Engine Building

The complete BK Racing guide to GM Ecotec valve springs. Learn how installed height, seat and open pressure, spring rate, coil bind, camshaft lift and RPM affect valvetrain control in...

Oil pressure that drops during long corners is one of the earliest warning signs of oil starvation in a GM Ecotec engine. Learn why it happens, how oil moves away...

Oil starvation is one of the leading causes of catastrophic engine failure in high-performance GM Ecotec engines. This comprehensive guide explains how the Ecotec lubrication system works, why oil pressure...

When an Ecotec oil pickup uncovers, the oil pump begins drawing air instead of a continuous supply of oil. Learn how this causes oil pressure loss, bearing damage, and catastrophic...

Many racers believe adding more oil will eliminate oil starvation, but that's only part of the equation. Learn how oil capacity and oil control work together, why more oil doesn't...

Why build on the OEM GM Ecotec oil pan instead of starting from scratch? Learn why BK Racing chose the factory oil pan for its proven strength, OEM fitment, factory...