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    The "Army-Navy" (AN) Fitting

    AN (Army-Navy) fittings were first developed during World War II for use in military aircraft hydraulic systems which required reliable, leak-free, high-pressure hydraulic systems to operate various components such as landing gear, flaps, and control surfaces. The traditional fittings used at the time were not able to meet the rigorous demands of these applications, so a new type of fitting was needed. As a result, the AN (Army-Navy) fitting was developed to provide a robust, standardized solution that could withstand extreme pressures and temperature conditions encountered in military aviation.
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    Idler Pulley vs. Belt Length Mods for Supercharged Engines

    Superchargers are a popular component of high-performance engines, but they require proper belt tension and alignment to function properly. When making adjustments to a supercharger system, two common options are changing the idler pulley size or changing the belt length. Both options have pros and cons that should be considered before making any modifications to the system.
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    Idling Under Tension - A Pulley Story

    Idler pulleys are an integral component of any engine, whether it be a high performance or a standard engine. They serve several important functions, including maintaining proper belt tension and alignment, reducing wear and tear on the belt, and reducing noise and vibration.
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    Seal the Deal - Automotive Gaskets

    Automotive gaskets are an essential component of any engine. They are designed to seal the various parts of the engine to prevent leakage of fluids and gases, as well as to maintain proper pressure and temperature levels. Gaskets can be found throughout the engine, including in the intercooler, supercharger, cylinder head, intake manifold, and exhaust manifold.
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    Designing a Supercharger Lid

    You can use the setup on the LS9 or LSA supercharger cars. The lid gives you options. Any LS9 intercooler brick you have will work with the lid. It doesn’t do worse than the OEM lid or any of the other aftermarket lids, so we’re happy with it and we think that you will be too.
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    Cooling Systems - Radiators, Heat Exchangers, Bricks and Fluid

    Cooling is interesting if you think about it. It’s not just for our cars. It’s how we operate as people as well. When we get hot, our body does what it does to bring the temperature down. When the engine temps get hot, our vehicles do what they do to bring our temperature down. Sounds easy right? I mean, it sounds way easy to me.