Melling Sweats The Details On Wet Sump Oil Pump Technology Part 2
Part two of our series on wet sump oil pumps looks at why bigger can be better when it comes to oil pumps and investigate how that concept can also go horribly wrong.
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Melling Sweats The Details On Wet Sump Oil Pump Technology Part 1
There are a lot of choices today when it comes to oil pumps. The aftermarket is full of options (no secret we’re sure). And yes, there have been countless innovations over the years. We’ll get to a couple of really good ones later, but in this two part series, we will ponder why you really should sweat the details when it comes to wet sump oil pumps:
Custom Headers are Totally Tubular Part 2
In a past issue, I explained my personal plight with off-the-shelf header fitment. I’m sure some of you share or have shared in the past some of my frustrations with pipes that hit various “objects” inside the engine compartment (and maybe beyond).
Custom Headers are Totally Tubular Part 1
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.
Encouraging Aftermarket Parts to Get Along – Part 2
This time around, we’ll look at a key ingredient in the mix: Springs.
Encouraging Aftermarket Parts to Get Along – Part 1
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.
40 Shop Safety Tips – Part 4
Wayne Scraba wraps up his shop safety tips with this final segment. What are YOUR tips for staying safe in the workshop?
40 Shop Safety Tips – Part 3
Over the past couple of issues, we’ve laid out a number of shop safety tips. We’re back with another installment.
RacingJunk’s Top 10 How-To Articles of the Year
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.
Shop Safety Tips – Part 2
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.