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Engine - Block Braces We're pretty sure that when Toyota designed the 20R or 22R series engines, they didn't have a 185 + horse powered engine in mind. Over the years however, LCE has developed a ful … Read more

Engine - Benefits of Circle Track Oil Pans Oil control in a 20R/22R circle track application is very critical in the heat of battle. Too many race motors have self destructed when the oil is sloshed … Read more

Engine - Bottom End Clearances Thrust washer clearances / Crankshaft end play Street: .002 to .003 Race: .005 to .006 Max. .008 Bearing Clearances - Race Street: Rods: .0025 to .0030 Rod .0015 to … Read more

Engine - Pro Journal vs Toyota Journal What is a Pro Journal? One of the most common questions we get at LC engineering is "What is a pro journal? Is it better than a Toyota journal? What bearings do … Read more

Engine - Piston & Rod Orientation

Engine - Main Bearings In a piston engine, the main bearings are the bearings on which the crankshaft rotates, usually plain or journal bearings. The bearings hold the crankshaft in place and prevent … Read more