Engine & Exhaust

We came across the JBA Performance Exhaust booth while strolling the 2022 PRI Show. But what caught our eye wasn’t horsepower gains, clever tube routing, or slick-looking finishes, rather we […]

At first glance, it might make sense to pack your oil pump with some chassis grease or white lithium grease to make sure it’s good and lubed prior to the […]

In the context of automotive plumbing, permeation refers to the molecular penetration of gases, vapors, or fluids through a barrier. This process is determined by the thickness and type of […]

When installing a fresh engine or engine/transmission combo, there can be any number of situations where anything that can go wrong does go wrong. (Mr. Murphy has entered the room.) […]

I’m putting together a 355ci small block Chevy and I’m in the planning stages. I was wondering, what are some of the ways to juggle compression ratio? Everybody always tells […]

Engine technology is all about evolution. In the dark ages of early internal combustion engines, cylinder blocks and even pistons were made from clunky cast iron and early metallurgy prevented […]

If that headline seems like something out of a horror movie, well, good. Because microbes are essentially tiny gremlins living in your diesel fuel—and you don’t have to be William […]

I read your story on what weight oil to use for a certain bearing oil clearance. Thanks for a good article, Here’s a question for you. Would you look at […]

It is the way of the world today. Technology improves the breed. Flat tappet cams had their day but if performance is your goal, one step that can really complement […]

When up against extreme loads, even the most hardened engine fasteners have some spring in them—and it particularly affects your connecting rod bolts. Often referred to as “rod bolt stretch,” […]