Racing season is winding down in many parts of the country, but that doesn’t mean your remaining race fuel has to go to waste. Although race fuel is often stored for several months between racing seasons, there are steps you can take to keep it as fresh as possible for next season. According to the folks at Sunoco
Chevy fan or not, you can’t deny the performance potential of GM’s LS series engines. They share most internal and external components with each other and fit in nearly any place a Gen I Chevy small block can fit. When you see Mustang folks run LS engines, you know GM hit a home run. We
US Gear recently announced it will sell off-the-shelf gear sets with Isotropic Superfinishing (ISF) treatment. For many, this news begs the question: What the heck is Isotropic Superfinishing? For those of us who spent high school science class playing paper football and doodling in our Trapper Keeper, the concepts of isotropy and isotropic finishes is a bit of
Following rules isn’t always fun, and being unique often sounds appealing. But when it comes to torque sequences and recommended torque specifications, doing the “boring,” rule-following thing is strongly encouraged, as that is how we achieve good, reliable seals. Torque specifications vary by fastener brand, the lubricants we use, and other things. But the correct head bolt
When Mike Barnes bought new tires for his 1997 Jeep Cherokee, he had no idea that the increased traction of the Yokohama Geolandar M/T tires might cause a weak link in his Cherokee’s driveline. He later found out from fellow club members that the enhanced traction of the Yokohama Geolandar M/T has almost eliminated the
[portfolio_slideshow id=56479] When it comes to pistons, the most common arrangement you’ll encounter makes use of three piston rings — compression, second, and oil. Today, we’re turning our focus to the areas of the piston most associated with the rings: the ring lands and grooves. Piston ring lands are the areas of the piston between the piston rings.
All things being equal, a lightweight race car will always be quicker and faster than a heavy one. But even if you can’t take pounds out of the car, it’s a really good idea to think carefully about how weight is distributed. Weight distribution is extremely important, and mostly misunderstood. Chassis builder Jerry Bickel says weight distribution
While torque specifications can vary among fastener brands and lubricants, cylinder head torque sequences tend to remain constant for each individual engine. OnAllCylinders has been rolling out a series of quick-reference infographics for torque sequences of various engine makes, and today we’re focusing on Chrysler’s V8 and V10 engines. You can see our torque sequence
Sloppy steering giving you fits? Before you curse your steering system, you need to pinpoint the actual cause of problem. Poor steering may actually be the result of suspension system issues, worn tires, or other non-steering system inadequacies. Then again, maybe it is your steering system. Bottom line is, you need to track down the root
In the United States, OEMs are turning to turbocharging as a method to downsize engine displacement and increase fuel economy. At the other end of the spectrum, those in charge of developing high performance and racing engines are targeting turbocharging for substantial power gains. The OEM’s regard GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) as a key enabler
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