Engine rebuilds come in many different varieties. Take a look at the vast array of engine rebuild kits available through Summit Racing, and you’ll see the contents vary from kit to kit. Some include things like gaskets, bearings, and piston rings. Others are more comprehensive and also come with pistons, timing set, and a camshaft.
In Part 1 of our All About Stall series, we shared three factors to consider when choosing torque converter stall speed range: engine setup, vehicle weight, and rear gear. When considering engine setup, the tech experts at Summit Racing suggest using the camshaft powerband as a starting point for choosing stall range. However, there are
The manual transmission is not dead — especially not in the hot rodding universe. More importantly, your manual transmission is not dead. It may sound sick or move sluggishly, but chances are your ailing manual transmission can be saved. The first step is pinpointing the problem, so we’ve assembled this quick guide to diagnosing common manual
In part one of Finding Balance, we looked at the basics of engine balancing, In this installment, we’ll dive a little deeper into the process of engine balancing and look at some of the shortcomings of traditional balancing techniques. With a firm understanding of these shortcomings, we’ll then take a look at potential solutions in
Centrifugal superchargers have been around since the 1950s, but they’ve exploded in popularity over the last 20 years or so. Centrifugal superchargers are available for a wide range of vehicle applications — from race cars to street-driven vehicles to trucks — and manufacturers have continued to refine the technology and design of the popular power adders. ProCharger
[portfolio_slideshow id=52846] Nosebleed wheel stands are the poster children of drag racing. Everyone likes to see them, but for the most part, they’re not all that conducive to running a low ET or even making a straight lap down the quarter mile. The solution is, of course, the wheelie bar. Wheelie bars have been around
Intake manifold vacuum is a key indicator of engine performance. By measuring vacuum under different engine loads and conditions, you can track down problems within your engine and make the necessary adjustments or repairs. The key is having a reliable engine vacuum gauge and then knowing how to read it properly. We’ve said it before,
In junior high science class, you probably learned about the three states of matter: solids, liquids, and gases. Chances are you didn’t spend as much time talking about the lesser-known fourth state called plasma. Plasma, which is created by subjecting gas to a large amount of electrical energy, isn’t a new concept. However, plasma-assisted combustion is a
Stall speed is essentially the engine rpm at which a torque converter transfers the torque of the engine to the transmission (see our earlier post on how a torque converter works). When choosing a torque converter, it’s important to properly match its stall speed with your vehicle setup. According to Nelson Gill, President and CEO of ACC Performance,
Machinists and engine builders have long been taught that, when balancing a crankshaft, its counterweights should equal the weight of the rotating mass, and equal half the weight of the reciprocating mass. Machinists have used this formula to calculate bobweight for decades. While this technique works extremely well for most street and race 90-degree V8 engines, the truth
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