Tech Articles

When we last left you, Trick Flow Specialties was in the process of building the short block for its 440 cubic inch GM LSX engine (440 LSX, Part 1). Designed for […]

  Do I have the right fan for my cooling system needs? This post will cover all the fan options available for your ride.   Mechanical Fans  Mechanical fans rely […]

Do your dirt bike and yourself a favor: Keep your bike tuned. It’s going to save you gobs of cash in the long run as you extend engine life, and […]

Do you want to know how a master cylinder works or how to know if your master cylinder is going bad? Or the difference between a single reservoir versus a […]

This much you know: A) you’ve upgraded your vehicle with a variety of aftermarket mods, and B) you want to get maximum power from those modifications. The question is how […]

Learn about roller and flat-tappet camshafts. Learn about the differences between drag racing and towing applications for choosing the best camshaft for your vehicle. Better understand the duration and lift […]

You’ve been working on lowering your elapsed times all season—bumping up horsepower here, tweaking the suspension there, and practicing your tail off at test and tune night—when you hit that […]

Few parts are more synonymous with a classic American hot rod than the carburetor. Ironically, few parts are more misunderstood than the venerable carb, which still came equipped on some […]

Let’s establish a few important things. Some of the most expensive stuff you can break on your quad is located in the undercarriage. If you’re not running hard enough or […]

Ah, the carburetor. For some guys, it’s a symbol of American automotive performance…a genuine hot rodder’s answer to the “evils” of modern fuel injection. For others, it’s a source of […]