Engine Building

Learn how to read GM Ecotec valve spring specifications, including installed height, seat pressure, open pressure, spring rate, coil bind, mechanical travel and the critical difference between mechanical lift and...

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...

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...

Are premium racing oil pans worth the extra cost? Learn what you're actually paying for, why BK Racing chose to build on the proven OEM GM Ecotec oil pan, and...

Does a deeper oil pan really prevent oil starvation? Learn why baffled oil pans provide superior oil control by maintaining oil around the pickup during high-G cornering, braking, and acceleration,...