Technical Information pages, calculators, places to find technical books and videos.
Some of these may be duplicates as much of the code is freely available although it may be copyrighted. We can not be held accountable for accuracy.
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Steve Smith Publications - The most reommended books & videos on everything racing

Bowling & Gripp engine calculator - Calculator to design your own engine
Bowling & Gripp Ignition circuit simulator - This program simulates a conventional automotive ignition circuit
Bowling & Gripp Aerodynamic and Rolling Horsepower Calculations  -
Bowling & Gripp Compression Ratio Calculator
Bowling & Gripp Miles-Per-Gallon Estimation Calculations
Bowling & Gripp Speedometer Gear Calibration
Bowling & Gripp RPM & MPH Correlation
Bowling & Gripp Best Differential Gear
Bowling & Gripp Best Header
Bowling & Gripp Battery Cold-Cranking Amp Estimation
Bowling & Gripp Battery Cold-Cranking Amp Temperature Adjustment
Bowling & Gripp Compression Ratio Influence - Compression Ratio HP Change Calculation
Bowling & Gripp Engine Displacement Calculation
Bowling & Gripp Driveshaft Velocity Calculation
Bowling & Gripp Roadway Vehicle Dynamometer - Interactive Highway Dyno Calculator
Bowling & Gripp ET and MPH Environmental Correction
Bowling & Gripp Cylinder Head Flow Correction - Interactive Engine HP/RPM Computation
Bowling & Gripp Holley Carburetor Jet Program
Bowling & Gripp Intake Runner Harmonic Pulse Prediction - Optimum Intake Runner Length Prediction
Bowling & Gripp Fuel Injector Sizing Program
Bowling & Gripp Rough Engine Horsepower Estimation Program
Bowling & Gripp RPM Range Program - determines engine RPMs at interval MPH, Tire diameter, final gear ratio, etc.
Bowling & Gripp Optimum Shifter Program

Documents on racing, engines, chassis setup, etc.

Glossary of Race Terms - Find out what it all means!
NASCAR Flags - Tells you what each flag stands for
Winston Cup Points System - Explains how the championship is won and lost

Spark Plug Failure 1
Automotive Racing Products (ARP) Glossary Of Terms - Deifnitions related to fasteners and their use
ARP Proper Fastener Retention - Excellent text on torque and clamping forces
ARP Rod Bolt Stretch & Torque Specs - Listed by (car) make and size
ARP Fastener Torque Recommendations
ARP Material Specifications
Chevy Talk Tech - Part of Chevy Talk online forums. Many articles from engines to body to suspension.
Al's Garage Engine Dimensions list - Heigh, Width, weight.
Al's Garage Transmission Dimensions - Heigh, Width, weight.
Al's Garage Bolt patterns - Which wheels fit which vehicle
FelPro Sealing Tips - How to prevent Head Gasket Failure
FelPro Gasket & Sealing Top Tips - Excellent answers to many common problems
FelPro Head Gasket tips - Tips on torquing head & head bolts
Fel Pro Head Gasket Heat failures - Tips on overheadting problems
FelPro Head Gasket Tutorial - Excellent tutorial on head gaskets and installation. Not just brand specific!
FelPro Manifold Gasket Tutorial - Excellent tutorial on manifold gasket and installation. Not just brand specific!
FelPro Valve Cover & Oil Pan Tutorial - tutorial on valve cover & oil pan gaskets & installation. Not just brand specific!
FelPro Valve Stem Seal Tutorial - Excellent tutorial on valve stem seals and installation. Not just brand specific!
FelPro Rear Main Bearing Seal Tutorial - Excellent tutorial on rear main bearing seals and installation. Not just brand specific!

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