Half-Ton Plus – Adding helper springs can make towing to the track a bit...
At one time, a half-ton truck was plenty capable for towing a racecar to and from the track. Then the open trailer became an...
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...
Tire Management – How to Get the Most out of Your Race Tires From...
In the mid-1990s, the term tire management became a common phrase made popular by commentators on NASCAR television broadcasts. The term was first used...
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...
Priceless Data – the AiM Solo Has Made Data Acquisition a Lot More Affordable,...
Don’t guess when you can know. That statement is one of the philosophical foundations of science, engineering and racing. You can learn a lot...
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...
Communication Breakdown – A step-by-step installation of a racing radio system
For sprint racing, you can get away without having a radio communication system and a spotter at the other end. At least for a...
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...
Cog Choice – How to Choose the Right Gear Ratios
Gears are expensive and hard to get to, so we are all motivated to get the right transmission and final drive gear ratios in...
