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Engine - Valve Timing & Performance If racing is your thing, or just an automotive enthusiast, then you are most likely not afraid of swapping camshafts in your engine. However, the trick to making … Read more

Spark Plugs Spark plugs are one of the most misunderstood components of an engine. Numerous questions have surfaced over the years, leaving many people confused. Spark plug reading is a science al … Read more

Dowel Pin Clearance Another contributing factor to a "Blown Head Gasket" is dowel pin clearance - or lack of clearance, which can occur when a cylinder head is milled too much. This is an often-ove … Read more

Cast vs. Forged Pistons One of the most common questions is about which piston to buy. The marquee is one factor, but sometimes we have to choose between a cast and forged piston. This article cann … Read more

Engine Replacement For those Toyota enthusiasts whose time has come to replace the engine in their Celica, Pick-Up or 4 Runner, there are many choices. There are many engine builders and re-manufact … Read more

Measuring Horsepower If you want to know the horsepower of an engine, you hook the engine up to a dynamometer. A dynamometer places a load on the engine and measures the amount of power that the … Read more