Paper Tigers: Dyno Testing Our LS Bracket Motor Combination
To come full circle as we build our LS engine, we run the engine through a computer simulated dyno to test its effectiveness on the strip.
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[Drag Race 101] Building an LS Bracket Motor from Scratch Part II
In the last segment of our hypothetical LS motor build; we picked the parts for the top end. This time we have to “contain” the carnage with the bottom end of the motor.
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[Bangin’ the Gears] Modern Motor Swaps: Yay or nay?
Love’em or hate’em, modern motor swaps are a big part of the industry. But with all the hoopla about LS-swap this and modular-Ford-swap that, we forget that enthusiasts have been swapping newer, more powerful motors into their hot rods for years.
Building an LS Bracket Motor from Scratch Part I
Building your LS Bracket Motor from scratch involves learning more about the engine and considering what you ultimately want from the experience and engine. Part 1 walks you through the basics.
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[Drag Race 101] Build It or Buy It?
Build it? Buy it? Mod it? We’ll consider all of these options but for our first foray into Drag 101, we want to provide some options for looking exclusively at the LS engine, a staple of the strip.
Installing VIAIR Constant Duty OBA 10007
Having compressed air at your disposal is essential in your shop, but it is just as important when you are at the racetrack, off-roading, or even if you’re just travelling down the highway.
Installing Rear Airbags on Your Pickup
Firestone range of Ride-Rite™ Air Helper Springs can be a cost effective solution to increasing rear suspension in your pickup.
A 1963 Buick Riviera Gets New Plumbing Thanks to Edelbrock
Art Schilling’s ’63 Buick Riv was in need of some new innards. The Edelbrock carburetor helped him get the Riv back on track.
Three Pedals on the Floor: Different Strokes for Different Folks, Part III
Given the single disc “old school” clutch package we discussed in the past two sections, we have to keep in mind that technology has relentlessly marched forward. In most dedicated racing applications, clutches have shrunk dramatically in size.
Three Pedals on the Floor: Different Strokes for Different Folks, Part II
In the first part of this series (SEE HERE), we began our investigation into two very different types of high performance clutches. The first (which […]