Reciprocal Knowledge Part 2: Two Dozen Fast Facts About Cranks & Connecting Rods
When we left you the last time around, we presented a dozen different fast facts on connecting rods, crankshafts and associated components.
Engine
Piston Persuasion: How To Install Pistons
There are a number of different ways to install pistons (with rings, obviously) and connecting rods in your engine. Different builders take different approaches.
Back to Basics: Jet Extensions
Pin the throttle, dump the clutch, hang on. The car hooks and rockets forward. Then, just as you’re watching the tach as it bends toward the redline, the thing noses over
Button It Up: Dzus Fasteners
Bolts are designed to hold stuff together. Bolts used in the aircraft industry are special (no secret). But there are other high quality methods incorporated in aviation to affix parts, and several have been used with regularity in motor sports. And those aviation-fastening devices are Dzus fasteners.
Pulling Power
Wayne Scraba breaks down the best method and tools to install or remove a harmonic damper.
Today’s Cool Classified Find is this Dart 372 C.I. Small Block Chevy Engine for $14,499
Today’s CCF is a powerful motor complete with TorqStorm supercharger.
12 Cars of Racingjunk: NASCAR Cup Series Chevy RO7 Engine for $28,000
On the twelfth and final day of Christmas, my true love sent to me this NASCAR Cup series motor that is sure to wake the neighbors.
Today’s Cool Classified is this Petty NASCAR Motor for $38,000
Today’s CCF pick is this Petty NASCAR motor with history included
Dyno to Race Day: Tuning tweaks to transition to the track
Air Density Online explores how unique engine size or application can be more difficult to transition between the dyno and the racetrack or course.
Moroso’s Street & Strip Battery Charger is a Life Saver: Part Two
If you point your browser back to that segment, you’ll find the charger is extremely versatile. And while it works perfectly for most 12 and 16 volt battery applications, there are some batteries that may require a different internal setting.