Month: May 2018

Shot peening is a process invented in the 1930s specifically for the purpose of increasing the fatigue strength of various metal components that encounter high levels of alternating stress on […]

Viscosity is the most important property of a lubricant. Understanding viscosity promotes the ability to reduce wear, improve fuel economy and make more horsepower. For starters, in oil nomenclature, “W” […]

LOSE, YOUR PEDAL DURING RACE Cause: Fluid boiling due to wet fluid or foot drag. Solution: Flush out entire system with fresh Wilwood Hi-Temp° 570 racing brake fluid. Install dashboard […]

While it’s easy to imagine a steady stream of liquid fuel pouring into your intake, garden-hose like, the reality is much different. In truth, carburetors are complex devices that do […]

1. You can’t weld dirt The metal needs to be clean, the gas needs to be clean, the table needs to be clean, the welding rod or wire needs to […]

As they say, “knowledge is power” and nothing makes you sound less smarter than walking into the local fastener shop and trying to buy something when you don’t even know […]

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Q: What should I do if I spin as soon as the car launches? A: Soften the extension on the front shocks to promote additional weight transfer and soften the […]