Gear Superfinishing: More Power, Less Friction
Tech Articles Isotropic superfinishing of gears, including ring and pinion gears, is an increasingly popular and effective method to reduce friction and improve gear life. Often taken for granted in most race cars, the ring and pinion is often used, abused, with little attention paid until a failure occurs. Regardless of the type of racing, […]
How the Ford 9-inch Rear End Conquered the Racing World
Tech Articles Ford’s 9-inch rear end assembly is one of the most popular and widely used rear end assemblies in racing today. The Ford 9-inch rear end, so named because of its 9-inch ring gear diameter, was manufactured from 1957 to 1987 by the Ford Motor Company and installed in some intermediate and most full-size […]
Dry Film Lubricant Coatings Benefit Pros and Sportsman Racers Alike
Tech Articles Dry film lubricant coatings are effective way to increase horsepower and extend engine life. The high costs associated with racing are always a concern for those involved in the sport. Racers are continually looking for a way to increase performance. Quicker lap or elapsed times are often the result of research, development, dyno […]
Improve Ride and Handling with New Control Arm Bushings
Selecting the right control arm bushings can play a critical role in upgrading both the ride and the handling of a vehicle.
Don’t Sell Safety Gear Short
When it comes to safety gear, racers often tend to put it towards the bottom of their “to do” list. Selecting the right gear can save your life!
Towing Safety
Tech Articles Towing safety should always be front of mind, whether hauling the family camper, a small utility trailer, or an expensive race or show car. As a racing hauler driver or crew member, you’re fully aware of the hazards on the roadways just getting to the track. Congested traffic, construction zones, blown tires, and […]
Why Gauges Matter: The Temperatures and Pressures of Racing
Tech Articles Racers rely on temperature and pressure gauges to maximize performance and receive early warning of potential issues. Experience teaches veteran racers that maximum performance depends on the close monitoring of water and oil temperatures, oil and fuel pressure, and transmission fluid temperature. Clearly visible temperature and pressure gauges with warning lights can provide […]
Valve Spring Basics for Success
Tech Articles Properly functioning valve springs with the optimal rate can make a critical difference for engine performance and durability. Valve springs are among the most highly stressed components inside any high-revving race engine. So critical are they to the success of any race engine program that many professional racers change valve springs after […]
Leakdown Testing and Cylinder Sealing
Tech Articles Leakdown testing is an effective and inexpensive way to evaluate engine cylinder sealing and pinpoint issues. Whether it’s used as a method of preventative maintenance or for troubleshooting, leakdown testing is an effective means of measuring the sealing efficiency of the piston rings, valves, and head gaskets. Whereas a compression test measures how […]
The Future of Motorsports: Pumping New Blood into Racing
Tech Articles The future of motorsports depends on getting today’s youth involved and passionate about racing. If you follow racing, you’ve certainly got to be concerned about the future of motorsports. The gray-haired contingent of racers seems to be growing and it seems like there’s a lack of new blood coming in, regardless of whether […]