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The importance of tightening fasteners to their required preload cannot be emphasized enough. If a fastener is not tightened properly, the fastener will not apply the required preload on the application it is being used for and may become susceptible to failure.

It's never been easy to find the right replacement parts or order the right rebuild kit if you don't know exactly what it is that you're rebuilding. Have you ever tried to determine exactly what carburetor you had but had no idea how to do it? This short, informative video should answer any other questions you have.

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!!! and we all want more power out of our engine.

Check out these Total Seal HOW-TO video's to get up to speed with the knowledge needed to get the most out of your engine combination. Total Seal are the leaders in piston ring technology

Cylinder Bore Honing For Horsepower! Watch This Before You Hone Your Block!

Just changing the way a cylinder is honed can impact the performance of the engine. The surface finish of the bore plays a critical role in how well the piston ring seals.

The LS Platform can be confusing sometimes when it comes to getting replacement or performance parts. The timing chain sets are one of these parts that can sometimes confuse the buyer as there are a few different cam gear options. 

So which timing set do I need?

Making the jump to an aftermarket Dart block comes with a host of performance benefits. One of the biggest, in terms of durability, is stepping up to a priority main oiling system. Read on to learn exactly what that means. 

Proper Piston Ring to Piston Ring Groove fitment plays a critical role in the performance of your engine. Improper fit can lead to engine failure, so getting proper measurements is a must when building an engine.

Even though both styles have been around for some time, the debate over these two lifter designs remains a hot-button topic in Motorsports today.

There are six types of metallurgical failures that affect fasteners. Each type has unique identifying physical characteristics. The following examples are designed to be used like a spark plug reading chart to help analyse fastener failures.

Computech's guide for using the RaceAir pro weather station to get the best results from your Jr Dragster

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