Category Magazine

Project Flathead

Our 2022 build commemorates AERA’s 100th Anniversary. Here’s Part 1 to tease your tastebuds. By Mike Mavrigian Since 2022 celebrates AERA’s 100th anniversary, we wanted to do something “special.” After much discussion and debate, we opted to combine old school…

A Crankshaft Counterweight Discussion

Weight and dynamic flow considerations By Mike Mavrigian Pulling weight out of a race car is generally a good thing, since making a race car lighter liberates previously wasted horsepower and can aid in achieving handling and braking enhancements. When…

Cleaning

By Charles Navarro We’ve all heard the saying, “Cleanliness is next to Godliness.” Same holds true when building an engine. Using the best quality parts and the proper break-in oil doesn’t necessarily guarantee satisfactory results with a new engine. I…

Toyota’s Forgotten HEMI Engines

By Brian Roberts The Chrysler Hemi engines are an American muscle car classic cherished by many, but how many are aware that Toyota produced a Hemi of their own? That’s right — in the mid-60s, they did develop the first…