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[![Checking Piston-to-Valve Clearance, the Right Way!](https://blog.diamondracing.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Diamond/Tech/piston-to-valve%20clearance/008-piston-to-valve-clearance-diamond-1.jpg?width=400&name=008-piston-to-valve-clearance-diamond-1.jpg "Checking Piston-to-Valve Clearance, the Right Way!")](https://blog.diamondracing.net/checking-piston-to-valve-clearance-the-right-way)

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## [Checking Piston-to-Valve Clearance, the Right Way!](https://blog.diamondracing.net/checking-piston-to-valve-clearance-the-right-way)

*Checking piston-to-valve clearance is an essential part of any engine build. In this tech installment, we show you how to do it. *Aggressive camshafts and high-compression ratios are necessary for maximum power in an engine, but they also create a..

January 11, 2019 | By [Mike Magda](https://blog.diamondracing.net/author/mike-magda)

[![Salt Report: Speed Demon Is Still The World's Fastest LS Engine](https://blog.diamondracing.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Diamond/Features/Speed%20Demon%202018/Speed-Demon-Speed-Week-2018-00.jpg?width=400&name=Speed-Demon-Speed-Week-2018-00.jpg "Salt Report: Speed Demon Is Still The World's Fastest LS Engine")](https://blog.diamondracing.net/salt-report-speed-demon-is-still-the-worlds-fastest-ls-engine)

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## [Salt Report: Speed Demon Is Still The World's Fastest LS Engine](https://blog.diamondracing.net/salt-report-speed-demon-is-still-the-worlds-fastest-ls-engine)

*Update from the salt: Speed Demon is still the world's fastest LS engine and the team is looking to step that up even further! *

December 20, 2018 | By [Jeffrey James Patrick](https://blog.diamondracing.net/author/jeffrey-james-patrick)

[![Championship Engine Builder Chris Uratchko Talks Naturally Aspirated Horsepower!](https://blog.diamondracing.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Diamond/Features/Chris%20Uratchko/014-chris-uratchko-diamond-pistons.jpg?width=400&name=014-chris-uratchko-diamond-pistons.jpg "Championship Engine Builder Chris Uratchko Talks Naturally Aspirated Horsepower!")](https://blog.diamondracing.net/championship-engine-builder-chris-uratchko-talks-naturally-aspirated-horsepower)

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## [Championship Engine Builder Chris Uratchko Talks Naturally Aspirated Horsepower!](https://blog.diamondracing.net/championship-engine-builder-chris-uratchko-talks-naturally-aspirated-horsepower)

Chris Uratchko is a name that is synonymous with high-horsepower naturally aspirated builds. We touch base with him and learn more about his speed secrets and what it takes to compete in a field full of talent. 

December 14, 2018 | By [Jeff Huneycutt](https://blog.diamondracing.net/author/jeff-huneycutt)

[![Introducing Diamond's 2,000HP-Ready Mod2k Pistons for Ford Coyote and Modular Engines!](https://blog.diamondracing.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Diamond-Mod2k-pistons-ford.jpg?width=400&name=Diamond-Mod2k-pistons-ford.jpg "Introducing Diamond's 2,000HP-Ready Mod2k Pistons for Ford Coyote and Modular Engines!")](https://blog.diamondracing.net/introducing-diamonds-2000hp-ready-mod2k-pistons-for-ford-coyote-and-modular-engines)

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## [Introducing Diamond's 2,000HP-Ready Mod2k Pistons for Ford Coyote and Modular Engines!](https://blog.diamondracing.net/introducing-diamonds-2000hp-ready-mod2k-pistons-for-ford-coyote-and-modular-engines)

*Diamond Mod2k pistons are designed to take everything you can throw at them! Available for popular Modular and Coyote engine applications, the Diamond Mod2k is a shelf stock part designed for over 2,000hp! *

December 3, 2018 | By [Evan Perkins](https://blog.diamondracing.net/author/evan-perkins)

[![How to File-Fit and Install Piston Rings](https://blog.diamondracing.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Diamond/Tech/How%20to%20install%20rings/018-how-to-install-piston-rings-diamond.jpg?t=1475023575990&width=400&name=018-how-to-install-piston-rings-diamond.jpg "How to File-Fit and Install Piston Rings")](https://blog.diamondracing.net/how-to-gap-piston-rings)

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## [How to File-Fit and Install Piston Rings](https://blog.diamondracing.net/how-to-gap-piston-rings)

*Perhaps the most critical engine assembly step is file fitting and installing the piston rings with the correct gap. We walk you through the process step-by-step in this story. *

November 27, 2018 | By [Mike Magda](https://blog.diamondracing.net/author/mike-magda)

[![This LT-Powered Fox Body Is A 7-Second Test Bed](https://blog.diamondracing.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Diamond/Features/Adam%20Layman/04-Adam-Layman-LT-Mustang.jpg?t=1475023575990&width=400&name=04-Adam-Layman-LT-Mustang.jpg "This LT-Powered Fox Body Is A 7-Second Test Bed")](https://blog.diamondracing.net/this-lt-powered-fox-body-is-a-7-second-test-bed)

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## [This LT-Powered Fox Body Is A 7-Second Test Bed](https://blog.diamondracing.net/this-lt-powered-fox-body-is-a-7-second-test-bed)

*Adam Layman's LT-powered fox is pushing brand boundaries, big power, and has the time slips to back it all up! *

November 15, 2018 | By [Bradley Iger](https://blog.diamondracing.net/author/bradley-iger)

[![Video: Inside Moran Racing's 5,300hp, 670ci Monster Motor!](https://blog.diamondracing.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Diamond/Features/Mike%20Moran%205300hp%20engine/005-Mike-Moran-Diamond-Pistons-5300.jpg?width=400&name=005-Mike-Moran-Diamond-Pistons-5300.jpg "Video: Inside Moran Racing's 5,300hp, 670ci Monster Motor!")](https://blog.diamondracing.net/inside-moran-racings-5300hp-monster-motor)

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## [Video: Inside Moran Racing's 5,300hp, 670ci Monster Motor!](https://blog.diamondracing.net/inside-moran-racings-5300hp-monster-motor)

*Famed engine builder Mike Moran shares the inside story of his astounding custom engine churning out 5,300 horsepower*

October 18, 2018 | By [Jeff Huneycutt](https://blog.diamondracing.net/author/jeff-huneycutt)

[![Under the Hood of Tom Bailey's HOT ROD Drag Week–Winning Ride](https://blog.diamondracing.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Diamond/Features/Tom%20Bailey%20Wins%20Drag%20Week/009-Tom-Bailey-Diamond-pistons.jpg?width=400&name=009-Tom-Bailey-Diamond-pistons.jpg "Under the Hood of Tom Bailey's HOT ROD Drag Week–Winning Ride")](https://blog.diamondracing.net/under-the-hood-of-tom-baileys-hot-rod-drag-week-winning-ride)

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## [Under the Hood of Tom Bailey's HOT ROD Drag Week–Winning Ride](https://blog.diamondracing.net/under-the-hood-of-tom-baileys-hot-rod-drag-week-winning-ride)

*Diamond Pistons power Bailey’s third overall win of HOT ROD Magazine’s grueling drag race endurance race. See what's under the hood of this insane machine. *

October 10, 2018 | By [Elana Scherr](https://blog.diamondracing.net/author/elana-scherr)

[![How to Install Spirolox](https://blog.diamondracing.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Diamond/Tech/How%20to%20Install%20Locks/001-diamond-pistons-lock-install.jpg?width=400&name=001-diamond-pistons-lock-install.jpg "How to Install Spirolox")](https://blog.diamondracing.net/how-to-install-spirolox)

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## [How to Install Spirolox](https://blog.diamondracing.net/how-to-install-spirolox)

*Most engine builders have a love/hate relationship with Spirolox. However, with a few tricks, they install easily. Here's how to do it. *

September 25, 2018 | By [Mike Magda](https://blog.diamondracing.net/author/mike-magda)

[![Inside Team Carbinite's Streamliner and the Quest for a 400+mph Record](https://blog.diamondracing.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Diamond/Features/Carbonite/001-carbonite-streamliner-Diamond-Pistons.jpg?width=400&name=001-carbonite-streamliner-Diamond-Pistons.jpg "Inside Team Carbinite's Streamliner and the Quest for a 400+mph Record")](https://blog.diamondracing.net/inside-team-carbinites-streamliner-and-the-quest-for-a-400mph-record)

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## [Inside Team Carbinite's Streamliner and the Quest for a 400+mph Record](https://blog.diamondracing.net/inside-team-carbinites-streamliner-and-the-quest-for-a-400mph-record)

*The call of the salt is strong, and team Carbinite has heard it for some time now. This year, they brought their innovative streamliner to Bonneville to chase a 400mph record and beat the wind. *

September 13, 2018 | By [Jeffrey James Patrick](https://blog.diamondracing.net/author/jeffrey-james-patrick)

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