Search results for "fitech"

Die grinders are the perfect tool for many jobs such as porting and polishing, cutting, and of course, grinding. Die grinders were first used to finish and match profiles of […]

How did Chevrolet build the 305 cubic inch small-block? Is it a mash-up of 283 and 350 parts? Or is it just slightly larger than a 302 Chevy engine? — […]

I’m currently checking the gaps on a new set of first and second rings. I’m not building an all-out drag race motor, but have plans to be a weekend warrior. […]

Stall speed is essentially the engine rpm at which a torque converter transfers the torque of the engine to the transmission (see our earlier post on how a torque converter works). […]

Rotor phasing refers to the alignment of the rotor top and the distributor cap terminal when spark occurs, according to MSD Ignition. It’s critical to maximizing engine performance. Incorrect alignment […]

How do you calculate compression ratio? What’s the best way to figure out engine displacement? In the automotive mechanics world, there are formulas and conversions for measuring just about everything—from […]

Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks, OnAllCylinders will profile engines and engine builds by everyday high performance enthusiasts—hot rod hobbyists with DIY work ethics and real-world budgets. If Paul Cooper […]

    There is not a truck guy out there who doesn’t love (or at least really like) the classic 1960-72 Chevy and GMC pickups. It’s a no-brainer, really. The […]

When Ford unleashed its sixth-generation Bronco a few years back, it quickly became one of the hottest new vehicles in the gearhead universe—and we knew it was only a matter […]

Editor’s Note: This series counts down the Top 10 engines of all time—see how the voting was done by reading our initial post. The LS engine family made up a huge […]