by Susan Moore | Nov 12, 2015 | Pistons/Piston Pins, Published Stories, Tech How-To |
Any experienced racing man knows that the components of a successful race car should be compatible—all working in concert. But this formula is never more critical than with engine builders. Professional race engine builders are profoundly aware of how engine parts...
by Susan Moore | Jul 2, 2015 | Pistons/Piston Pins, Published Stories, Tech How-To |
The Importance of Compression Ratios and How to Measure Them: Since race pistons in domestic V-8 engines move up and down in excess of 100 times per second, replacing them is a normal part of a racer’s routine. NHRA Top Fuel and Funny car teams replace them after...
by Susan Moore | Jul 1, 2015 | Published Stories |
And How Changing Carburetor Boosters Gained Over 50HP. In Lamar Walden’s engine shop, the dynamometer hurtled around to 5,997 rpm and recorded 627.5 hp. The engine, a 383ci small-block Chevrolet, empowered a Vortech S-Trim supercharger that generated 10 pounds of...
by App Studios | Jun 30, 2015 | Published Stories |
Here’s a for instance for you. You’re sitting in your car at a red light, your foot pressing the clutch pedal firmly against the floor. You plan to annihilate the tires on your car as soon as the light turns green. You know your car can do it; you’ve got a...
by Susan Moore | May 26, 2015 | Published Stories |
Compliments of Maximum Drive magazine. Transforming the hot rod from the pristine simplicity of a small-block Chevrolet power unit to the sophistication of the LS presented numerous complications. Nonetheless, it was this auspicious backdrop that spurred the dramatic...
by Susan Moore | Apr 1, 2015 | Published Stories |
A step-by-step installation of Concept One’s new LS pulley system which appeared in one of Australia’s leading magazines, Street Commodores. Read the full story here.
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