Whether you call it biting the bullet, or making the commitment, if you’re going to build high-performance engines you’re going to have to invest in tools.
Tools, Tools and More Tools, for Building High-Performance Engines, Part 1
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Wandering Fulminations on High-Performance …And, the Saga Continues
As promised, the tale of the little Torino that could and the Ciera that couldn’t continues — please bear in mind that a lot of time and miles have passed since the events described herein, and some facts may be lost to the sands of time. The story, however, is as true as I can render it after forty years.
Boosting Horsepower with a Turbocharger, Part 1
What a concept! The idea may be a century old, but it can still make a small engine put out like a big one. This two-part series will prepare you for high-performance modifications with information on operating principles, design fundamentals, diagnostic info, and replacement and upgrade alternatives.
The Henry Ford Museum, Part 2
In the first installment of our Weekend Warrior column on The Henry Ford, we explained the essence of this fabled institution just outside of Detroit. Tracing its heritage to the late 1920’s, The Henry Ford is actually five attractions all rolled up into one, and attracts as many as a million visitors each year.
Multi-Layer Steel: The “Forever” Head Gasket?
Bill McKnight dispels any misconceptions you may have about multi-layer steel gaskets. This tough, high-precision type of gasket makes the old composite variety look downright primitive.
Checking the Crankshaft
We’ll cover the highlights of crankshaft design and then we’ll discuss all the things you need to check before you load it in the block for the first time.
SEMA For Real Car Guys (and Gals)
The companies that founded SEMA were started by people who loved cars and trucks and turned their hobby into a career. Most people in the industry today still feel this way. That’s one of the things that makes SEMA and its members unique.
Supplying Gasoline From the Fuel Pump Forward
The fuel supply system of any vehicle must be designed to deliver an adequate volume of fuel at the correct pressure to the carburetor(s) or fuel injectors during every operating condition at which the engine will be ever operated. If all this isn’t handled properly, the air/fuel mixture will shift lean or rich and cause performance to suffer.
Setting Up Your Shop
For every person who wants to start building race cars, there is a different style of getting the job done…We’re not going to tell you which is better, but we will share with you what we’ve done ourselves. And, we’ll cheerfully tell you that we’ll be doing it differently in two months because, just like you, we’re still learning and improving…With that, let’s explore some of the things we’ve learned and you can sort through them and see if any of them will work for you in your shop.
Kids Into Karts: Getting Involved in Motorsports
The love of motorsports starts early. With some kids, all it takes is the sight of a racing machine on the course. The grin gives them away.
