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Tag Archives: engine
Engine Tech: Spark Plugs and Ignition Systems (Copper, Iridium, Platinum, etc.)
Since the advent of the “OTTO CYCLE” . 4 Stroke internal combustion engines has relied on the Spark Plug to initiate the process of Igniting the air/fuel mixture. A lot has been improve on the engines, from overhead cams to (More…)
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Tagged Ben Alameda, DIY, engine, How To, race, Tech
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Engine Tech: Header Types and Applications
SHORTY HEADER: This type replaces the stock exhaust manifolds in some production automobiles. Usually “Smog Legal”. Two types are available a shorty and equal length, the equal length type has a little better mid-range torque and is the same in (More…)
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Tagged Ben Alameda, engine, How To, race, Tech
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Engine Tech: Aluminum or Cast Iron Block? Which Makes More Power?
This has been debated through the years and I am sure not everyone will agree. So my purpose here is to show the difference and you decide… Aluminum Blocks were the rage in the Early days of racing when the (More…)
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Calvin Marwood’s R34 Nissan Skyline by TitanWorks
Photos by Calvin Marwood This is Calvin Marwood’s R34 Nissan Skyline. And boy is this no ordinary R34 Skyline… It’s one that has been tuned and modified by none other than TitanWorks Motorsports! You know what that means? It’s as (More…)
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Tagged Custom, engine, nissan, Philippines, Pictures, skyline
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Pinoy Drag Racing Milestone: 9 sec Pass on Radial Street Tires!!! Engine prepped by Ben Alameda Racing
Anthony Smith of Los Angeles CA. Runs PSCA events utilizing DOT Radial Tires, not Slicks! Trying to be the first to run 9 seconds with “Real Street Tires”, he has consistently been running in the low 10′s. His Mustang weighs (More…)
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Tagged Ben Alameda, engine, Ford, Mustang, race
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Engine Tech: Compression Ratios and Cam Specifications
1) AVOID USING A RACE TYPE CAM WITH STOCK COMPRESSION. The resultant loss in cylinder cranking pressure will result in decrease engine response and sluggish acceleration.(ex. stock cranking pressure-160psi. after cam installed, cranking pressure is now 135psi. pressure drop because (More…)
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Tagged DIY, engine, How To, race, Tech
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Engine Tech: How To Build Horsepower with a STOCK ENGINE
Before we even get to this project, let me stress the point that in order for us to be successful, our project engine should be in excellent or good running condition. Like the old saying; “You Cannot Teach A tired (More…)
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Tagged Ben Alameda, Custom, DIY, engine, How To, race
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Engine Tech: CARBURETORS
Before we proceed lets make one thing clear so as not to confuse ourselves. CARBS DONT SUCK FUEL!,VACUUM PULLS THE FUEL!,or the famous of all! ‘THIS THING SUCKS A LOT OF AIR’!!! To keep us in line and to be (More…)
Overhead Cam 101: 4 VALVES vs. 2 VALVES
4 valve head have tumble flow but no swirl. Effectively making the heads less responsive at low to mid rpm. But has Excellent top-end potential. 2 valve has swirl & tumble flow combined and has the capability of combustion induced (More…)
Who is AUTO GURO Ben Alameda?
CustomPinoyRides.com welcomes AUTO GURO and Engine Specialist Ben Alameda of Ben Alameda Racing and Philippine-American Racing-Association. Ben Alameda builds custom race engines to fit just about every application. He works about any idea and build an engine to fit one’s (More…)
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Tagged Ask The AUTO GURO, DIY, engine, How To, Who are the AUTO GUROs
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