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Why Getting Your Piston-to-Bore Clearance Right Matters – Especially with Forged Pistons By Spool Imports When you're building a performance engine, especially with forged pistons, one of the mo...

Balancing Compression Ratio and Boost for Maximum Power Balancing Compression Ratio and Boost for Maximum Power If you're chasing power, you've probably heard the debate about ...

How to Choose the Right Haltech ECU for Your Build How to Choose the Right Haltech ECU for Your Build If you're serious about tuning and getting the most out of your engine build, a high-q...

Gas Porting Pistons Explained Gas porting pistons is done to improve ring seal and enhance combustion efficiency, particularly in high-performance and racing engines. Here’s why: 1. Improved Ring ...

Building an Indestructible Barra Building an Indestructible Barra: Key Internal Upgrades – A Must-Read for Ford XR6 Turbo Owners If you’ve got a Ford XR6 ...

H-Beam vs. I-Beam Conrods: Which One’s Right for Your Build? body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; colo...

The History of the Gen III LS Engine: How It Redefined the Small-Block Chev Published: 16 January 2025 The Chevrolet Small Block (SBC) is one of the most legendary engines ever b...

How to Measure and Set Conrod and Main Bearing Clearances for Optimal Engine Performance When it comes to building or rebuilding an engine, one of the most critical tasks is ensuring that all compone...

In an internal combustion engine, connecting rods (conrods) are responsible for transmitting the power from the piston to the crankshaft. They typically have provisions for oiling to ensure proper lub...

When it comes to maximizing your vehicle's performance and reliability, having a top-quality battery is crucial. One brand that stands out in the automotive industry is Optima Batteries, and Spool Imp...