Posted by Nick - September 18, 2011 - Engine Assembly, Rotating Assemblies
Today I’d like to discuss the proper method for performance connecting rod bolt installation. There are a few ways to tighten connecting rod bolts, including the basic torque method, the stretch method, and the torque to yield method. Without a doubt, bolt stretch is the only truly accurate way to establish proper bolt preload. To better understand why, [...]
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Posted by Nick - May 30, 2011 - Engine Planning, Engine Theory
This article will describe the components and details of a 396 cubic inch LT1/LT4 for a supercharged application. It’s based on a combination I’ve built many times, intended for use with a centrifugal blower such as a Vortech S-trim or T-trim, or a Procharger P-600 or D-1. It has very good drivability, and will make 600 RWHP on premium [...]
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Posted by Nick - May 14, 2011 - Engine Planning, Engine Theory
One of the most common questions asked here is: “How do I get the most value for my performance dollar?” Let’s face it; most of you have a budget that will dictate careful planning for your engine project. If budget were of no concern, then the focus would become component selection most suited to the application. Although it is [...]
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Posted by Nick - March 7, 2011 - Tools
Your ability to do an exceptional job, can sometimes be hampered by the quality of the tools you have available. This is true in most endeavors you undertake, including the assembly of a performance street or racing engine. I’m a real fan of high quality tools. I have a lot of them, and today I’d like [...]
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Posted by Nick - February 13, 2011 - Engine Planning
The title of this article may be a bit misleading. It indicates that I will be giving you the magic formula to build a 500 horsepower engine. The fact of the matter is that there are an infinite variety of ways to reach a predetermined level of power, be it 500, 750, or 1000 hp. The real [...]
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Posted by Nick - February 6, 2011 - Site Info
I started Performance Engine Tech in 2008 with good intentions, as I’m sure many do. I put up a couple of articles (actually 1.5) and just couldn’t really muster any enthusiasm to move the site forward. There were a few reasons: mainly that I didn’t have a good understanding of how blogs work, and that [...]
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