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Explaining Under- And Oversized Engine Bearings With King Bearings<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0Greg Acosta\u00a0October 03, 2024 When the subject of bearings and bearing clearance comes up, there is almost always a misunderstanding ...
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Explaining Under- And Oversized Engine Bearings With King Bearings<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0Greg Acosta\u00a0October 03, 2024 When the subject of bearings and bearing clearance comes up, there is almost always a misunderstanding ...
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Wastegating 101: How Does A Wastegate Work, And Do You Need One?<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0Jason Sands\u00a0April 09, 2021 It\u2019s wrong to say that a diesel engine absolutely needs a turbocharger, but boy do they ...
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Bearing Clearance and Oil Viscosity Explained<\/a><\/h4>\n
K1 - Blog The relationship between bearing clearance and oil viscosity is a delicate balance. Read on for more information ...
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Making A 1,500-Plus Horsepower Honda B18 Engine Live<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0MICAH WRIGHT\u00a0DECEMBER 15, 2023 This is the story of opportune meetings, overcoming odds, and unrelenting levels of girl power. It ...
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Turbo Failure And How The Correct Oil And Good Maintenance Can Help<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0RANDY BOLIG\u00a0JULY 21, 2023 It is no secret that dirty oil can really do serious damage to your engine. Left ...
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Go With the Flow: Moroso Explains How Temps Tamper With Oil Movement<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0MICAH WRIGHT\u00a0JUNE 13, 2023 Everyone worries about oil pressure and engine temps, because that\u2019s what most\u00a0engine read-outs\u00a0register. May those readings ...
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Forged vs Billet: Callies Explains Crankshaft Choices<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0TODD SILVEY\u00a0APRIL 24, 2023 When we began our conversation with Brook Piper at\u00a0Callies Performance Products, our conversation humorously compared crankshafts ...
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Identifying Unknown Pistons And Rods On The Fly<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0GREG ACOSTA\u00a0APRIL 28, 2023 When it comes to this hobby, not everyone has a spare pile of cash for parts ...
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The Advantages Of Running Thinner Piston Rings<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0TODD SILVEY\u00a0MAY 05, 2023 The quest for more engine efficiency has auto manufacturers adopting thinner rings for greater efficiency when ...
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Seal The Deal: Total Seal\u2019s Gas-Ported Piston Rings Seal Everything<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0SCOTT PARKHURST\u00a0APRIL 20, 2023 Research has proven how critical piston rings are to internal combustion engines. The rings are the ...
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Why You Need A Fuel Pump Voltage Booster<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0BRIAN WAGNER\u00a0MARCH 21, 2023 You can buy a car off the showroom floor from General Motors, Ford, and Dodge that ...
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Top Ring Gap Theories Explained By Wiseco Pistons<\/a><\/h4>\n
By TODD SILVEY JANUARY 30, 2023 The ring gap topic is critical to engine performance and longevity. Nickolaus DiBlasi, global ...
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Turbo Failure. Here\u2019s A few Tips To Prevent One<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0GARY MASCHNER\u00a0JANUARY 01, 2023 Idoubt many people have given much thought as to how and when the turbocharger was born ...
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Oil On The Spark Plug Threads<\/a><\/h4>\n
What I Learned Today With Jeff Smith \u2014 Over the years, we\u2019ve seen many street engines with a significant amount ...
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Do You Know Which Antifreeze Is Best For Your Engine?<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0TODD SILVEY\u00a0NOVEMBER 01, 2022 When was the last time you thought about the cooling system in your classic car, diesel ...
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Fuelab Offers Microscopic Fuel Filtration With Big Flow Capabilities<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0TODD SILVEY\u00a0AUGUST 17, 2022 Fuel filters for high-performance or all-out racing have a greater duty than many consider. We\u2019ve seen ...
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Discussing Piston Rings And Cylinder Honing<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0ANDY BOLIG\u00a0AUGUST 19, 2022 When considering parts for an upcoming engine build, I\u2019m reminded of a conversation I overheard many ...
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ARP Fasteners Explains Metallurgy Basics For Performance Enthusiasts<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0TODD SILVEY\u00a0JULY 01, 2022 The\u00a0Automotive Racing Products (ARP)\u00a0staff are pretty darn \u201cgeeky\u201d when it comes to the science of working\u00a0 ...
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Race Gas Concentrate Aims To Match Race Fuel Performance From A Can<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0BRENDAN BAKER\u00a0JUNE 30, 2022 In the late \u201990s, Dan Muldowney was racing at a track where he bought 110-octane fuel ...
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How An Aftermarket Harmonic Balancer Helps At High RPM Levels<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0BRIAN WAGNER\u00a0JUNE 06, 2022 Torsional vibration, more commonly referred to as engine harmonics, is a force that must be dealt ...
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Deciding Which Electric Fan Your Ride Really Needs<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0RANDY BOLIG\u00a0APRIL 19, 2022 Now that winter is making a departure, it\u2019s time to place our classic rides back to ...
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How To Preserve Your Stored Race Fuel All Year Long<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0TODD SILVEY\u00a0MARCH 29, 2022 Over the years, some magical \u201cpixies\u201d have been developed or improved upon within a gallon of ...
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Combat Ethanol-Based Fuel Issues<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0RANDY BOLIG\u00a0MARCH 09, 2022 One of the more serious concerns that enthusiasts have when asking questions about their classics is ...
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Why You Should Run Nitrous On A Boosted Engine<\/a><\/h4>\n
Boost-N-Juice By\u00a0BRIAN HAVINS\u00a0JANUARY 21, 2021 For years nitrous, supercharger, and turbo companies have pushed enthusiasts to use one or the ...
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Nitrous Oxide 101<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0BOB MCDONALD\u00a0AUGUST 26, 2021 Why is it that when people hear the term \u201cNitrous\u201d, they automatically assume that there is ...
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Piston Coatings: When You Should And Shouldn\u2019t Use Them<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0BOB MCDONALD\u00a0DECEMBER 06, 2021 Piston coatings have become so common with OEM and aftermarket manufacturers that it seems as though ...
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ARP Bolt Talk: What Is Torque Spec And Why Fastener Torque Matters<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0BOBBY KIMBROUGH\u00a0NOVEMBER 05, 2021 For years\u00a0ARP\u00a0has explained bolts as being like little springs. Sounds a little weird, but for a ...
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The Dilemma Of Ethanol Fuels<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0JAMES ELKINS\u00a0OCTOBER 31, 2021 E85 is a wonder drug for people looking to optimize the performance of their vehicle without ...
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Connecting Rod Shapes\u2026And Some New Designs<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0BILL HOLLAND\u00a0SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 Editors Note: The following editorial was supplied by Race Winning Brands and its family of connecting ...
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Talking Stainless Steel Valves \u2013 Material Is Everything<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0TODD SILVEY\u00a0JUNE 16, 2021 Arguably the most significant factor in a high-performance or all-out racing engine is its ability to ...
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What All Those Bolt Alloys And Numbers Mean<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0JEFF SMITH\u00a0MAY 18, 2021 The world of high-performance engines is heating up. Average horsepower and engine RPM are on the ...
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Understanding How Brushless Fuel Pumps Work<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0BRIAN WAGNER\u00a0MAY 06, 2021 The fuel system of a racecar is the gatekeeper to how much power it can make ...
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Coated Pistons: Measuring Advice From JE Pistons<\/a><\/h4>\n
Coated Pistons: Measuring Advice From JE Pistons By\u00a0TODD SILVEY\u00a0APRIL 16, 2021 Coating technology for engine internals is becoming more commonplace ...
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Explaining How Piston Rings Can Affect Engine Temperature<\/a><\/h4>\n
By GREG ACOSTA APRIL 01, 2021 When it comes to diving into dyno testing headfirst, one of the first people ...
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Hidden Horsepower: Revealing The Secrets Of The Oil Control Rings<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0JEFF SMITH\u00a0MARCH 18, 2021 \u201cRun a dingle-ball hone through it, throw in a new set of rings \u2014 and you\u2019re ...
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Checking Engine Bearing Clearances Without Breaking The Bank<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0TODD SILVEY\u00a0MARCH 14, 2021 When building or performing maintenance on the engine in your hot rod, checking your engine\u2019s bearing ...
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What CFM Ratings Mean To You With SPAL Cooling Fans<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0BOBBY KIMBROUGH\u00a0MARCH 10, 2021 When shopping for new automotive components, it never fails that we are bombarded with tricky sounding ...
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Boost-N-Juice: Why You Should Run Nitrous On A Boosted Engine<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0BRIAN HAVINS\u00a0JANUARY 21, 2021 For years nitrous, supercharger, and turbo companies have pushed enthusiasts to use one or the other ...
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What Is Windage In An Engine And How Do We Fight It?<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0GREG ACOSTA\u00a0JANUARY 05, 2021 When planning an engine build, one term that often pops up when discussing the bottom half ...
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Why You Need A Stretch Gauge For Engine Assembly<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0BRIAN WAGNER\u00a0SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 Assembling the bottom end of an engine requires plenty of precision, and if you neglect any ...
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Supplemental Oil Pressure Can Save Your Engine<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0GREG ACOSTA\u00a0JULY 28, 2020 There is no denying, oil is the lifeblood of every engine. Whether it\u2019s a tiny little ...
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What\u2019s So Wrong With Nitrous?<\/a><\/h4>\n
Nitrous Oxide is a POWERFUL Oxidizer Nitrous, or Nitrous Oxide is a power adder that provides incredible \"Bang for the ...
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How to Compare Weight Savings to Horsepower Gains<\/a><\/h4>\n
How to Compare Weight Savings to Horsepower Gains Have you ever wondered what 10 or 20 extra horsepower might \"feel\" ...
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Keep Your Engine Alive: The Importance of Oil Temperature<\/a><\/h4>\n
One of the things you will find if you have a oil pressure or temperature gauge is that regardless of ...
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Low Temp Thermostats: What\u2019s the Advantage?<\/a><\/h4>\n
This week we're talking about\u00a0low temperature thermostats, another item that nearly every tuning house sells and yet fail to really ...
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Beating the Heat: Advantage of a High Pressure Radiator Cap<\/a><\/h4>\n
Spoon, Mugen, TRD, and about two dozen other 'big name' companies all sell these \"High Pressure\" radiator caps. However, if ...
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I-Beam and H-Beam Connecting Rods Explained<\/a><\/h4>\n
By\u00a0BRIAN WAGNER\u00a0MAY 11, 2020 Connecting rods are probably one of the easiest parts to understand in an engine \u2014 they ...
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The Basics of Protective Driver\u2019s Gear<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Chris Berg March 03, 2020 In high-performance driving, safety should be at the center of every decision made and ...
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Lucas Oil Safeguard Ethanol Fuel Conditioner<\/a><\/h4>\n
Lucas Oil Releases Safeguard Ethanol Fuel Conditioner By Chris McWilliams February 03, 2020 New from Lucas Oil \u2013 their Safeguard ...
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Bore Vs. Stroke \u2014 Which One Is Worth More Power?<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Greg Acosta January 10, 2020 One of the basic tenants of hot-rodding is finding ways to add more power ...
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The Art And Science Of Cylinder Honing<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Jeff Smith January 14, 2020 The whole idea behind building an engine is to capture as much air and ...
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Five Things You Need To Know About Aluminum Connecting Rods<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Brian Wagner December 11, 2019 When you\u2019re building an engine for a project there are limitless possibilities of parts ...
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10 Myths Of Cylinder Head Porting<\/a><\/h4>\n
\u00ad By Dave Localio Tech November 12, 2018 About the Author: Dave Localio is a long-time friend of ours and ...
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Stroker Science: Piston Speed, Rod Angle, and Increased Displacement Explained.<\/a><\/h4>\n
August 20, 2018 \/ by Mike Magda Share An intense look at crankshaft stroke and its affect on mean piston ...
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How To Tell If Your Pistons Are Still Good<\/a><\/h4>\n
October 16, 2018 \/ by Jeff Smith Gamblers are a different breed. There\u2019s a point where they seem to know ...
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Gasket Science: Can You Reuse An MLS Head Gasket?<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Brian Wagner July 09, 2019 There are numerous fables in the high-performance world on what you can or can\u2019t ...
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Misunderstood Causes of Detonation in High Performance Applications<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Jennifer Szabo June 20, 2019 In the engine tuning world, detonation is defined as one of the following: combustion ...
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How A Gas-Ported Top Piston Ring Can Help Engine Performance<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Brian Wagner June 13, 2019 Looking for ways to generate horsepower during an engine build goes beyond displacement and ...
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Quench: Unlocking Performance Squished Between the Piston and Head<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Eric Labore June 06, 2019 When you are building an engine, and you are trying to get the most ...
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Wideband Realities: The Truth About Oxygen Sensors\u2019 Limitations<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Jeff Smith June 11, 2019 This is not a story on trashing oxygen (O2) sensors even though the title ...
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Do You Really Know What A Blow-Off Valve Does?<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Greg Acosta\u00a0 When it comes to forced induction, even the most peripheral turbocharger enthusiast is familiar with the component ...
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The 5 Do\u2019s And Don\u2019ts Of Wiring A Racecar<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Josh Kirsh February 03, 2015 <img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-914832\" src=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2015\/01\/wiring-story-lead-art-640x249.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"249\" \/>Wiring in any form is more ...
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Clearing Up Myths About E85 And Ethanol: 16 Things You Need To Know<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Jeff Smith March 16, 2018 Over the years we\u2019ve seen all sorts of misinformation floating around the web on ...
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The Differences Between Air-To-Air And Air-To-Water Intercoolers<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Greg Acosta September 21, 2018 It\u2019s the age old debate of which is better, air or water? Both are ...
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Header Wrap: What You Should Know About Wrapping Pipes<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Michael Harding March 06, 2019 Late-night pitchman Ron Popeil coined the phrase\u00a0\u201cset it, and forget it\u201d when he was ...
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Answers On The Second Ring: The Science Of The Second Piston Ring<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Paul Huizenga March 12, 2019 Since the invention of the metal piston ring at the start of the industrial ...
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Five Pro Tips For Effective Brake Bleeding For Reliable Track Use<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Rob Krider March 15, 2019 One of the first and certain most necessary upgrades to any car, truck, or ...
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Exhaust Gas Temps, Turbos, Turbo Shields and Making Power<\/a><\/h4>\n
Posted: February 19, 2019 | Categories: Tech | Author: Patrick Hill ABOVE: An unshielded turbo means you\u2019re leaving a lot ...
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Boost vs. Compression: Benefits of High Boost Levels and High Compression Ratios<\/a><\/h4>\n
Education Boost vs. Compression: Benefits of High Boost Levels and High Compression Ratios DSPORT ISSUE# 125 0 Comments One-thousand horsepower, ...
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Fwd: The Secret Life of Bearings: A Test Of Bearing And Oil Wear Rates<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Jeff Smith February 14, 2019 It can be a very tortuous existence for engine bearings. Think about it. Bearings ...
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MLS Head Gaskets \u2013 Engine Sealing Do\u2019s And Dont\u2019s<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Casey Putsch February 11, 2019 Any business owner or life-long gearhead that personally does the majority of their own ...
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SPAL Electric Fans: Keeping Things Cool With Different Blade Types<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Paul Johnson December 30, 2018 A wisely chosen electric fan supplies vital airflow to ensure top performance and maintain ...
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Dispelling Engine Break-In Myths With High Performance Academy<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Greg Acosta August 17, 2018 Anyone who has been around high-performance engines knows the term \u201cbreak-in\u201d. In fact, it\u2019s ...
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How to Estimate Your Engine’s Required Fuel Flow<\/a><\/h4>\n
Posted by Jeff Behuniak on Sep 1, 2017 12:49:51 PM We are occasionally asked, what fuel flow do I need ...
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Racing Helmets \u2013 Brain Bucket: What You Need To Know<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Rob Krider July 13, 2018 When you hold the keys to an automobile, you also hold the keys to ...
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Supporting Your Cylinders \u2013 Open, Semi-Closed, Or Closed Deck?<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Kyle Kitchen July 14, 2016 You\u2019ve more than likely heard the terms open deck, semi-closed deck (semi-open), and closed ...
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Blueprint Series: Measuring and Setting Bearing Clearances<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Jeff Smith July 13, 2018 If we had to choose one operation that epitomizes the process of engine blueprinting ...
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Harmonic Damper: A Key Source for Lost Horsepower<\/a><\/h4>\n
Harmonic Damper: A Key Source for Lost Horsepower By Joe Palmer August 17, 2017 We are all guilty of installing ...
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How To Choose The Right Turbo<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Jeff Smith June 26, 2018 You don\u2019t need us to tell you that turbochargers are hot. The word on ...
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Friction Science: Choosing The Right Clutch<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Randy Bolig October 30, 2015 Let\u2019s create a scenario that could cause any car enthusiast to break out in ...
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Performance Engine Break-In the Right Way<\/a><\/h4>\n
High oil consumption, excessive smoke through the exhaust, high blow-by, lower than expected power output and increased oil contamination are ...
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Bearing Clearances<\/a><\/h4>\n
Larry Carley,author Is it better to build an engine with tighter bearing clearances and run it on low viscosity synthetic ...
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Oil Filter Shootout With Results<\/a><\/h4>\n
golgo13 Thread Starter iTrader: () Join Date: May 2007 Location: @ a track near you Posts: 3,599 Thanks: 15 Thanked ...
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The Big Fuel Test: E85 Versus All\u2014The Winner is Crowned!<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Bob Morreale April 03, 2018 This article is the fifth and last of our Big Fuel Test series (Article ...
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Engine Builders Are Moving To Thinner Rings\u2014And Here\u2019s Why<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Jeff Smith April 09, 2018 The classic Hollywood line is you can\u2019t be too rich or too thin. While ...
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Piston-To-Wall Clearance: Myths, Mysteries, and Misconceptions Explained<\/a><\/h4>\n
by John Baechtel Piston-to-wall clearance is a crucial measurement for any engine, and different applications can require wildly different specs ...
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The importance of having the proper safety gear<\/a><\/h4>\n
Like many other sports, there is safety equipment that is necessary for protection of the participants in racing. Look at ...
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High Performance Engine Bearings<\/a><\/h4>\n
Larry Carley,AUTHOR Good main bore alignment and geometry is just as important as the type of bearings used and oil ...
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Debunking Aluminum Rod Myths<\/a><\/h4>\n
By Andrew Wolf For as long as connecting rod manufacturers the world over have been using blends of aluminum to ...
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Why Bosch LSU wide-band sensors fail so often in aftermarket performance applications<\/a><\/h4>\n
Why Bosch LSU wide-band air\/fuel ratio (or Lambda) sensors fail so often in aftermarket performance applications Bosch is the world\u2019s ...
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What is E85?<\/a><\/h4>\n
What is E85? E85 is a fuel that is starting to be sold more and more at stations across the ...
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Head Bolts vs. Head Studs<\/a><\/h4>\n
When evaluating the various benefits of studs and bolts, it is helpful to keep a number of considerations in mind ...
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Fuel System Filtration<\/a><\/h4>\n
Fuel System Filtration by Paul Yaw @ Injector Dynamics Just like an oil filter protects your engine from harmful particles ...
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Horsepower vs. Torque: The age old debate<\/a><\/h4>\n
THE BASICS So to start with I naturally consulted\u00a0Google. Most of the top hits for \u201ctorque vs. horsepower\u201d are excellent ...
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