9th Sep 2015
One of the hottest moving radiators on the market for both Dirt Late Models and Modifieds is AFCO’s new lightweight radiators that use 1.5” thick cores. These feature a thinner one row core over the…
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25th Aug 2015
In this tech video, we demonstrate changing valve springs on a GM604 Crate Engine using LSM Racing Products SC-800 Valve Spring Changer.The LSM SC-800 Valve Spring Changer is available in our online s…
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5th Aug 2015
There are two ways to determine the year your 604 was manufactured. The first way is to look at the numbers on the front of the block. These numbers are located on the Passenger side front, on a squar…
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28th May 2015
There's no magic number of races run before a rebuild is needed. There's no sense in wasting money on doing it too soon, but you don't want to wait too long and risk a failure either. To find the ri…
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21st May 2015
This tech tip was provided to us by Steve Hendren at Hendren Racing Engines:"Did your new 602 or 604 engine come with the balancer shown in the photograph? Have you changed your old style balancer out…
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20th Jan 2015
In this Tech Tip, we show the proper way to adjust valves on a GM604. The tool used is called a Valve Lash Adjusting Tool by LSM Racing Products and can be found in our online store here: Valve Lash A…
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9th Jan 2015
With the Super Bowl coming up this weekend, we couldn't think of a better time to talk about the Super Bowls from Willy's Carbs and Dyno. This innovative technology transforms the fuel system in your…
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3rd Dec 2014
With winter and cold temperatures arriving, we decided to reach out to our experts to get advice on best practices for protecting your racing equipment so that it is ready when the season starts again…
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20th Nov 2014
Q: What is the safe water temperature range for a 604?A: Ideally you want to see water temps between 180-210 degrees. But it's not uncommon to see temps between 220-230 degrees during certain times of…
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12th Nov 2014
Jones Racing Products, Inc. has released a new lightweight serpentine water pump drive which is designed to optimize cooling and efficiency. They have a variety of ratios available to accommodate all…
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19th Sep 2014
Ask the racer parked next to you and he may tell you 9 to 12 races. Ask an engine builder and he may tell you 2 to 3 races. With variations like that, it can be difficult to find the best solution f…
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28th Aug 2014
True or False: The purpose of a pre-filters is to act as a dust screen.Answer: False. Pre-filters are designed to keep large debris, such as mud clots out of your air filter. The openings on a pre-fil…
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