Factory OE and examples of specific aftermarket specifications By Mike Mavrigian Applying the correct tightening values for threaded engine fasteners is critical for any engine build. Listed here are both factory OEM values, some of which involve a torque-plus-angle tightening…
By Fernando Curello If we could only tell a child that by simply joining an intake with an exhaust valve, we would get baby valves – ha, ha, ha! That would be a straightforward way to make them, but the…
By Dave Hagen UPDATE! The internal combustion engine (ICE) will never die! That’s a bold statement in today’s news world as most all you hear is “Go Green” and electric is the way to go. Well, I’m here to tell…
What’s the Difference?By Brian Roberts Gaskets and seals as we all know are used to seal the engine. Looking at the high-performance world the gaskets and seals used are often designed differently to meet the demands of the increased HP…