Tech Tips

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.

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.

When it comes to keeping your engine happy and operating well, engine bearings are a component that play a big role in that regard. They’re small and relatively inexpensive when compared to other engine parts, but if an engine bearing doesn’t do its job, the consequences can be many.

2618 and 4032, the two most prolific piston materials, have a long list of differences that make them best-suited for specific vehicle usage applications.

Ferrea is constantly testing and evaluating new materials and processes to provide the highest level of “fatigue resistance” in the industry. Here is the growing list of materials that is used in the production of Ferrea valves:

The fastest way to identify T&D rocker arms is the shaft diameter and adjuster screw size. While most other shaft rocker brands use 3/8″ (.375) adjusters, the majority of T&D rocker arm’s will be a larger 5/8″ (.625) – 7/16″ (.4375) diameter – less applications where valve cover clearance is a factor.