Feature Articles

All Charged Up

All Charged Up

The design, operation, and diagnosis of charging systems and battery control modules, and a look at AC ripple and the problems it can cause.

Spring has Sprung!

“Spring is the time of plans and projects…” The next issue of Performance Technician will continue to explore engine oiling in “Oil Pumps, Drives, Pans, and Pump Systems, Part 2” — focusing on dry sump function, advantages and design considerations. Greg McConiga will...

Finish Line: These Cars Run on Code

Finish Line: These Cars Run on Code

“The only reason we put tires on cars is to keep the computers from dragging on the ground.”-Attributed to a Toyota Engineer Apollo 11 Lunar Module, circa 1969. 1969. Apollo 11. The Lunar Module Descent-and-Landing Computer took control of the space craft several...

Technical Minute: Pressure: Learning to Love It!

Technical Minute: Pressure: Learning to Love It!

Understanding the engine as both an air and vacuum pump. Daniel Bernoulli, 1700-1782 When the engine is running with the throttles closed, the air coming in is restricted. Because the demand for air created by the falling piston exceeds the amount of incoming air...

It’s a Koul, Koul World…

It’s a Koul, Koul World…

Problems? The racing and restoration world is just chock-full of them. Have you ever nearly bled out from a thousand tiny cuts suffered while stuffing stainless braided hoses into their respective fittings? Or ended up red-faced and panting like a ditch digger with a...

Starting Line: Carb-O-rama

Starting Line: Carb-O-rama

This issue of Performance Technician has so much great content on carburetors, I decided to expand my regular column into a feature as an opportunity to share some facts, experiences, and observations on the “magical mechanical mixture maker” that I hope you’ll find...

StarTuned December 2016

StarTuned December 2016

In this issue: Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage; The Intelligent Servo Module; Wiring & Function Diagrams & Descriptions; Careful Adjustments Keep Special Tops Working Great