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June 2014 HOT ROD Professional

Jun 2014 | Brakes, Drivetrain, Engine Mechanical, General, HOTROD Professional Issue Archive, Information Station

In this issue, we focus on brake friction material, why combustion chamber volume is critical to know in calculating true mechanical compression ratio of an engine, why a supercharged engine doesn’t have to be difficult to tune, and,why setting up your differential properly is critical.

High-Performance Brake Upgrades, Part 2: Rotorama

May 2014 | Brakes, HOTROD Professional Features

Last time, we looked at the parts that provide the pinch, but the components that spin off all that thermal energy are more interesting from a scientific, technological standpoint.