Setting valve lash isn’t hot rod voodoo. It’s not some sort of mechanical magic or wrenching witchcraft reserved for the automotive illuminati either. So why do some people seem so spooked when you bring up the topic of adjusting valve lash? Proper valve lash, which is the clearance between the rocker arm and valve
The calendar says one more month of winter. We say otherwise. The NHRA has already launched its 2012 season, and we can practically smell the nitro fumes and tire smoke from here. To us, that means spring is in the air, and it’s time to start preparing for the sportsman racing season. That prep should
Super Bowl XLVI had it all: drama, action, suspense, and even star power. And that was just during the commercial breaks. Fact is Super Bowl Sunday is the one day a year people actually use their DVRs to record and re-watch TV commercials instead of fast-forwarding through them. You no longer need to know a
Water/methanol injection is nothing new. Like nitrous oxide and superchargers, it has been used as far back as World War II to help power German fighter planes. Yet it never seemed to catch on as a mainstream power adder in the hot rodding world—until now. Companies like Snow Performance and AEM are now offering easy to install water/methanol injections systems
What’s the secret to Pypes Performance exhaust systems and components? Is it some proprietary design that allows a Pypes exhaust system to reduce restriction and increase power? Is it a highly confidential equation that allows Pypes’ mufflers to produce just the right combination of sound and performance? Maybe. We think the real secret behind Pypes
It’s a beautiful Saturday afternoon. You’re towing your race car merrily along with your diesel-powered rig, when you suddenly encounter a hilly, winding stretch of highway. You pump the brakes to navigate your way down a steep section of road, but the additional weight of the trailer causes your tow vehicle to pick up speed
Is there such thing as too much technology? For many old school hot rodders, the answer is a resounding “yes.” Take engine technology, for example. Today’s innovative engines deliver unsurpassed efficiency and power output. However, that power comes complete with the extra wiring, sensors, and high-pressure fuel line that make up the modern electronic fuel
[portfolio_slideshow id=4984] Should you go with the powdercoated or chrome-plated wheels? How about a sporty five-spoke wheel…or maybe the classic smoothie look? Yes, style and finish are important considerations when choosing a new set of rims, but bolt pattern, backspacing, and offset are absolutely crucial. Outside of the physical size of the wheel, these are
If the rotating assembly is the heart and soul of your engine, then the camshaft is the brain. The camshaft controls the movement of the entire valvetrain, telling the valves when to open and close and allowing your engine to breathe properly. Like the human brain, the camshaft is a highly complex entity and even
If the rotating assembly is the heart and soul of your engine, the camshaft is the brains. It controls the movement of the entire valvetrain, telling the valve when to open and close and allowing your engine to breathe properly. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a brain surgeon to pick the right cam for
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