K1 Technologies has expanded their lineup of race-ready connecting rods with their latest H-beam connecting rod for the Toyota Supra / BMW B58 engine. As part of the iconic Supra’s re-launch, this engine has already become a popular build..
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Dan Parker is living proof you can't keep a good man down. After loosing his sight in a racing accident, dan got back on the horse–Corvette in this instance– and achieved the impossible, becoming the fastest blind man in America.
READ MOREApril 21, 2020 | By Bradley Iger
Properly installing connecting rods is key to long engine life. Here, we take a look at the different ways to accomplish this task and which works best. There is perhaps no more important component contained in the internal combustion engine than..
READ MOREJuly 10, 2019 | By Jason Reiss
The relationship between bearing clearance and oil viscosity is a delicate balance. Read on for more information on how to get it right! READ MORE
June 21, 2019 | By Jeff Smith
Lubrication is the lifeblood of any high-performance engine. That’s particularly true for the rotating assembly that absorbs the many thousands of pounds of combustion pressure and converts it from reciprocating motion to rotary motion to drive..
READ MOREMarch 25, 2019 | By John Baechtel
Is a stroker crank part of your next build? That factory block may need some massaging to make it fit. Here's how to make more real estate in your crankcase.
READ MOREMarch 25, 2019 | By John Baechtel
Harmonic balancers are a staple ingredient of any engine build, but what do they really do? Do you have to have one? Is bigger really better? We clear the air about the right balancer to hang on your crankshaft.
READ MOREMarch 5, 2019 | By John Baechtel
Sleeve length is often overlooked in favor of maximum cubic inches, but in order to build a long-lasting, high-powered engine it is a major consideration. We explore sleeve length, stroke, and selecting rotating assembly components that work in..
READ MOREFebruary 13, 2019 | By John Baechtel
Checking and setting proper crankshaft end play is a vital engine-building step. We show you how to do the job in this tech segment.
READ MOREJanuary 11, 2019 | By Jeff Smith
Verifying and adjusting bearing clearance is one of the most critical aspects of building an engine. In this segment, we dive into the mechanics of how to measure your crank, connecting rods, and bearings.
READ MOREDecember 21, 2018 | By Jeff Smith
