A check valve is a fundamental component of a compressed air system—whether that system is intended for inflating tires, powering air tools, or driving a set of air horns. The purpose of a check valve in an air compressor system is to control the flow of the pressurized air to ensure that it only moves
Q: I have a 1986 Chevy Camaro RS. I’d like to build a 350 for it that puts 400 horses on the ground, and I’d like for it to be an “all-motor” Camaro, without nitrous. My plan includes some high-compression pistons and a big cam. I was also thinking about putting 305 heads on the
The ladies dominated the NHRA nitro categories as Leah Pritchett and Courtney Force were victorious in Top Fuel and Funny Car Sunday at the 38th annual NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, GA. Vincent Nobile in Pro Stock and Eddie Krawiec in Pro Stock Motorcycle were also victorious in their respective categories at
Mechanically similar, General Motors’ LS and LS-based Vortec engines wound up on almost every branch of the GM family tree: Chevy, Pontiac, GMC, Cadillac, Buick—heck, even Saab, Hummer, and Isuzu got some LS love. Since LS and Vortec engines are so common, they’ve become the go-to performance and swap engines of the modern era. These motors are
After 26 events across 12 cities, 2018’s Toughest Monster Truck Tour has a new champion: the famous BIGFOOT® Monster Truck. Piloted by driver Larry Swim, BIGFOOT overcame a large points deficit early in the season to claw its way back to the championship title—winning 16 races out of 22 in the process. In the final
Many engine builders prefer using cylinder head studs, as opposed to bolts, for their performance engine builds. Cylinder head studs do offer some advantages, including higher clamp loads for more durability in high-horsepower applications. Studs can also safeguard your engine, putting the bulk of the fastener’s stress on the external nut side, which can avoid
Q: I’m getting ready to build a 406 small-block to put into my Camaro. My question is about the use of block filler. I’ve read that if you fill the block to the bottom of the freeze plug openings, that it will increase the cooling ability because this limits water flow to the oil pan
Steve Torrence raced to the Top Fuel victory Sunday at the ninth annual NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Cruz Pedregon in Funny Car, Erica Enders in Pro Stock, and Jerry Savoie in Pro Stock Motorcycle were also winners in their respective categories at the sixth event on the 2018 NHRA Mello
If you’re researching electronic fuel injection (EFI) systems, you’ve probably come across the terms speed density and mass air flow (MAF). These are the two most prevalent types of fuel injection metering methods that an EFI system uses to calculate air/fuel ratio. (Some vehicles even use a combination of the two.) Though there is other
Ford recently announced plans to eliminate the majority of its passenger car offerings from its lineup so it can focus production capabilities on better-selling SUVs, trucks, and crossover vehicles. Relax Mustang fans, Ford was clear that its iconic pony car will not be affected by the shift. The list of vehicles being eliminated include the
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