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.
Is that new cold air intake going to help your tow vehicle get your race car to the track or will that new sway bar? In our book, our vehicles are not worth the risk. A safer and more stable haul wins out over the handful of potential horsepower. We explain why here.
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?
No matter where or what you race, safety has to be the first concern when it comes to dirt track racing. We analyze how to make your cockpit as safe as possible for the dirt track racer.
Diagnosing an overheating engine usually starts with the radiator. But sometimes the problem goes much deeper than replacing a radiator though. We talk to two industry experts who help us to determine whether an overheating issue is the fault of the radiator, or something else.
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.
Video: Centerforce University – Max Performance Clutch Tech
by Clifton Klaverweiden
on February 21, 2012
The fifth and final episode in our Centerforce University series takes you to the outer limits of clutch performance with a look at what’s involved in building a race clutch that won’t act like a one-leg Stair Master…
We gathered information from books, performance industry know-it-alls, and the world wide web and we packaged it up into a great little timeline that starts with the earliest Holley carburetors starting in 1903 and still going strong with great new carburetor designs almost 110 years later in 2012.
Video: Centerforce University – Street Clutch Technology
by Clifton Klaverweiden
on February 15, 2012
Welcome back to class, and the 4th episode of Centerforce University. In this installment, Professor Baty will guide you through the key elements of choosing the right clutch for your street driven ride – helping you to find the right balance of torque capacity and streetability.
To get the lowdown on properly grooving and siping your tires, we went to the experts and compiled a beginners guide to correctly grooving and siping your tires. What the experts had to say might surprise you.
Video: Centerforce University – Picking the Right Flywheel
by Clifton Klaverweiden
on February 7, 2012
An aftermarket flywheel can improve performance and safety, but picking the right part is more involved than just asking for the lightest, trickest piece of hardware available for your car. Follow along as we get schooled in the science of flywheels with Centerforce…
Is there really anything more to racing fuel than octane numbers? We talk to a couple of experts in the field to find out what you REALLY should know about racing fuel.
Centerforce University #2 – Proper Clutch Break-In Procedures
by Clifton Klaverweiden
on January 30, 2012
In this, the second installment of Centerforce University, we will go over how to properly break in a new clutch once you have it installed. We will also discuss some of the ugly consequences of failing to properly break in your clutch. So step inside, because class is back in session…
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.
Depending on who you ask, twin-tube shocks can be seen in very different lights. Some drivers see twin-tubes as an older technology, with better choices out there. However, many drivers and crew chiefs swear by twin-tubes as a great option for drivers. So who’s right?
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
Headers can help you make more power, but they can also bring it down. We aren’t experts in the exhaustive arts, so we called in some favors from some of the leaders in the header world. These guys are experts, and they schooled us in the science of headers.
AETC Conference Day 2: Intake, EFI, and NASCAR Valvetrain Technology
by John Gibson
on November 29, 2011
Day 2 of the Advanced Engineering Technology Conference (AETC) continued the 2011 theme of the latest advancements and developments in engine performance technology by attacking a variety of themes. Throughout the day we would hear a variety of issues discussed. Read here for more.
22nd Advanced Engineering Technology Conference Opening Day Coverage
by John Gibson
on November 28, 2011
After 22 years the annual Advanced Engineering Technology Conference might still be the best kept secret within the performance industry. Around 100 individuals from across the nation filed in today for a chance at hearing some of the most highly respected technical experts within engine technology.
In the days before electronic ignition, energy to the spark plugs was controlled mechanically. As with any mechanically controlled system, wear takes its toll on precision, causing some slop within the system. What happens if you want the efficiency of electronic ignition but the retro look?
