Tech Tips

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.

Going faster creates a need for stopping faster. Efficient braking is based on choosing the right components and matching the proper combinations will result in a brake system that works in conjunction with the specifics of your car, track and driver style. Brake expert Carl Bush from Wilwood engineering explains the math behind choosing the correct master cylinder and helps readers understand the whole brake system.

How To Go From A Carburettor To EFI

While there is certainly still a welcome place for carburettors in racing and classic vehicle restorations, considering the numerous advantages offered by EFI it has found a welcome adoption by vintage vehicle owners who love driving their cars.

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.

The Gen III LS engine began its domination of the domestic performance scene in 1997 with the introduction of the 5.7L LS engine in the Corvette followed quickly by a succession of smaller and larger variations on that original theme. While we could wax philosophic for paragraphs, it’s much more productive to get right into the heart of this engine family history. We have much to discuss.

The LS has reigned supreme for years now as the go-to for engine swaps. However, the LT platform offers some serious upgrades that could challenge the LS.

Since no one is looking for less stopping power, it’s a clear fact that brakes aren’t going to be getting any smaller and big calipers are here to stay. Luckily wheel manufactures like Weld Racing have adapted their wheel lines to fit over today’s fat-calipered late-model muscle cars. Weld’s RTS line is actually available in three different pad heights based on how much over hang your calipers have. 

Valvetrain technology has mirrored the advancements in cylinder heads to help them function better, and rocker arms are a big part of this. Rocker arm offset is very important and it ensures the valvetrain will work as it should

For builders using ARP products, the company has been very clear in its written policy: “ARP provides torque specs for our fasteners based on using ARP Ultra-Torque. If you’re not using our specs and our lube, you have no real idea what pre-load you’re getting.”