Quick Tech: Clay Intake Radius On A Flow Bench; What’s It Worth?
When testing a cylinder head on a flowbench, sharp edges and blunt transitions can cause turbulence. Smoothing those out for more real-world conditions is a critical part of proper testing.
View ArticleMaking Power: Project Number Cruncher’s SAM Tech-Built Top End
Project Number Cruncher's 427 cubic-inch LS engine, built by Sam Tech, is one stout mill. Join us for a tour of the engine's top end, valvetrain, fuel injectors, and the final dyno output.
View ArticleWhy Cylinder Head Low And Mid-Lift Flow Numbers Are Important
Low and mid-lift flow numbers are what help a set of heads make power. We look at what these numbers mean and why they're so important.
View ArticleImproving The Best: Testing MPR-Built Gen-3 Coyote Cylinder Heads
The Gen-3 Coyote cylinder head is one of the best OEM cylinder heads to ever come out of the Blue Oval. MPR makes them even better with CNC port work and a host of aftermarket parts.
View Article“What I Learned Today” With Jeff Smith — Blind Bolt Hole Blunders
When moving to a block with blind bolt holes after using ones where the fasteners extend into the water jackets, there are some new things to consider.
View Article“What I Learned Today” With Jeff Smith — Keeping Water And Oil Apart
Keeping water and oil separate is the job of the head gasket. However, the head gasket isn't the only component that keeps the two apart.
View ArticleSEMA 2021: Air Flow Research Debuts Its CNC Gen-III Hemi Head
AFR has released its entry into the Gen-III Hemi world with all-new, fully CNC-machined castings. The AFR cylinder heads will also be available as-cast, but still with big flow numbers.
View ArticlePRI 2021: Brodix Now Offers Direct Fit 5.3 LS Cylinder Heads
The LS engine continues to be one of the most popular mills around. Brodix's new 5.3 LS cylinder heads are a direct replacement for the OEM heads.
View ArticlePRI 2021: Chevrolet Performance Improves On COPO LS Heads
Chevrolet Performance continues to improve its products. We take a look at the redesigned COPO supercharger heads for the LS.
View ArticleProject Boring 4-Valve Pt. 2 — The Cylinder Head And Valvetrain
While a mild build, there are still quite a few gains to be unlocked in the top end of the Boring 4-Valve's DOHC engine. Custom cams and some nifty valvetrain components will help this engine sing.
View ArticleBig And Tall: Chevy’s RS-X / ZZ632 Big-Block Cylinder Heads Are Huge
When Chevrolet Performance released the ZZ632 big-block earlier this year, they included a new style of cylinder head. Built on Pro-Stock R&D efforts, the RS-X head has hints of LS development as...
View ArticlePRI 2022: Turn Your 5.3 LS Into A Beast With Brodix’s BR 3 Heads
GM's 5.3-liter LS engine is capable of making big horsepower. Brodix's new 5.3 LS cylinder heads are great for any 5.3-based engine build.
View ArticleCNC Worship: Inside Lingenfelter’s Ported 243/799 Cathedral Heads
Lingenfelter's porting program along with a valvetrain upgrade, will make for the perfect high-RPM cylinder head package. Add in a pair of Performance Design carbon fiber valve covers, and we have a...
View ArticleGet Into The Groove — Contain Combustion With O-Rings Or Fire Rings
When power-adders raise combustion pressures to extreme levels, engine builders look for a little help from O-rings or fire-rings. The little metal wires can make a significant difference in...
View ArticleTech 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.
View ArticlePRI 2022: Turn Your 5.3 LS Into A Beast With Brodix’s BR 3 Heads
GM's 5.3-liter LS engine is capable of making big horsepower. Brodix's new 5.3 LS cylinder heads are great for any 5.3-based engine build.
View ArticleCC’ing Heads — How To Measure Your Combustion Chamber Volume
Measuring your cylinder head's combustion chamber volume is a critical step to ensure that you have your desired compression ratio. The process is straightforward and the tools are easy to use.
View ArticleVideo: LME Dyno Tests Cathedral Port Versus Rectangle Port Heads
Late Model Engines recently tested two nearly-identical 427 cubic-inch LS engines on the dyno. One had cathedral-port heads, the other had rectangular-port heads, and the dyno shows a clear difference.
View ArticlePRI 2018: Frankenstein Engine Dynamics F-Series LS Heads
The Frankenstein F-Series LS heads were built to fill a gap in the market. We take a look at these heads and what sets them apart from the competition.
View ArticleGet Into The Groove — Contain Combustion With O-Rings Or Fire Rings
When power-adders raise combustion pressures to extreme levels, engine builders look for a little help from O-rings or fire-rings. The little metal wires can make a significant difference in...
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