Under Pressure – an Inside Look at Oiling Systems
One of the first gauges we look at while we’re racing is oil pressure. Without sufficient oil pressure, your engine is at risk for...
Flow Testing and Machining Spec Miata Cylinder Heads
Everyone in Spec Miata knows that the 2015 rule set underwent some changes in the offseason. The rule changes themselves weren’t major, but the...
Octane vs. Horsepower – Separating fact from myth in the debate over which fuel...
So many times I’ve heard different opinions from various experts on which octane fuel makes the most power. According to Spec E30 rules, “Permitted...
Pulling Less Power – New test equipment uncovers excess horsepower loss in power steering...
We’d all like to enjoy the benefits of power steering, but with none of the weight or horsepower draw, right? Since that’s not possible,...
Bottom’s Up – Rebuilding a BMW M20 short block for your Spec E30
Whether you have a problem with your engine or just want to refresh the one in your Spec E30, having a tight, reliable power...
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....
A Cooling Process
Snow Performance President Matt Snow took a call from a representative at Wal Mart’s corporate headquarters. They had recently learned that people were buying...
Small Details
Clearances inside a fuel injector are measured in ten-thousandths of an inch, and the duration they open and close is measured in milliseconds. Injectors...
Fuel Supply and Demand
Imagine screaming down the front straight at your favorite track, when suddenly your engine begins to bog and sputter. You look over at the...
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...
