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| Subject | Date Asked |
| vacuum pump | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I got one for you!..I am building a Kenworth pickup and it has a big diesel and an air compressor ... A: Here's a question I don't get every day. Seeing few diesels in racing (we should though if you ... | |
| limited engine performance | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I am wanting to have a good opinion from you about what is possibly ´limiting´ my car´s acceleration ... A: I am a "professor of life mistakes", learned most of my knowledge from heart ache and break downs. ... | |
| limited engine performance | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I am wanting to have a good opinion from you about what is possibly ´limiting´ my car´s acceleration ... A: Describing it cutting out as "if it's being limited" I assume means as if it just flat at 4 grand, ... | |
| integra type r piston | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: i installed in new valvetrain and usdm itr piston in my 00 acura integra gsr. with the higher ... A: Yeh I know how it goes. Gotta buy some milk once in a while instead of cookies. Try using the ... | |
| integra type r piston | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: i installed in new valvetrain and usdm itr piston in my 00 acura integra gsr. with the higher ... A: tuning, proper octane of fuel, and getting the computer to recognize the changes are probably ... | |
| .. | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: i just came back from playing a great racing game of Need For Speed. i thank you from the bottom of ... A: You're very wise to not break rules to go out late at night, as much as you love the sport. You ... | |
| help me out! | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: im only 12 years, but im a racing fan like you have nver seen before. what freaks most people out is ... A: Well Raabiah, it's rare I hear from folks like you regardless of age or gender have the heart of a ... | |
| mini stock problems | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 83 chevy cavilar 2.0. the motor was rebuilt. it is now 30 over. i have a situation when ... A: Kind of a tough question, when you mentioned your plugs I'm going to assume that you looked at them ... | |
| mini stock | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm thinking of racing mini stock and i wondering how an s-10 would do? What r the best vehicles for ... A: I've raced against several S-10s and they are a worthy opponent! The engines are tough, there's a ... | |
| Handeling | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I race a Grand American Modified on a paved high bank quarter mile oval, The car handled great and ... A: that's a pretty huge question. Let's start off with the baseline and then email me and we'll ... | |
| solid mounts | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: would i gain anything if i made all of the engine and transmission mounts solid like they do in a ... A: Absolutely!! Replacing any mount or bushing with a solid or improved material reduces unwanted ... | |
| Engine Modifications | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: Good day to you Mr. Peterson. My question is, does a stock engine which undergone basic ... A: In the strictest sense, it may not add horsepower, but rather frees up, and minimizes the loss of ... | |
| FWD 6cyl handling on 1/2 mile flat asphalt oval | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I race a 97 bonneville on a flat asphalt oval. I am trying to get some handling advice. The car ... A: Tow should be straight up on all 4 to start with. On a front drive, under power the wheel tend to ... | |
| setup on probe | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 95 probe. I race dirt track and my home track is a 1/3 mile with high bank curves that are ... A: Honestly, you're probably better at surfing for what you need than this old man. It took me a month ... | |
| setup on probe | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 95 probe. I race dirt track and my home track is a 1/3 mile with high bank curves that are ... A: Late model engines are hard to modify, being dependent on computer control limits you to do only ... | |
| setup on probe | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 95 probe. I race dirt track and my home track is a 1/3 mile with high bank curves that are ... A: Before I get into answering your question, there's one thing I want to stress, perhaps the most ... | |
| 05 Passat 2.8L FWD | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I am replacing my 2 catalytic converters with 2 high flow cats (magnaflow) I am wondering will this ... A: Yes, the magnaflows will help overall performance, these engines were choked off in the exhaust ... | |
| setup on probe | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 95 probe. I race dirt track and my home track is a 1/3 mile with high bank curves that are ... A: Camber is an absolute benefit, imagine what your tires look like in the corners, and anything ... | |
| FWD 6cyl handling on 1/2 mile flat asphalt oval | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I race a 97 bonneville on a flat asphalt oval. I am trying to get some handling advice. The car ... A: this is probably the most asked question in the books so don't feel alone. When the front loses ... | |
| Using a ´self prepared´ gasoline additive concentration | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering what you could recommend and/or add to about a claim of what can be done with ´at ... A: I've heard of everything from home brews to mothballs, many people claiming success. My concern is, ... | |
| 4 cylinder racing | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I work on a 4 cylinder race car for my uncle. He drives a 92 Cavalier with a 2.2 with about 200,000 ... A: the answer is easy, but may cost some bucks. There's mods you can make to your present engine, but ... | |
| golf cart | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: sorry to bother for that kind of question but all man we are like small boys and i would like to ... A: You can purchase nitro methane in premix formulas, but it's expensive, like 50.00 for 2 qts, you'd ... | |
| Automotive Career | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I'm 18 years old, finished high school not long ago, starting college, planing to go in to the ... A: You impress me as an ambitious, hard working person who really wants to to do something with their ... | |
| Which carb? | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: Hey Mike, I have a question. Which carb would you bolt on to a 1986 Chevy C10 shortbed 350 short, ... A: Personally I'd opt for the edlebrock, which is a take off of the old carter AFB. A holley is ... | |
| Upgrading my 2003 RSX Type-S | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: Where can I get useful information on how to modify my car (2003 RSX Type-S) or even acura motors in ... A: I'm sorry it took so long to follow up, I'm new to allexperts, and learning the ropes. Yes, ... | |
| Upgrading my 2003 RSX Type-S | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: Where can I get useful information on how to modify my car (2003 RSX Type-S) or even acura motors in ... A: I wish I could help but I don't think a person can do much. It's designed around being a strictly ... | |
| suspension setup 2001 acr neon | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: we are setting up a 2001 acr neon with d2 coilover struts and want to ensure we have proper ride ... A: You're right on track, pardon the pun, on what mods will help you. You should be able to find ... | |
| setting up a front wheel car on the dirt | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1993 Honda prelude. I have my daughter driving the car we race on dirt. My question is how ... A: This is an excellent car for racing, they're fast, agile and just hard to beat. Some clubs ... | |
| ride height(spring rate 2) | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: a small question, should i keep my ride height level on all four corners (oval racing in england) or ... A: You are right on the money my friend. If however you can get away with it with your rules; lower ... | |
| springrates (2) | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: A massive help and a real eye opener. If i understand correct the balance of the car is the ... A: You got it! You're a fast learner. A person wants to go for a heavier spring on the side that does ... | |
| spring rates | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I race a sierra lightening rod on a 1/4 mile short oval in england (we go the other way round) i am ... A: yes there is and it's actually quite simple. You'll need a set of 4 scales to measure the weight on ... | |
| cams | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE A 1986 DODGE CHARGER I RACE ON 1/4 PAVED OVAL. THE ENGINE IS A 2.2 WITH A 445 HEAD SHAVED 160 ... A: Chrysler corporation, more specifically the Mopar performance subdivision put a lot of time and ... | |
| holley 350 | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: race a basically stock ford 2.3l engine, stock cam, head etc with 135hp. changing from rochestor to ... A: 1. What is my car being set up for? Drag or circle track racing, mild, moderate or extreme street ... | |
| holley 350 | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: race a basically stock ford 2.3l engine, stock cam, head etc with 135hp. changing from rochestor to ... A: Start with a fresh rebuild. I usually strongly recommend a person who's starting out with the ... | |
| shadow hANDLING | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: just would some tips to make my race car go fast 2.2l 5spd shadow help would be appreciated thanks ... A: If you go to ALLPAR, a website dedicated to mopars. there's a sub category for 4 cyls, you'll ... | |
| Hoses and electrical | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: Is there a hose that connects to the manifold? Are missing hoses the reason why I have white smoke ... A: There can be a terrifying number of hoses that could connect to the intake, and yes without it can ... | |
| 351 Engine Modifications | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: Well, I just ordered a lightweight frame for a simple circuit racer. The engine I hope to put on it ... A: Conversion to carb and standard ignition is relatively easy, however aside from the lower end, most ... | |
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