Block Burn

July 15th, 2025
Deep-Clean Engine Block Restoration at Fastime Performance: Burn It. Blast It. Shake It. Build It.When it comes to rebuilding or restoring an engine, cleanliness isn’t optional — it’s critical. At Fastime Performance, we’ve perfected a 3-step engine block cleaning process that removes years of grime, corrosion, and buildup to deliver bare, precision-clean metal ready for inspection, machining, and high-performance assembly.Here’s how we do it.Step 1: Burn-Off Cleani...

Crankshaft and Stroke

May 1st, 2025
The crankshaft is a pivotal component in an internal combustion engine, converting the linear motion of pistons into the rotational force that propels a vehicle. Its design intricacies, particularly the stroke length—the distance a piston travels within the cylinder—play a significant role in determining engine performance characteristics.Understanding Stroke LengthStroke length directly influences an engine's displacement, which is the total volume swept by all the pistons duri...

Camshaft Types

January 27th, 2025
The camshaft is a pivotal component in internal combustion engines, orchestrating the precise timing of intake and exhaust valve operations.  Its design and configuration significantly influence engine performance, efficiency, and characteristics.  Various types of camshafts have been developed to meet diverse engine requirements.  Below is an overview of the primary camshaft types:1. Flat-Tappet CamshaftsFlat-tappet camshafts are among the earliest designs used in internal combus...