For mild street engines, stock valve springs are more than adequate. But if you've screwed in a big bumpstick for strip-banging or banzai runnin', then pay attention. Our plan was simple: Install a ...

If you could single out one particular part of an engine that is most misunderstood, you would likely mention the camshaft. The numbers associated with camshaft design have baffled many a car guy for ...

Obviously, these valve-control-related issues, associated with insufficient valvespring pressure, are the reason why camshaft manufacturers offer valvespring upgrades. The obvious answer might seem to ...

When designing helical or compression springs, you’ll confront several challenges and trade-offs, especially when it comes to getting the best possible performance from the wire. You will want to use ...