Rocket Science – Achieving Better Engine Cooling With Proper Aerodynamic Principles
Keeping a C5 Corvette cool on a racetrack in 100-degree heat isn’t easy. Just ask NASA Utah’s George Smith, who had been trying different...
The Art of Scavenging – Myths and methods of getting burned gases out of...
For the longest time, the prevailing wisdom in the paddock with regard to exhaust was the bigger the pipe, the better. Bigger pipes let...
Cooling System Facts and Upgrades
As the name suggests, an internal combustion engine creates heat. The enormous potential energy from a few droplets of gasoline compressed and mixed with...
Shielding Cold Air Intakes to Maintain Power Levels
If you do a deep dive on the Internet, the rule of thumb for ambient temperatures and horsepower figures on a V8 engine is...
Shining A Light on the Black Art of Motor Oil Selection
Motor oil selection, particularly for performance and racing cars, seems to be a “black art.” Most people rely on manufacturer guidelines, recommendations and past...
HPDE46 – Overcoming Deferred Maintenance on a ZHP E46 to Make It “Trackable”
The idea behind finding a new-to-me car was simple. I wanted a fun daily driver I could take to the track every now and...
Straightened Six – Refreshing a cylinder head on a Spec E30
When it comes to affordability, Spec E30 offers some of the most cost-efficient racing on track today, especially if you can do a lot...
Eight Tricks To Make Working A Cooling System Easier
If you like to play with cars, if you put your car on a racetrack for HPDE and especially if you race cars, you...
Setting Engine Timing on a Mazda MZR
One would think the use of a keyway and dowel pins by now has been accepted as the simplest and most reliable way to...
Putting Some Thunder in the Tundra – Adding a cold air intake and aftermarket...
We all spend countless hours prepping our racecars. However, many of us have another vehicle, which gets us to work, the local hardware store,...
