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Turbocharger Balancing

An absolutely critical aspect of turbo service By Mike Mavrigian Crankshaft balancing is vital to obtain smooth engine performance and the elimination of detrimental harmonics that can not only reduce performance output but can cause premature wear to engine bearings,…

Thrusted Into Success

By Chuck Lynch Engine builders know that crankshaft end play is an important measurement that must be strictly adhered to, but do we understand what other parameters impact the performance and longevity of the thrust bearing? The measurement of crankshaft…

Oil is the Gasket

By Lake Speed Jr. and Keith Jones No experienced engine builder would intentionally bolt a cylinder head to a block without installing a gasket between the block and cylinder head. Why? Because the gasket seals the block deck surface to…

Thin to Win Without Liner Spin

By Dave Metchkoff There’s a saying in the game of golf and it’s this: “Hit it Thin to Win”. An avid golfer knows what it means. This might sound like positive reinforcement. Nope. On the contrary, it’s actually a sarcastic…