have since followed the rule. Read the full story on Fine Tuning: Tips to Tune a Clutch for Competition, courtesy of Drag Racing...
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