By RANDY BOLIG MARCH 09, 2022 One of the more serious concerns that enthusiasts have when asking questions about their classics is about ethanol in fuel. Whether you think it’s a good idea or not, ethanol-infused gasoline is here to stay. Unfortunately, it can…
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Boost-N-Juice By BRIAN HAVINS JANUARY 21, 2021 For years nitrous, supercharger, and turbo companies have pushed enthusiasts to use one or the other. You were either going to be a fan of boost or nitrous oxide, but not both. They were like…
By BOB MCDONALD AUGUST 26, 2021 Why is it that when people hear the term “Nitrous”, they automatically assume that there is going to be an explosion? Nitrous along with turbos and superchargers have been around for decades and are all a…
By BOB MCDONALD DECEMBER 06, 2021 Piston coatings have become so common with OEM and aftermarket manufacturers that it seems as though they often go unrecognized. Often, consumers might understand the basic functions that piston coatings offer, but do not realize the…
By BOBBY KIMBROUGH NOVEMBER 05, 2021 For years ARP has explained bolts as being like little springs. Sounds a little weird, but for a bolt to properly hold, it needs to stretch a little. Once the fastener is tightened to a predetermined torque spec,…
By JAMES ELKINS OCTOBER 31, 2021 E85 is a wonder drug for people looking to optimize the performance of their vehicle without liquidating assets to afford race fuels. Ethanols’s cooling properties help prevent knock while still maintaining an octane rating of 105.…
By BILL HOLLAND SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 Editors Note: The following editorial was supplied by Race Winning Brands and its family of connecting rod manufacturers and re-printed here on our digital pages for educational posterity. We know that connecting rods take a tremendous pounding…
By TODD SILVEY JUNE 16, 2021 Arguably the most significant factor in a high-performance or all-out racing engine is its ability to breathe. Whether air/fuel flows into the combustion area or exits as exhaust, the engine’s valves play an integral role in…
By JEFF SMITH MAY 18, 2021 The world of high-performance engines is heating up. Average horsepower and engine RPM are on the ascent. Along with this newfound power are new demands placed on the most highly stressed engine component in any engine…
By BRIAN WAGNER MAY 06, 2021 The fuel system of a racecar is the gatekeeper to how much power it can make. Careful thought needs to go into each part of the fuel system and the fuel pump is the star of…