Shop Solutions January 2022
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A Guide to LS Cylinder Heads
All LS cylinder heads have performance potential, but as with any aspect of engine building, the end goal determines the starting point.
Connecting Rod Technology: A Collaboration Between Companies and Customers
Why is technology so interesting? For me, it’s because it always changes. No matter what it is, and no matter how good we make something, we always strive to make it better. There’s also proven technology that comes from testing, but more importantly, real-world use and abuse – an example of which is connecting rods.
Crack Detection and Repair
When dealing with high-performance engines, it’s imperative to know a thing or two about crack detection!
Vintage Engines: Rebuilt to Drive
Classic and vintage car culture in is a diverse one. It’s more than just muscle cars. In addition to the unmistakable rumble of American V8 power, vintage European and Asian marques are part of the regular scenery too, and there are premium events around the world that bring out some of the most sought-after models
Shop Solutions December 2021
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Off-Road Race Engines
As the off-road racing community and technology grew, so did the vehicle speeds and related suspension components. Today, these are without a doubt one of the most highly strained engines in motorsports – bar none.
Motorcycle Engine Bearings
Since motorcycle bearings are smaller than automotive, the oil clearance is smaller too. In order to achieve optimal conditions of hydrodynamic lubrication, the absolute tolerance of the oil clearance should be tighter than that of bigger automotive bearings.
Motorcycle Drag Race Engines
Back when we started to get serious about competing in the V-Twin drag racing scene, there were four or five manufactures making engine cases, heads, crank/flywheel assemblies, and connecting rods, along with other parts for large cubic inch competition V-twin engines. At the time, the largest factory engines from Harley-Davidson were 80 cubic inch big
Offshore Boat Engines
While not impossible to build, offshore marine engines are not the easiest to build either, so it takes a skilled and experienced engine builder to churn out the power levels most customers desire.
Dirt Late Model Engines
The small blocks are preferred over the big blocks in dirt racing because of their lighter weight for better handling through the turns. In this type of racing, the way your car drives through the corners is way more important than horsepower down the straights.
Update on Drag Racing Engines
When it comes to the foundation of drag race engines these days, a majority of builders are into the Hemi and the 481X platform.
