Shop Solutions January 2023
Next time you have set of large journal small block Chevy connecting rods to resize, consider honing the big ends of them for a +.002” outside diameter bearing that the LS engines with fracture cap rods use.
Shop Solutions December 2022
Everyone misses occasionally, and this helps avoid dents and damage.
Jesel Certified Performance Rebuilds
Engine components are serious investments for any racer and maintaining that investment could be the difference between winning a championship and losing it.
Going the Extra Mile with Cylinder Head Porting
It’s not just the port work alone that creates spectacular cylinder head performance. The most critical areas of a cylinder head are those which pass the most air at the highest speed and for the longest duration. Your bowl area, the valve job, the throat diameter, and combustion chamber are all crucial parts.
Tight Tolerances and Building Power
As you ascend Mt. Everest, you reach an area called the death zone. Once you climb high enough, the margin of error becomes perilously thin. That death zone also applies to engines. As the horsepower per cubic inch and rpm increase, the margin of error decreases.
CNC Update: Features and Automation
Precision is key when it comes to automotive parts; the complex designs of connecting rods, pistons and rings, blocks, cylinder heads, and other parts require super tight tolerances that are getting more and more difficult to be met by hand or with other machining processes outside of CNC.
All Things Media Blasting
Engine building is a segment of the automotive industry that has always been ahead of the curve in media blasting, and no matter the engine shop, cleaning equipment is a common bond.
Engine & Hub Dynos: Necessary Tools and Additional Revenue
Being able to see the horsepower and the direct correlation to what is lost in the driveline is invaluable – dynos offer a myriad of benefits for the modern engine shop.
November 2022 Shop Solutions
November tricks and tips for the shop!
Shop Solutions October 2022
When machining on the CNC mill, it’s necessary to blow the flood coolant and chips off the parts for inspection. I tried a tool holder mounted fan, but it wouldn’t get all the chips and coolant out of the deeper areas.
Could Engine Oil Soon Contain No Oil?
The trend towards ever thinner engine oils is an effort to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. How far can it go?
Building Big Block Marine Engines
Find out what it takes to build a formidable marine engine.
