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Horton Fan – What to look for

The Horton fan clutch has an important function in a truck’s operation, yet it is one of the most overlooked and least maintained components. In this feature, we’ll explain how the Horton fan clutch works, what maintenance it requires and importantly what to keep an eye on A Horton fan clutch’s prime function is to […]

Turbo Kit Or Supercharger: Which is better?

Supercharger vs Turbo. The ultimate question in forced induction. People are often confused it’s better to go supercharged or better to go with a custom turbo kit or an off the shelf turbo kit. Both are different in terms of how they work, performance and cost. Essentially, a turbo sits off of your exhaust manifold, […]

Types of Turbo Kits: Advantages and Disadvantages

Single-Turbo Kit Single turbochargers alone have limitless variability. Differing the compressor wheel size and turbine will lead to completely different torque characteristics. Large turbo kits will bring on high top-end power, but smaller turbos will provide better low-end grunt as they spool faster. There are also ball bearing and journal bearing single turbo kits. Ball […]

Garret Turbo: The Garrett Ball Bearing Turbo

Garrett is a trusted world-class Honeywell brand that manufactures superior-quality turbocharging systems and components. This brand remains ahead of the curve by employing engineering teams all over the world. Garrett engineers are dedicated to developing and building the most up-to-date technology in the aftermarket performance parts industry. As one of the few turbocharging manufacturers in […]

Donaldson Filters: The Longest Running Filters

The coal industry is famous for being hard on vehicles and hardware. In West Virginia, where all the four seasons are brutal and unforgiving, support teams on coal job sites confront a variety of earth, dirt, and grime that only some machines can withstand. To keep their gears up and running, these support groups require […]

Donaldson Blue: The Star of many Stories

As we all know, the mining industry in one of the most brutal industry when it comes to machinery. It spares no one as it is full of dirt and dust all around along with polluted air. This makes the job of even the best air filters tough. However, the stars of many stories are […]

Horton Fan Clutch – Troubleshooting

While numerous truckers will watch out for their engine coolants, the state of their Horton fan clutches is frequently ignored until a problem arises. But a working Horton fan clutch can control cooling system temperatures precisely and will guarantee that your fan is just drawn in when it’s required – activating the fan with a […]

Horton Fan Clutch: Function and Maintenance

The Horton fan clutch has a critical role in a truck, yet it is the most ignored and least looked after parts. In this element, we’ll clarify how the Horton fan clutch functions, what upkeep it requires and essentially what to watch out for. A Horton fan clutch’s prime function is to engage and disengage […]

Turbo Kit Basics

If you want to improve your car’s performance, you should consider a turbo kit. A turbocharger is basically an exhaust driven air compressor. Its because your engine is fundamentally an air pump. The power output is directly relates to the amount of air that feds into the cylinders. A normal engine is fed by atmospheric […]