Monthly Archives: April 2018
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Proper piston-to-valve clearance is the difference between a winning-engine and an expensive pile of scrap metal Here's how to check clearance using clay.Read more » -
Posted: April 20, 2018Tags: TechAre you tired of having to rebuild your whole engine just to alter that pesky compression ratio? Fret no more, JE's new line of Build-A-Dome pistons is exactly what you're looking for.Read more »
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It has become the most popular, most sought-after, and most studied GM engine of the 21st century. Yet we can trace the GM V8 LS family – Gen III and IV – with a nearly straight line right back to the origins of the 265 small-block Chevy that made its debut in 1955.Read more » -
Posted: April 10, 2018Tags: Tech
Hard anodizing is a very specific coating with a niche, high-end racing clientele. We explore the technology, its applications, and how OEM manufacturers beginning to utilize it in production vehicles.Read more » -
The big-block Chevy keeps getting bigger. Aftermarket blocks, dedicated stroker cranks, and array of piston sizes are pushing the good ol’ Rat to unprecedented stature–and horsepower.Read more » -
Piston rings have more than halved in thickness since the 1980s. Here's why they shrunk and why you shouldn't be worried about it!Read more » -
Posted: April 03, 2018
Read more »JE has the fastest lead time in the industry on custom pistons, but there are a few ways to make your custom piston experience even quicker! Check out these simple tips that could save tons of time!
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