Understanding Camshafts – Part 3 (Cam Design)
Now that Steve has run through lobe shapes and cam cores, you’re ready to put it all together in order to understand what goes into designing a custom camshaft, and the reasons behind certain decisions. If you missed Part 1 or Part 2, view them at the links.
Understanding Camshafts – Part 2 (Cam Cores)
There’s a lot of detailed information that comes with camshaft selection, but core size is one of the more important aspects as it dictates several other specifications of the cam itself. Steve explains in this episode. Stay tuned for the final Part 3 video on camshafts. If you missed Part 1, click here.
Understanding Camshafts – Part 1 (Lobe Shape)
The camshaft is to an engine as a conductor is to an orchestra. A lot rides on having the proper camshaft selected for your engine application. In Part 1 of this Steve Tech on camshafts, Steve Morris discusses lobe shape and the importance of choosing the right shape for your expected performance goals. Stay tuned
Results of Injector Failure Detonation
In this episode of Steve Tech, Steve Morris shows you what happens when things go wrong in a high-horsepower race engine. During a test session with a customer’s engine on the dyno, an injector connection failed, causing detonation. Find out what Steve now has to fix.
Rocker Arm Tech – Part 3
In the previous two rocker arm videos, Steve Morris discusses rocker arm styles and types and the different rocker arm stands that there are. In this episode, he discusses rocker arm geometry and its impact.
Rocker Arm Tech – Part 2
In part 1 of this 3-part series on rocker arms, Steve discussed different rocker arms and rocker arm stand set ups. In this video, he goes over the rocker arm styles and what you should be looking for depending on your application or horsepower goals.
Rocker Arm Tech – Part 1
In this episode of Steve Tech, Steve Morris breaks down the fundamentals of rocker arms, rocker arm stands and valvetrain rocker arm geometry. Class is in session!
Understanding Lifters – Part 2
Now that Steve has identified the different types of lifters you can choose from, he goes into the materials these lifters feature and why certain ones are better for certain applications.
Understanding Lifters – Part 1
In this episode of Steve Tech, Steve Morris explains the different types of lifters available for engine builds today and the pros and cons for each style, in his opinion.
Sleeving an Engine – Part 2
Once you’ve selected your sleeve, you have to make sure it’s properly installed and machined in order to put the engine back together. Steve Morris of Steve Morris Engines explains the sleeving process.
Sleeving an Engine – Part 1
There are a few different sleeve types when it comes to repairing a block or setting up your engine for additional horsepower. Steve Morris of Steve Morris Engines discusses the different options and what he likes to do in his engine builds. This is Part 1 of a two-part video.
Rechecking Valve Jobs
In this episode of Steve Tech, Steve Morris covers why it’s a good idea to always check the valve job on cylinder heads, even when they are brand new from the manufacturer.
