If you could send a modern production engine like the GM LS back in time to the middle 1960s, that engine would have appeared to engine builders of that time […]
Custom plumbing systems for fuel, oil, coolant, power steering, brakes, and more are an essential part of many builds. The correct components not only ensure proper function, they also add […]
When GM introduced the LS engine in 1997, it featured many design changes from the Gen 1 Small Block Chevy (SBC) engine that improved engine durability and efficiency. One of […]
Working on a cylinder head and valvetrain is one of the first introductions many folks have to more advanced engine building techniques. And though that mix of rocker arms, valve […]
We came across the JBA Performance Exhaust booth while strolling the 2022 PRI Show. But what caught our eye wasn’t horsepower gains, clever tube routing, or slick-looking finishes, rather we […]
At first glance, it might make sense to pack your oil pump with some chassis grease or white lithium grease to make sure it’s good and lubed prior to the […]
In the context of automotive plumbing, permeation refers to the molecular penetration of gases, vapors, or fluids through a barrier. This process is determined by the thickness and type of […]
When installing a fresh engine or engine/transmission combo, there can be any number of situations where anything that can go wrong does go wrong. (Mr. Murphy has entered the room.) […]
I’m putting together a 355ci small block Chevy and I’m in the planning stages. I was wondering, what are some of the ways to juggle compression ratio? Everybody always tells […]
Engine technology is all about evolution. In the dark ages of early internal combustion engines, cylinder blocks and even pistons were made from clunky cast iron and early metallurgy prevented […]