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...
Built to Spec – Borla’s new racing exhaust systems for Miatas raise the bar...
It seems a bit curious at first why Borla would decide to build an entire exhaust system for one class of race car. The...
Installing a Hellwig Rear Sway Bar on an HD Pickup
I have to admit that when Hellwig sales and marketing director Mike Hallmark suggested a sway bar for my 2500 Silverado HD, it seemed...
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...
The Science of Spark Plug Wires
Back in the day, when a guy rumbled up to the drive-in and popped his hood for onlookers to gawk at his engine, one...
The Honda Challenge: Swapping an Engine in One Night
If you’ve been going to the track for any length of time, you likely have witnessed an overnight paddock engine swap. Intense competitors, ready...
Loud and Clear – Fitting and Processing Custom Silicone Radio Ear Buds
When I bought my radio setup, I was on a budget, so I went with the foam-tip setup. They worked just fine and I...
Project Spec E46: Installing the Roll Cage
Anytime you source out work to a shop, you are on their time schedule, not yours. You are not their only customer, you see,...
The Importance of a Good Racing Fire System
As he rounded the last complex of corners that lead onto the front straightaway, a fire ignited under the hood of his Spec Miata....
Understanding Performance Fittings – Straight and AN Threads vs. Tapered Thread
If you are confused by the nomenclature of hoses and fittings associated with racecar plumbing, you’re not alone. Fittings are often measured in terms...
