Invisible Edge-Millers Oils’ nanotechnology releases more power by reducing friction and heat
Nanotechnology has become a field unto itself over the last couple of decades, so it likely was only a matter of time before it...
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...
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...
As Complete As Possible: How To Do An MX-5 2.5 Swap
There’s a fair amount of content on the web about swapping a 2.5-liter engine into an NC chassis MX-5, which comes from the factory...
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...
Connecting Rod Physics
Certainly one of the most critical components inside an engine is one of the most stressed. Connecting rods take the power from the combustion...
The Science of Chemical Heat Dissipation
Notable inventions throughout history, like, say, Teflon or Super Glue, emerged from the pursuit of other goals. Teflon was invented while NASA — the...
Engine Cooling: A Balancing Act
In racing, the prevailing wisdom for enhancing a car’s cooling system was simple. The more rows you can put in a radiator, the better....
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...
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...
