Monthly Archives: January 2011

Posted on January 26, 2011 by TobyJ

Brake Upgrades…What works, and what doesn’t. Part 2, fluids

In part 1 of this series, we looked at brake rotors, and what upgrades and features are available in the aftermarket.  More importantly, we learned that some upgrades are better than others, and that it is important to consider upgrading … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on January 19, 2011 by TobyJ

Brake Upgrades…What works, and what doesn’t? Part 1, rotors.

What is the first question nearly anyone with a hot car is asked?  In my experience it almost always concerns power or speed.  Rarely, if ever, does someone ask how well it stops.  But not only are brakes important for … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on January 11, 2011 by TobyJ

FTC confirms Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act…using aftermarket parts, or non-dealer service DOES NOT void your warranty.

This topic comes up quite a bit in automotive circles.  Some enthusiasts have been lead to believe that anything from bolting on a cat back exhaust system to using something other than Mobil 1 in their new Corvette will ‘void’ … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on January 4, 2011 by TobyJ

Cam Design, Cam Selection, and the Blackdog Difference, Part 2.

In the last article, we touched on the relationship between cam specs, particularly duration, lift and lobe separation angle, and how they relate to performance.  In this installment, we’ll look specifically at Blackdog LS motor cams, and what makes them … Read the rest of this entry →

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