Many drivers use ice in their liquid cooled transmission coolers. The idea makes sense—ice absorbs heat as it melts, so it should help keep temps down. And it does work. But it doesn’t work the way people think it does. The first thing to keep in mind is the cooler only holds so much. You’reContinue reading “Demo Derby Transmission Cooler Ice: Does It Work?”
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Unconventional repair of an old floor jack.
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Theories and reasonings for blending pump gas and e85 specifically for demo derby.
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Self reflection for the derby soul.
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Know what to look for when selecting your next brake pedal set up.
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No, don’t talk about EVACS!
Dive deep into the controversial header evac debate
Icebox Transmission Cooler Calcs
The old reliable “icebox” transmission cooler deserves a second look.
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