Engine Building

Learn how to install BK Racing Inner Balance Shaft Delete Sleeves with this step-by-step guide. We’ll cover preparation, freezing the sleeves, proper installation techniques, and common mistakes to avoid during...

Learn how to perform a complete Ecotec balance shaft removal, why maintaining the factory oiling system is critical, and how the BK Racing Inner and Outer Balance Shaft Delete Sleeve...

Learn how to delete the balance shafts in 2.0L, 2.2L, and 2.4L GM Ecotec engines. This guide explains engine compatibility, delete methods, required parts, and the differences between balance shaft...

Can you delete the balance shafts on a street-driven GM Ecotec? Learn the pros and cons, how a balance shaft delete affects vibration, reliability, and drivability, and whether it's the...

Learn why torque plate honing is one of the most important machining procedures for GM Ecotec engines. Discover how it improves cylinder geometry, piston ring seal, compression, and long-term reliability...

Just because your Ecotec can turn 8,000 RPM doesn’t mean it’s making power there. Valve float, valve bounce, weak valve springs, and hydraulic lash adjuster instability can quietly rob horsepower...