Tech Feature: Cooler ‘Heads’ Prevail – Pouring Over GM’s LT1 Engine and Reverse-Flow Technology
The LT1 engine was used in a variety of General Motors models, including 1992-’96 Corvette (Y-body), 1993-’97 Camaro and Firebird (F-body), and 1994-’96 Chevy Caprice and Impala (B-body), Buick Roadmaster and Cadillac Fleetwood (D-body).
Tech Feature: Engine Sealing Technology
Since the days of sealing engines with asbestos, cork, rope and paper are, for the most part, ancient history, new-age materials and designs have elevated the critical role gaskets and seals play in the longevity of an engine. Finding the optimum sealing material and design remain a challenge many gasket manufacturers face as engines are asked to do more ….
Lock Technology Introduces the LT-995 Timing Gear Pliers
The LT-995 Timing Gear Pliers from Lock Technology, Inc. will allow a technician to turn a timing gear when a timing belt adjustment is needed. These pliers aid in removal and replacement of timing gears and serpentine belt pulleys. Included are six sets of ….
Lock Technology, Inc. Introduces the LT-995 Timing Gear Pliers
The LT-995 Timing Gear Pliers from Lock Technology, Inc. allow the mechanic to turn timing gear when timing belt adjustment is needed, and they aid in removal and replacement of timing gears and serpentine belt pulleys.
Turbonetics Hummer H3 Bolt-On Turbo System Released
Turbonetics recently announced that the Hummer H3 turbo system is ready for sale and shipping now. Wake up the H3 in just 6-8 hours of installation time with a bolt-on turbo system. How does 350 HP from the inline 5-cylinder sound?
Advances in Piston Ring Technology
Piston rings have one of the toughest jobs inside an engine. They’re slammed up and down between the ring lands thousands of times a minute, they’re subjected to searing temperatures and extreme pressures, and they’re constantly scraping back and forth against the cylinder walls. In spite of all of this, the rings are expected to
Muffler Technology: A Look Inside
Is a muffler nothing more than a steel can with some baffles and tubes inside? That’s how most mufflers look, but there’s a lot more to muffler science than meets the eye. A muffler’s job is to muffle sound. That’s why we call them mufflers. In England they’re called silencers. Regardless of the name, they
Shop Profile: Haglin Automotive
For the latest in our shop profile series, sponsored by BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY, TechShop visits a Boulder, CO, repair shop.
Bill Hill’s Mighty Auto Pro
TechShop visits a local repair shop to kick off our shop profile series, sponsored by BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY.
Tech Pioneer Brings Repair Shop Software to Entire Aftermarket
Formerly available only to traditional repair shops using compatible third-party shop management programs, BOLT ON’s full capabilities are now available via the cloud through NextGear.