Early on, drag racers learn shaving that weight will make your car or truck accelerate, turn and even stop quicker. Basic science tells us that it’s easier to move a […]
As enthusiasts, we prefer our hot rods and trucks to be heard—for race vehicles, show cars, and streetrods, the rumble of the exhaust is part of the driving thrill! However, […]
After you’ve been twisting wrenches for more years than you care to count, finding tools that can make your life easier is very appreciated. One of those tools is the […]
What can you tell me about the factory small block Chevy iron cylinder heads with the 492 casting number? I have a set of iron heads with screw-in studs, pushrod […]
How to you add power to a turbo motor? The obvious answer is simply to increase the boost pressure, but there are actually many ways to add power. One way […]
Aftermarket ignition boxes are a popular high-performance upgrade. One issue that comes up is mounting. Many are mounted on the firewall. On some cars, mounting one directly above the heater […]
I am building a 355ci small block Chevy and considering which piston to use. I’m leaning toward a set of stock replacement cast pistons with four valve reliefs. What I […]
A few weeks ago, I wrote a Jeep Wrangler YJ Buyer’s Guide that details what you need to know before shopping for this often-overlooked Wrangler generation. Truth is, that article […]
When Chevrolet introduced the Gen III LS1 engine in the late 1990s, it couldn’t have envisioned how popular it and its successors, including the Gen IV and Gen V engines, […]
Spend enough time under the hoods of cars and trucks, and you’ll eventually run into a broken bolt or stud. Exhaust flange or manifold fasteners are the usual culprits, but […]