Everything You Need To Know About Modern Gaskets: Part 1
If you haven’t been around race or high performance engines for some time, we have some news for you: Gasket technology is a lot different than it was even a few short years ago.
If you haven’t been around race or high performance engines for some time, we have some news for you: Gasket technology is a lot different than it was even a few short years ago.
SEMA has just announced the purchase of a 45,000-square-foot building in the Detroit, Mich., area to be used as a second SEMA Garage where manufacturers will have access to advanced product-development tools and equipment,.
In some car builds, the time comes when you realize there is no way on earth a stock, off-the-shelf header is going to fit. Sure, some can be persuaded to fit by way of modifications (hammer, bigger hammer, moving pipes, etc.), but there are many instances where that won’t even help. Or, the cost of the mods (moving pipes) is more than the cost of the headers.
Sometimes a mix of aftermarket parts just doesn’t work, or at least work in conjunction with one another – even if your intentions were initially the most admirable on the planet.
The pandemic hit everybody hard but with events and car shows being canceled left and right, it allowed us to work on those garage projects. Let’s take a look back at the Top How-To Articles.
When we last left you, we laid out the beginnings of our 40-shop safety tip series. While it’s likely far more fun to discuss the latest and greatest go-fast parts and technology, there’s no question safety in the shop is necessary.
Last issue, we began our look at transmission coolers (heat exchangers). This time around, we’ll look at the different types of coolers available. Some are cheap. Some are expensive.
Last issue, we began our look at transmission coolers (heat exchangers). This time around, we’ll look at the different types of coolers available. Some are cheap. Some are expensive.
Pound on an automatic-equipped hot rod (drag car, street-strip machine, etc) for any length of time and you’ll quickly learn that heat can kill the transmission in a heartbeat.
This is the last in our engine compartment detailing series.