Prolong Super Lubricants to Unveil Custom-Designed 1955 Chevy Wagon
Staying true to the earliest days of drag racing, Prolong Super Lubricants will soon unveil a 1955 Chevy 210 four-door Wagon, styled after the classic drag support vehicles, which were fixtures at drag strips across the country in the 1960s. The slick vintage wagon was inspired by Prolong’s staunch support of the classic car, hot
Main Bearing Sets for Chevy LS1 LS2 LS6 Engines
Lunati high performance main bearing set for Chevrolet small block LS1, LS2 and LS6 applications feature ¾-groove style. Company: Lunati http://www.lunatipower.com The Alecular material used in Lunati bearings allows a high degree of conformability over other race bearings, whether you are use steel or aluminum rods. Lunati high performance main bearing set for Chevrolet small block LS1, LS2 and LS6
Chevy 3.1L Cam Bearing Bore Issues
Some of the later roller cam 3.1L blocks for the ’93-’94 Chevy VIN M are showing up with oversize cam bearing bores that appear to have been caused by spun cam bearings. If a new cam bearing is installed in a bore that has been damaged, it will spin in the block, cut off the
Honeywell Turbochargers Help Chevy Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel
Honeywell turbochargers are a vital component of the soon-to-be-released 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel that will get an industry-best 46 mpg in highway driving, setting the bar higher for fuel efficiency and emissions control, according to the company. As revealed at the Chicago Auto Show, the Cruze Diesel will become the manufacturer’s first clean-diesel
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When the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette arrives late next year, it will be powered by a technologically advanced 6.2L V8 that delivers an estimated 450 horsepower and runs 0-60 mph in less than four seconds. The new Corvette LT1 engine, the first of the Gen 5 family of Small Block engines, combines several advanced technologies,
Pressurizing Camshaft Thrust Oiling On Big Block Chevys (#17)
Use a brass screw because it will drill easily. Put in the set screw withLoctite(tm) and install the metering jet. This works for many other applications where you want tometer the oil. Don’t forget to chamfer the drilled hole. Chris Muhener Expressway Machine Shop Pocatello, ID
Big Block Chevy Cam Identification
While turning the distributor during diagnosis process your customer noticed the other four cylinders would start running and theoriginal four go dead. Now, since it is a big block I truly understooda phrase that my brother always used: "There is no substitute for cubicinches," because it did actually run on either of the four cylindersets.
Rebuilding the Chevy 3.4L/3.5L Engine
(Download the illustrated pdf here) We’re going to take a look at two of these engines, including both versions of the latest 3.4L that was used in the Chevy Equinox (and Pontiac Torrent) and the original 3.5L that was installed in several ’04-’07 Chevy cars and crossovers. And, we’ll give you an overview of what
Chevy 3.1L/191 Cam Bearing Bore Issues
If a new cam bearing is installed in a bore that has been damaged, it will spin in the block, cut off the oil to the cam, and cause an immediate failure. Inspect the cam bores in all of the late 3.1L castings (10137093/ 10191737/ 24504089/ 24504150/ 10224227) very carefully, paying special attention to the
Deciphering The Differences In The Chevy 2.2L Engine
Since its birth in 1990, when the old Chevy 2.0L engine was upgradedwith a stroke increased from 3.15? to 3.46?, the 2.2L powerplant hasbeen upgraded several times: the block has been revised four times andthe head has been changed three times (it was discontinued after 2003, replaced by the 2.2 L Ecotec). Let’s start in
King Introduces HP Engine Bearings for Chevy Applications
King Engine Bearings has added new rod and main bearings for Chevy engines to its HP Engine Bearings line. Made of bi-metal, aluminum silicon alloy, King’s HP bearings feature a 40 Vickers hardness that resists traditional overlay migration and extrusion. HP bearings have a 450° F heat threshold that affords greater protection against friction and
Rebuilding the Chevy 3.4L/3.5L Engine
(Download the illustrated pdf here) We’re going to take a look at two of these engines, including both versions of the latest 3.4L that was used in the Chevy Equinox (and Pontiac Torrent) and the original 3.5L that was installed in several ’04-’07 Chevy cars and crossovers. And, we’ll give you an overview of what
Ford, Chevy and Toyota Have the Highest Volume of Aftermarket-Ready Cars, Says Experian VIO Data
ExperianAutomotive has released the latest quarterly analysis of itsAutoCount Vehicles in Operation data. The second quarter data showedthat Ford and Chevrolet brands have the greatest number of vehicles outof warranty,* with Ford at nearly 38 million vehicles out of warrantyand Chevrolet with approximately 34 million vehicles out of warranty.This is an increase of 540,000 Ford
Chevy LT1 Engine and Reverse-Flow Technology
The Chevrolet LT1 5.7L V8 engine that was produced from 1992 to 1997 has some significant differences compared to the previous small block Chevy it replaced, and the third generation LS1 small block that later replaced it. The most obvious difference that distinguishes the LT1 from these other engines is the front-mounted Opti-Spark ignition system.
Small Block Chevy and Ford Performance Cylinder Heads
Over the years, the SB Chevy V8 evolved and grew in displacement from 265 to 283 to 302 to 327 to 350 to finally 400 cubic inches. Aftermarket blocks and stroker cranks have allowed even more displacement, with some “small blocks” now having as many cubic inches as a big block Chevy (427 and 454
Engine Builders To Tackle Chevy RO7 Engines in 2008 MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown
MAHLEClevite has announced an exciting new challenge for NASCAR enginebuilders competing in this year’s MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown held inMay at the NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI). After eight years of usingNASCAR Sprint Cup 357 cid Ford engines, MAHLE Clevite is switching toChevy RO7 engines for the event. Showdown teams race to build andsuccessfully run their
Chevy 3.1L/191 Cam Bearing Bores
Some of the later roller cam 3.1L blocks for the ’93-’94 Chevy VIN M are showing up with oversize cam bearing bores that appear to have been caused by spun cam bearings. If a new cam bearing is installed in a bore that has been damaged, it will spin in the block, cut off the
Stovebolt Chevy Engine Sealing
Machine shop staff tend to forget their capabilities. They get into a groove that works and then resist change. This not only precludes improvement, but fails to address problems with new solutions that actually work. Case in point: Leaking rear main seals on vintage engines with rope seals. The Stovebolt Chevys (inline sixes – 235
Rebuilding the Chevy 3
The Chevy 191/3.1L is the bigger version of GM