Richmond Gear-Gear Ratio and E.T. Calculators
www.richmondgear.com
Our friends at Richmond gear know that choosing the right ring and pinion can be a tough debate. And installing it can be even more intimidating. But not now, with their helpful e.t. calculators that'll tell you how fast you can go with new gears, and a R&P installation section, you'll never fear that swap again. If you need to speak to a live person, they're at: (864) 843-9231.
RMRE Tech Talk
www.rehermorrison.com
I'll let you in on a little secret. This is where yours truly, SUPER CHEVY's Tech Editor, gets tons of engine building ideas and information. Now that my confidential source has been revealed, share in the wealth of knowledge that Legendary Pro Stock Engine builder David Reher gives online. You can also buy their cool engines and stuff. They're a real friendly bunch too so call if you've got a tough question at: (817) 467-7171.
Scoggin-Dickey-GMPP Crate Engine Info
www.sdpc2000.com
We're not sure about you, but we have trouble keeping track of all the different GMPP crate engines these days. Fortunately, there's a big GM dealership in Texas that has all the pertinent info online. Just click on Crate Engines and find any spec you'll need to know. They've got some great tech tips online too. Being a dealership, they also have a phone so feel free to call at: (806) 798-4018
SmokEmUp.com-Great Formulas
www.smokemup.com
No, we were not searching for illegal paraphernalia when we found this site! While it may not be the best name for a web site, it certainly makes up for it with tons great information. Check out their Auto Math section for useful engine building tips.
Speed-O-Motive-Engine Building Tips
www.speedomotive.com
The guys at Speed-O-Motive get very technical in their engine building tips section of the web site and we love that. This site is a Techno-Weenie's wet dreams come true. If you don't surf, feel free to give them a ring at: 626-869-0270.
Speedworld-HP Estimator
www.speedworldmotorplex.com
Who would know how much horsepower it takes to go down the racetrack better than the actual racetrack? At Speedworld's site, you can go to the Horsepower Estimator and enter your best time slip's figures to see how much power your ride can muster.
Tavia-Downloadable Degree Wheel
www.tavia.com
Here's one site where you'll actually get a tangible freebie in your hands if you've got a computer and a printer! In addition to a great tools Q&A section, Tavia offers its web visitors a free, downloadable cam degree wheel. Just print it out, glue it to a round piece of cardboard and degree away! You can call them too at: (714) 892-4057. But we don't think they'll send you a free degree wheel if you do.
Tire Rack-Wheel And Tire Tech
www.tirerack.com
There's tons of good info on this site relating to tires, wheels, brakes, and suspension. It'll help you figure out what size tire/wheel package will fit your car and how to better understand all those strange numbers and letters on the side of your tires. They'd love to talk to you too at: (888) 541-1777.
World Products-Casting No. I.D. Guide
www.worldcastings.com
Ever since the split up of World Products and Dart Machinery several years ago, there's been much confusion about how to identify the iron and aluminum heads they make. Since they shared a common name in the past, the heads are easily confused. This site will help sort things out and has lots of cool tech info too. You can also get all the info you need by calling them at: (631) 737-0372.