Engine & Exhaust Tech Articles

Learn how to identify Chevy cylinder heads on your early cast iron, late model aluminum, or aftermarket and Vortec Chevy Small Block (SBC) with our Chevy cylinder head identification guide. Our images cover Chevrolet small blocks since 1955.

Ever had brand new bolts or nuts bind up on you? Take a minute to read through the steps you should take anytime you’re building an engine or installing new hardware.

What fittings should you use with your brake or fuel system? What does AN and NPT stand for? All of these questions plus more will be answered in Speedway Motors' latest article about fasteners!

Reference material on the firing order and torque specs of a Small Block Chevy. Our guide covers popular SBC V8 Torque specifications so you can be sure you're getting peak performance.

A guide to cleaning and prepping a Chevelle engine bay. Learn how to apply LizardSkin thermal and sound control insulation to keep heat and noise from getting through the toeboard.

Different ways to lift an engine, including the most common way and the parts needed to do so.

How to prevent blowing a motor by keeping up with you weekly maintenance routine. Charles reviews how to install oil pressure and water temperature gauges to help prevent issues while racing.

Lucas P. explains how to choose the correct part for a Ford 9" third member build in order to achieve a bulletproof rear. You will find specific recommended parts to use from Speedway Motors.

One of the most important parts of your racing operation is the engine. This article gives a detailed overview on how to maintain your engine to get the most out of it for as long as possible. Also learn some tips to prolong the life of your engine.

A routine weekly maintenance checklist to perform between each race in order to keep a clean and efficient race car at the track.