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.
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From February 18 through April 30 2019, you can get $100 cash back on K1 Technologies 4.000in crankshafts and additional $50 cash back with the purchase of 6.125in LS connecting rods. Don't miss these deals!
READ MOREFebruary 18, 2019 | By Evan Perkins
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
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 MOREFebruary 4, 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
A successful engine build begins with the right components. K1 Technology’s rotating assemblies give you a head start with high-quality internals that are perfectly matched, with no guesswork.
READ MORENovember 14, 2018 | By Paul Huizenga
K1 is flush with LS stroker crankshafts to take your block from boring to big-inch.
READ MORENovember 13, 2018 | By Paul Huizenga
LS engines are all about interchangeability and swap-ability. K1's line of LS7 crankshafts makes it possible to add factory dry-sump oiling to any Gen III/IV LS engines.
READ MORENovember 13, 2018 | By Mike Magda
Engine building is all about the details, and choosing the right set of engine bearings to match your crankshaft is an important one! Inside we investigate what a narrow bearing is and when you should use them.
READ MORENovember 12, 2018 | By Jeff Smith
