GM Tech Tip: Rear Independent Suspension for AWD Vehicles Out of Alignment
Drivers of some General Motors vehicles with independent rear suspensions and All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) may complain of excessive rear tire wear, clunking noises and possible instability. Technicians may also notice excessive negative camber of more than 3.5 degrees and toe-out conditions that cannot be corrected with normal adjustments.
Tech Feature: Cooler ‘Heads’ Prevail – Pouring Over GM’s LT1 Engine and Reverse-Flow Technology
The LT1 engine was used in a variety of General Motors models, including 1992-’96 Corvette (Y-body), 1993-’97 Camaro and Firebird (F-body), and 1994-’96 Chevy Caprice and Impala (B-body), Buick Roadmaster and Cadillac Fleetwood (D-body).
Tech Feature: 2010 Camaro Has Power To Spare
Recently, I had an opportunity to drive both the 3.6L DOHC V6 and the 6.2L V8 versions at a press event held at Road America race track in Elkhart Lake, WI. The first Camaro I drove on the track felt really strong and I assumed it was the V8. So, I was rather surprised when I opened the hood and found a V6 sitting under the plastic trim cover.
Raybestos Brand Continues to Dominate New Number Production
Continually dedicated to providing the aftermarket’s most comprehensive offering of brake and chassis replacement products, Affinia’s Global Brake & Chassis Group has introduced 570 new Raybestos part numbers in the first five months of 2009. Of these new part numbers, 292 apply to popular import applications demonstrating, yet again, that the Raybestos brand is unmatched when it comes to FNP coverage.
Federal-Mogul Continues Aggressive Expansion of MOOG Chassis Parts Line
Federal-Mogul Corporation has continued to aggressively expand its line of MOOG replacement steering and suspension components, with 700 new MOOG part numbers introduced over the past 12 months and 180 new parts rolled out in 2009.
10th Annual MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown Ends in Dramatic Fashion
Dennis Borem and Darrell Hoffman from Pro Motor Engines made history recently, capturing their record third straight MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown in the closest finish in the 10-year history of the competition.
Tech Tip: Installing Shaft Mount Rocker Arm Systems on SBC Gen III Engines
This information is from Comp Performance Group and is intended to cover the shaft-mounted rocker systems for Small Block and GEN III Chevrolet engines only. For information specific to other shaft rocker systems you should refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Hendrick Motorsports Crew Chief Lance McGrew Wins NASCAR MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ Award at Darlington
Part-time NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Brad Keselowski and crew chief Lance McGrew teamed up for an impressive top-10 finish in Saturday’s Southern 500 at Darlington (SC) Speedway. The surprising finish for the Hendrick Motorsports-owned #25 Chevrolet helped McGrew capture his first MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” Award.
Second Generation Repairs: Servicing the GM 3800 Series II Engine
The GM 3800 Series II engine, introduced in 1995, is quite a different engine from its predecessor, the Series I engine. While the stroke for the 3.8L engine remained at 3.4″ (86 mm), and the bore remained at 3.8″ (97 mm), the engine architecture changed dramatically.
The 10th Annual MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown Revs Up During NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Week
The 10th Annual MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown hosted by NASCAR FOX/Speed television analysts Jeff Hammond and Larry McReynolds will be held in Charlotte, NC, on Wednesday, May 13 at 5:30 p.m.