Category: Tech Corner

By Greg Acosta October 03, 2024 When the subject of bearings and bearing clearance comes up, there is almost always a misunderstanding that takes place, thanks to the verbiage used in the discussion. So, today, with the help of King Engine Bearings, we’re…

By Jason Sands April 09, 2021 It’s wrong to say that a diesel engine absolutely needs a turbocharger, but boy do they help. Naturally aspirated, a 7.0-liter diesel (basically the size of a new pickup engine) might only make a little over…

K1 – Blog The relationship between bearing clearance and oil viscosity is a delicate balance. Read on for more information on how to get it right!There are some fairly famous duos in the entertainment industry – Abbott and Costello, Rogers…

By MICAH WRIGHT DECEMBER 15, 2023 This is the story of opportune meetings, overcoming odds, and unrelenting levels of girl power. It is also the story of an undersized Honda Civic, its equally tiny engine, and the tenacity that it takes to become…

By RANDY BOLIG JULY 21, 2023 It is no secret that dirty oil can really do serious damage to your engine. Left unchanged, used oil can allow bearings to prematurely wear, and other moving parts to come apart in grand fashion. Dirty…

By MICAH WRIGHT JUNE 13, 2023 Everyone worries about oil pressure and engine temps, because that’s what most engine read-outs register. May those readings be bone stock or aftermarket in nature, these figures often get misinterpreted, even by seasoned weekend track warriors. This is…

By TODD SILVEY APRIL 24, 2023 When we began our conversation with Brook Piper at Callies Performance Products, our conversation humorously compared crankshafts and baking cookies. When you consider the metallurgy and machining processes involved with a racing crank, there are many variables…

By GREG ACOSTA APRIL 28, 2023 When it comes to this hobby, not everyone has a spare pile of cash for parts. That often leads to scouring the internet, swap meets, and junkyards for second-hand deals on usable parts, like pistons and…

By TODD SILVEY MAY 05, 2023 The quest for more engine efficiency has auto manufacturers adopting thinner rings for greater efficiency when it comes to the family sedan. MAHLE has also embraced this technology, and much more in its motorsports division. MAHLE Motorsports adopted…

By SCOTT PARKHURST APRIL 20, 2023 Research has proven how critical piston rings are to internal combustion engines. The rings are the primary source of friction inside the engine, which we know causes a loss of power and increases heat. But, for…