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Over the years we have published quite a few Tech Articles. The subjects range form common sense tips to in-depth tech. All of the articles are aimed at sharing knowledge gained by hands-on experience or by many years of experience in the field. We hope you find them helpful.
Note: Some articles are from as far back as 1996. The info is still current, but some references may be out of date.
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The Old Gray Sedan, She Ain't What She Used To Be...
500 Horses: Not As Easy As It Seems
Be Extremely Careful When Using Brake Cleaner!
Once Disrespected, The Chevy 305 Looks To Be A RaceSaver
Making The Best Of A Bad Situation: Wet Sump Oiling Systems
The Chicken... Or The Egg? (Spun Rod Bearing)
Being Narrow Minded With Regard To Piston Ring Selection
Pushrods: Still Doing The Job After All These Year
Pump It Up. Preloading Is Important! (Hydraulic Lifters)
Become a Bee-Liever...Beehive Valve Springs
She's Giving Me Torsional Vibrations (Balancers)
Building A Stronger "Bottom End"
"Hurricane Hugo" In Your Oil Pan!
To What Degree Do You Want To Win? (Degreeing Camshaft)
Givin' It The Third Degree (Degreeing Camshaft)
GM LS1: Not The Same Old Song And Dance
Now Showing: X-Celerator vs Dominator!
The Beginners' Guide To Building An Engine
The Chain Gang (Timing Setups)
Cast Or Forged, There's A Crank For You
The Great Piston Ring Controversy
The Temperatures and Pressures of Racing!
Selecting "Slugs" (Pistons)
Your Camshaft is Liftin' Me Higher and Higher
Alcohol And Racing Do Mix...At Least When You C.C. Heads.
Time To Make Some Sound Decisions!
You Can Tune A Header But You Can't Tune A Fish
Quadrajet: The Rodney Dangerfield of Carburetors
The "Tachs Your Memory" Department
The Path Of Least Resistance (Ignition Problems)
Good-Bye, Mr. Chips! (Digital Ignition)
Spring Check List (Getting Ready For The Season)
Do You Ever Feel Like You're Chasing Your Own Tail? (Track a Grimlin)
Household Remedies For Automotive Maladies
The Trickle-Down Effect (engine "chillers")
It's Not Nice To Fool Mother Nature (Weather and Racing)
Pyromania Or The Heat Is On (Pyrometer Use)
Fast Or Slow, "GEARS Make It GO!"
The Venerable 12-Bolt Chevrolet
How The 9" Ford Conquered The Racing World
If You've Got A $10 Head...Buy A $10 Helmet
Some Hints For Promoting A "Slick"
GM TH-200: From The Court Room To The Race Track
Turbo-Hydramatic 400: Built Like A Rock...No, Built Like An Anvil!
Will It Go 'Round In Circles? You Bet! (Powerglide Automatic Transmission)
GM Turbo-Hydramatic 350 Three Speed Automatic
Converter Theology (Torque Converters)
