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High Performance Automotive Tech Tips

This page contains LOTS of no BS tips, tricks, and information on how to get your engine and car to run and perform better. You'll find info for the engine itself, the torque converter, the transmission, the rear-end and gearing, the tuning, and MUCH more! Please share this page URL with your friends or forums you may hang-out on, and remember...
Knowledge Is Horsepower!

What's the max horsepower a 383 small block can push?

There is no "one" answer to that question because there are simply too many variables to consider, from fuel type, to the type of power...

Where should I set the timing on my performance engine

There really is no specific initial timing specs for any performance engine. You certainly can't go by the factory specs when your engine...

How to adjust the mixture screws on your carb

This is an easy one. Some people think you're supposed to turn the idle mixture screws all the way in, and then back them out 2 1/2...

Are high volume oil pumps OK to run on the street?

We get asked this one from time to time, and the answer is, it depends on the engine. First off; why do you think you need to run a high...

Why does my engine still try to run after I shut it off?

This is a common problem that can be caused by a couple of things. Some people call this "dieseling" or "run-on". What is happening is;...

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