Beehive springs, such as those offered by COMP Cams, offer a huge number of benefits over stock style cylindrical springs; reduced valve spring mass, faster valve acceleration, increased valve train rigidity, reduced valve train component stress and a whole laundry list of other positives.
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Our resident street stock driver is making the jump to modifieds for the 2012 season. Before his jump to the open wheels we asked him to write one last story about the greatest mistakes he has made and seen made over the course of his 180 street stock events. Have you made these mistakes before?
Do fasteners and torque methods play a significant role in critical engine measurements. We take a look at how fasteners and torquing methods can affect how well, and how long your engine runs.
Rebuilding a blown motor may end up being a habit unless you take the time to diagnose the problem. We go to the experts at King Engine Bearings, and MAHLE Clevite to get the straight scoop on the how’s and why’s of bearing replacement.
GMPP CT350 Dyno Testing Part 1: Budget Options For Added Horsepower
by Tom Bobolts
on December 15, 2011
Whether sealed for a series, or used in a street stock class, GMPP’s CT350 makes a great entry level engine to start flinging some dirt. We subject our brand new crate to a series of dyno tests to learn how to get the most from
We walk you through the entire process of ordering a custom-grind camshaft from COMP Cams. Just like painting a car, ordering a custom grind cam is all about the prep work!
Looking for some more power to pull your trailer or just to cruise on the street? Check out our install on Airaid’s latest F-250 air intake system, followed up by a complete dyno test!
Edelbrock’s carbureted E-Street Crate Engine is their most popular package. It comes right from the crate and ready to drop in between your vehicle’s frame rails. With a traditional carburetor planted up top, Edelbrock kept it simple, clean, and removed all the headache.
There’s nothing like the look and feel from a Holley double-pumper carburetor. However, just like other mechanical parts, a carb needs periodic rebuilding to keep it metering efficiently. We show you some tips and give the step by step details on how to rebuild one for your mill.
The Simplicity And Sophistication Of Engine Bearings. Part 1
by Bobby Kimbrough
on September 28, 2011
We’ve all seen engine bearings and more than likely have taken them for granted. Looks can be deceiving though, the simplicity of engine bearings hides the sophistication of decades of research and development invested into these essential engine components.
With the small block making its debut for the 1955 model year, no engineer in their right mind back then could have imagined where we would be at today with 638hp, 376 cubic inchers that are still able to pull 26mpg on the highway and produce low 11 second ¼ mile time slips off of the showroom floor!
On the surface, the bigger is better thought process seems to make sense. A larger 950cfm race carburetor is bigger and therefore should pump more fuel and air to the engine and make more power. That’s not necessarily the case and we’re going to show you why.
Rock Your World: Maximizing Your Cam’s Potential With Better Rockers
by Cam Benty
on August 16, 2011
How can changing rocker arm ratio be an easy way to increase the effective size of your camshaft? It’s a simple really; increase the ratio of your engine’s rocker arms and you increase the size of the camshaft profile. More camshaft lift means more fuel and air into the engine and more performance – right?
On the dirt surface, engines must operate in a wider RPM range. Intake and exhaust valve technology is rapidly changing to meet the demands of today’s dirt track powerplants.
Cam selection is crucial in producing the most horsepower possible out of your engine. With so many variables and options, we asked the experts the big question: Do you need a custom camshaft to get the most out of your engine?
Whether you are storing your engine for the winter, or preparing a backup for future use, you need to read this story and follow these steps to avoid costly problems from not storing your engine properly.
We head over to local piston manufacture Ross Racing Pistons to see just how they make a set of their forged bullets. We will run you through a full slate of photos showing you Ross’ facility and what it takes to be one of the leading piston manufactures in the racing industry.
High performance engines deserve a set of high performance valves, and because we’re in the business of squeezing the most performance possible out of any engine combination, valves are very much an important aspect to focus upon. And why not? There’s plenty of horsepower to be made from a good set of valves.
If you drive a hot rod, muscle car, race car, or any other type of vehicle for that matter, chances are you probably have a K&N Air Filter installed in one of your rides. What has become one of the simplest performance upgrades you can add to your vehicle, is often the most overlooked, as far as maintenance.
Engine Building Tips Part II: Block Prep, Head Studs, and Valve Lash
by Paul Huizenga
on March 10, 2011
In this installment, we’re going to take a look at prepping the block itself, the proper way to install head studs, and how to set valve lash, and once again we’ve got Dart’s Jack McInnis as our sherpa as we climb higher.
