Performance Primer: Tuner and Hooch
Any engine builder worth his or her salt knows that when you design a race engine to run on alcohol, you always have to take into account the requirement of the extra fuel required. This may be as simple as changing out carburetor jets, upping the size of fuel injectors, or even redesigning the fuel delivery system to larger lines, multiple pumps, etc. These rules aren’t folklore created by fuel salesmen and the aftermarket; these rules all have a scientific reason behind them.
The Real World: ORDER UP!
There’s valuable information hidden within the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Decoding it may mean the difference between the right — and wrong — parts.
Pontiac Forced Off the Road
Pontiac, which had built its reputation for performance in the 1960s and 1970s, is now being eliminated from the GM platform.
Under the Hood: Dissecting GM’s Durable Duramax Diesel
When it was
introduced as a joint venture with Isuzu in 2001, GM’s Duramax made the Ward’s 10 Best Engines list for 2001. It also made the list the following year in 2002.
Web Exclusive: Gearing Up for Timing Belt and Chain Work
The best time for a timing belt or chain to be replaced is before it fails. Technical Editor Larry Carley discusses items to consider when timing belt or chain work arrives in your shop or school in this Web Exclusive article.
“Banks Power – The First 50 Years” Opens at the Parks-NHRA Museum
The exhibit, which opened officially to the public on December 4, will continue through the end of September, 2009.
Under the Hood: Short on Time – Compact Engine Timing Belt Service
As a rule, General Motors uses timing chains rather than timing belts on most of its engines. Timing chains are long-lived and reliable, and do not have a recommended replacement interval. But, not so with timing belts. One GM engine that does use a rubber timing belt is the 1.6L E-TECH II engine in the 2004 and up Chevrolet Aveo. We take a look at timing belt procedures for this and similar compact engines.
WyoTech Students Build Powerful New Rock Racer for Determined Driver Clay Egan
Clay Egan, a paraplegic race car driver, uses his modified vehicle to compete in UROC and XRRA events.
Report Card: Readers Rides
Having shown and expressed interest in trucks at an early age, Lucas Justice received his 1986 Chevrolet C-10 pick-up from his father on his 14th birthday as a hobby project.
Report Card: Highlights to GM’s Historic Anniversary
Many achievements and some growing pains have occurred during this industry giant’s life. Here are just a few of these many industry-changing accomplishments.