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Here Is Why The Weight Of Your New Batteries Matter There are many features to a new battery but the weight is one of the most important. Here is why! Check it out!

Discussing Spark Plug Indexing Methods And Techniques With Brisk USA Indexing spark plugs can be a source of debate among enthusiasts. We walk you through the process and let you decide for yourself.

Jeff Smith's 10 Tech Tips To Make Life In The Shop Easier, Fall 2021 These 10 tech tips from Jeff Smith's 40-plus-year career in the automotive aftermarket can help you flatten the learning curve.

Torquing ARP High Strength Connecting Rod Bolts Like A Pro According to experts, incorrectly torquing rod bolts is an invitation for galled or stripped threads. We went to ARP for the proper procedure.

What Does A Performance Distributors HEI Offer That OE HEI Does Not? We research the differences between Performance Distributor’s line of ignition products and the OE-type HEI ignition components.

Revised 2021 Race Schedule ... We will have R-750's for the Late Model Sportsman and Street Stocks by the end of the week. You may run either the Hoosier 890's or the Hoosier R-750 for the remainder of 2021

http://www.montgomerymotorspeedway.org/schedule/2021-race-schedule/

Fixing The Drip: Techniques To Minimize Small-Block Chevy Oil Leaks The small-block Chevrolet might be known as a leaky engine, but with some care and patience, you can get it to seal up tight.

Concerns Over Tire Shortage Continue To Grow | Short Track Scene Concerns about the availability of tires remain prevalent with several prestigious races like the Throwback 276 set to take place in the coming weeks.

Uncured Tires Create Challenges for Teams at 5 Flags | Short Track Scene The challenges for the short track industry amidst a national Hoosier tire shortage doesn’t end once a new shipment arrives barely in time for a marquee event. In the case of this weekend at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, it was only the beginning. Several Super Late Model teams experienced som...

Modern Piston Materials, Manufacturing, And Coatings With UEM Modern pistons have come a long way, with modern technology blurring the lines between the traditional divisions between piston alloys.

5 Tips From Mahle About Choosing Performance Pistons Are you looking to buy new pistons? Here are five tips that can help ensure you make the right choice for your application.

An In-Depth Study Of Wheel Studs With ARP And Mark Williams Often overlooked on a racecar are those wheel studs that are subject to incredible shear loads. ARP and Mark Williams Enterprises lend their many years of expertise on this all-important subject.

Attention Racers upcoming Changes … please note ! – Montgomery Motor Speedway As many of you have heard there is a problem getting some race tires from Hoosier tire company at the present time. they are producing as fast as they can but we find ourselves in a dilemma heading into the next couple of races.

Bearings vs. Bushings: The Great Roller Lifter Debate Explored When it comes to roller lifters, there are two options: needle bearings or solid bushings. Both have pros and cons, so we look at them here.

A Better Option For Engine Coolant In Your Car Doesn't Include Water We found a better option for engine coolant than using water and antifreeze. Find out more about why it's better and how it works.

Vortec Cylinder Head Spark Plug Dilemma
Vortec iron cylinder heads still have a place in the performance world of the small-block Chevy. These heads are inexpensive yet flow very well. But, they do have some idiosyncrasies that need to be identified. A major point that is rarely addressed is that the Vortec iron head uses a different spark plug than a typical iron small-block Chevy. The Vortec uses a spark plug with a tapered seat with a 0.680-inch thread length. A standard small-block Chevy plug thread length is 0.450.

The Basics Of Automotive Relays And How To Wire Them Relays are a necessity when you're trying to wire a vehicle the right way.Jeremy Stoemer from Holley breaks down how to use relays and how they work.

Carb Science Series: Carb Tuning for Big-Cam Engines Running a big camshaft on the street can pose some serious drivability issues with a carburetor. Here, Jeff Smith walks you through how to alleviate that.

The Nuances Of Oiling Small Block and LS Engines When spec'ing oiling system components, what applies to the traditional small-block doesn't necessarily apply to the LS engine family. Moroso guides us along.

Nothing but a number: Dave Mader III, 65, returns to Montgomery Motor Speedway Dave Mader III is one of the oldest racers in the sport. He finished second in ARCA racing at Talladega last week, and at age 65, he has no plans of slowing down anytime soon.

Tickets are out for the SRX Racing series! Come see me and have some fun! It is going to be an awesome time!

GET EM WHILE THEY’RE HOT! Tickets are available:

Stafford (6/12) - Sold Out!

Knoxville (6/19) - https://bit.ly/3gD4sUo

Eldora (6/26) - Coming Soon!

Lucas Oil (7/3) - https://bit.ly/3sVrCrm

Slinger (7/10) - https://bit.ly/3gHjR5W

Nashville (7/17) - https://bit.ly/3gFP5dL

Discussing Compression Ratio And Pump Gas Compatibility How much compression can you safely run when burning pump gas? Jeff Smith talks about what's safe and a few concerns you should have.

Coated Pistons: Measuring Advice From JE Pistons JE Pistons shows us how to achieve proper piston-to-wall clearance measurements related to their coated piston technology.

Tech Time: 10 Tips For Buying Cylinder Heads Selecting the right set of cylinder heads goes beyond just bolting on a pair that fits. We cover 10 tips you need to know when buying heads.

Cranking Considerations: Choosing the Right Starter for your Engine The starter bolted on the bottom of your engine performs an amazing feat time and again. So, It’s a brutal proposition which is why it’s so important to select the proper starter for your application – here's how.

Quick Tech: Magnetic Particle Inspecting Engine Components Often you hear people talking about Magnafluxing a component. Here, we take a look at what is actually involved in the process.