Engine displacement is the most common math calculation. Displacement is the size or volumetric capacity of an engine expressed in cubic inches, cubic centimeters, or liters. Here in America we typically work in cubic inches while the rest of the … [Click here to read more...]
Drag Racing Warriors: Grumpy’s Toy 1974 Vega
Grumpy’s Toy XI 1974 Vega Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins was a true drag racing legend whose reputation for winning long preceded Grumpy’s Toy XI. He fi rst gained fame in the early 1960s building winning Mopars, Junior Stockers, and the Old Reliable Chevys … [Click here to read more...]
GM Muscle Car Handling and Performance Upgrades
In this chapter I discuss several specific types of GM muscle cars and go over some strong and weak points of each design. I also cover some aftermarket parts and how they work in various applications. Each section builds upon the last, so read all … [Click here to read more...]
Automotive Painting Guide: What Products to Use
You might think it’s impossible to write a book about how to paint cars without talking about paint, but that is essentially what I intend to do. If it weren’t such a cliché (and if it weren’t largely untrue), I would say that the paint itself is one … [Click here to read more...]
Choosing a Turbo System: Which Manufacturer is Right for You
This chapter is dedicated to the familiarization with the different manufacturers of turbochargers and turbo systems, their models, flow ranges, part numbers, and flow maps to make selecting the best turbocharger for your project a little easier. … [Click here to read more...]
The Tools and Equipment Guide for Engine Math Procedures and Measurements
Many of the formulas in this book require precision measurements to ensure accuracy. This chapter familiarizes you with the tools required to gather these measurements and some strategies for organizing and storing them for future reference. Most of … [Click here to read more...]
Interesting Ford Muscle Car Facts
Fact 1: Bruce Springsteen loves to sing about cars and despite some occasional technical boo-boos (see Fact #17), most efforts are spot-on. A great example is the song “Ramrod” from his 1980 album The River. The Boss describes taking “Dolly” out … [Click here to read more...]
How to Blueprint Engines: Engine Math Guide
This chapter provides information that will aid in understanding essential dimensions and volumes that are considered when planning and executing an engine build. This Tech Tip is From the Full Book, MODERN ENGINE BLUEPRINTING … [Click here to read more...]
Drag Racing Traction: Front Suspension: Torsion Bars
A torsion bar is a long round spring steel bar that resists twisting and returns to its original position after being twisted, thus providing a spring action for the car. It is a form of a weight-bearing spring. Torsion-bar suspension systems were … [Click here to read more...]
Porting and Flow Testing to Increase Horsepower
As I have established, high-airflow potential, especially through the cylinder head, is a key element in producing power. If you are starting with as-cast parts, a means of reshaping them and testing the subsequent flow results are very useful aids … [Click here to read more...]