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How to Build Racing Engines: Wet Sumps and Dry Sump Oiling Systems
Moroso dry sump oiling systems incorporate a shallow oil pan with multiple pickup points, remote dry sump storage tank with integral breather, multi-stage pump, and drive mandrel with cog belt. Lubrication is the critical lifeblood of every racing engine. Without it, the engine’s lifespan is measured in seconds. The oiling system is designed to deliver a constant supply of clean, filtered oil to properly lubricate all of the engine’s moving parts. This includes the engine bearings, pistons and piston pins, camshaft and valve gear, and all the associated parts that make the engine run. In concert with its lubricating function […]
How to Build Racing Engines: Guide to Torque and Horsepower
Competition engines are designed and built to generate maximum torque and horsepower for their size and intended operating environment. Torque is the heart of the matter. Defined as...
How to Build Racing Engines: Crankshaft Selection Guide
A high-end racing engine can produce a combustion pressure of about 1,400 to 1,500 psi. For example, if you apply that pressure to a 4.185-inch-diameter...
How to Build Racing Engines: Cylinder Block Guide
Cylinder block selection is primarily application specific and may be limited by racing series rules. Requirements of your specific application may influence your choices based on block material, bore spacing, main cap material and configuration, cam location, and machinability. Selection might be limited to a two-bolt main stock production block or...
How to Build Racing Engines: Startup and Maintenance
Initial engine startup and break-in procedures are vital to the success of every new racing engine. Countless hours of preparation and a substantial amount of money have been invested to build the best possible engine. It is exciting to here a new engine run, but now is not the time to get in a rush. Many things can go wrong at this point...
How To Build Racing Engines: Cylinder Heads
When selecting a cylinder head for a particular application it is important to closely match the desired RPM range based on port dimensions that include port length, cross section, and mid- and high-range flow rates...